Near field communication devices and the emerging field of Internet of things require efficient short range communication techniques. Classical telecommunication theory however has so far focused on radiating electromagnetic signals which is more suited to terrestrial communication systems. Over the last decade however considerable research and applications of inductive methods have emerged as innovative approaches for secure short range communications by changing the paradigm of an established model of electromagnetic communications. We have witnessed the emergence of embedded inductive medical devices, magneto-inductive waveguides, inductive pots and cooking devices, magneto-inductive sensors, wireless power transfer, inductive hearing aids and the emerging inductive point-to-point communication specifically termed near-field communication (NFC) as used in mobile phones and payment cards to name a few. While there exist a large set of distributed methods and algorithms detailing the design and performances of such applications, a significant gap is observed as a lack of detailed collection of the methods in one place which could be easily understood and used quickly by someone seeking to apply the methods.In this book this missing gap is filled with the required details and the theory of near field communication systems including both the radiating and reactive (energy coupling) near-field systems in addition to the well known far field radiation techniques. The book details the fundamental expressions and design methods which facilitate the creation of near field devices and equipment including embedded biomedical implants. The book contains recent advances in inductive communications, performance, limitations and a collection of applications. It also lays a strong foundation for the application of inductive methods for creating Internet of Things systems.

Greg MacDougall is an engaged, experienced leader with a keen passion and understanding in customer value focused, people-centric, lean transformations. While a senior leader at Cogent Power, Greg was Certified in 2004 by the Cardiff University, Lean Enterprise Research Centre consulting team of SA Partners LLC, as a Lean Program Coach and is credited as a driving force behind one of Canada’s most recognized and successful lean conversions at Cogent Power Inc., case study subject of the Shingo Prize awarded, CRC-Productivity Press publication: Staying Lean, Thriving Not Just Surviving, as contributed to by Mr. MacDougall. Greg is highly skilled and knowledgeable in quality management, safety and lean thinking having directed numerous global project undertakings while serving in his capacity at Cogent Power, as well as, Corporate Director, Quality Management, ABC NACO, Chicago, IL, and Quality Systems Manager, Dofasco Steel (Arcelor Mittal), Hamilton, ON. Greg MacDougall is an engaged, experienced

With Cogent Power sought after as an international lean benchmark by many business sectors, Mr. MacDougal worked directly with business leaders covering a range of topics including: strategic processes; leadership and leader standard work; voice of the customer; lean safety; lean maturity diagnostics; tools and techniques of lean; problem solving; cultural transformation; horizontal integration; and Training Within Industries (TWI) job instruction processes to name a few.

As a Certified Training Within Industries Job Instruction Trainer, Greg is highly qualified to provide expert assistance having directly overseen the effective implementation of Cogent Power’s TWI standard work platform, inclusive of its custom fit management tools and behavior change focus. He is also credited as a pioneer of shop floor leadership development through the introduction of a breakthrough Lean Apprentice Coach strategy which engages, instructs, coaches and mentors small groups of employees in several disciplines, whilst developing their abilities in peer to peer coaching. The win win effect of these individuals can be directly measured as tipping point contributors to the overall transformation process and in their eventual transition as future workplace leaders.

Mr. MacDougall is a graduate of Mohawk College (Quality Management) and McMaster University (Metallurgy); past Instructor at Mohawk College; Senior ASQ Member; Advisory Committee Member for Health and Safety Ontario (WSPS); Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME) conference volunteer serving as Special Interest Session Program Chair for Toronto in 2013; and has authored numerous papers, presentations, workshops and articles on the subject of continuous improvement (see list attached).