For Wireless USB, the Future Starts Now
Neal Leavitt · Computer · 2007
Universal serial bus technology has made it easier to connect peripherals to PCs than prior methods, such as serial and parallel ports. USB lets users attach peripherals and other devices - such as digital cameras, game controllers, hard drives, printers, and scanners - without having to install individual drivers or use expansion cards, all without rebooting the computer. However, USB requires connections via cables, which can become a jumble when many devices are involved. And the cables limit the distance over which users can connect devices. To address this issue, a number or companies, are beginning to release products based on wireless USB.