FCC OKs Google Waiver for Project Soli Sensor Technology
The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology approved a waiver for Google's Project Soli 3D sensor technology to enable touchless control of device functions. The company sought leeway to operate at higher power levels consistent with what's allowed in Europe,…
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and OET sought comment last spring (see 1803120031). “Soli sensors, when operating under the waiver conditions … pose minimal potential of causing harmful interference to other spectrum users and uses of the 57-64 GHz frequency band, including for the earth exploration satellite service (EESS) and the radio astronomy service (RAS),” said Monday's order. “Grant of the waiver will serve the public interest by providing for innovative device control features using touchless hand gesture technology.”