We’ve written previously about the role of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in regulating wireless medical devices, chiefly in determining the operating frequency and certain technical rules that ensure...more
As the NFL and other sports leagues contemplate how to resume operations in the face of the COVID-19 crisis, the availability of data has taken heightened importance as teams conduct activities such as free agency. The...more
4/6/2020
/ 5G Network ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Augmented Reality ,
Best Practices ,
Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Football ,
Internet of Things ,
NFL ,
Spectator Sports ,
Sports ,
Virtual Reality ,
Wireless Devices ,
Wireless Industry ,
Wireless Technology
Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has been growing as more and more models and are coming to market, some from new automakers. One barrier to widespread adoption of EVs is the amount of charging time that is required,...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates wireless medical devices in conjunction with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with the FCC’s role related to certain technical concerns such as the successful...more
12/11/2019
/ Comment Period ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
FCC ,
Health and Safety ,
Medical Devices ,
New Rules ,
Proposed Rules ,
Public Comment ,
Radiofrequency (RF) ,
Wireless Devices ,
Wireless Technology
Whether thinking about managing oil and gas, water or other infrastructure facilities, or considering industrial efficiency, robotics and automation, you may be pondering how the Internet of Things (IoT) can be used to...more
9/19/2019
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Energy Sector ,
FCC ,
Grid Energy Storage ,
Internet of Things ,
Machine Learning ,
Oil & Gas ,
Popular ,
Technology
Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) accepted comments on the future of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“UAS”), those aircraft under 55 pounds that we commonly refer to as “drones.” The FAA has authorized...more
5/8/2019
/ Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) ,
Airspace ,
Commercial Use ,
Drones ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
National Security ,
NPRM ,
Spectator Sports ,
Sports ,
Statutory Requirements ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Do you manufacture, import, or market personal hygiene and wellness devices sold in drugstores? If so, you may be focused on U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliance, but may not have considered the requirements of...more
2/28/2019
/ Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Importers ,
Labeling ,
Manufacturers ,
Marketing ,
Noncompliance ,
Radiofrequency (RF) ,
Retailers ,
Wireless Devices ,
Wireless Technology
Emerging medical imaging technologies being developed for the terahertz spectrum may face regulatory hurdles from an unexpected Federal agency: the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). While the Food and Drug...more
Manufacturers of wireless devices used for Internet of Things (IoT) applications should take heed of new Trump Administration proposals aimed at reducing the cybersecurity threats from botnets and other automated and...more
6/26/2018
/ Automation Systems ,
Bots ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Internet of Things ,
Manufacturers ,
NIST ,
NTIA ,
Popular ,
Smart Devices ,
Software Developers ,
Trump Administration ,
Wireless Devices
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on a proposal by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) to adopt service rules for the use of 5030-5091 MHz by small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)....more
5/8/2018
/ Aerospace ,
Aircraft ,
FCC ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Licenses ,
Manufacturers ,
Operators ,
Proposed Rules ,
Public Comment ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed adding an innovative regulatory regime to Part 25 of its rules to enable deployment of small satellite systems. The proposal is aimed at NGSO-like small satellite systems...more
Under the FAA’s rules governing the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, commonly known as “drones”) for non-recreational purposes, operations within a few miles of an airport (referred to as “controlled airspace”)...more
3/27/2018
/ Air Traffic Control Systems ,
Airports ,
Airspace ,
Aviation Industry ,
Commercial Use ,
Drones ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Technology Sector ,
Transportation Industry ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems