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Fresh Air

Overview

The Fresh Air project is a low-power, extensible RF jamming system for personal use. It is intended for city-dwellers who feel that their personal space is being overrun with undesired radio transmissions. The hardware is a digitally-controllable 1-2.5GHz voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) that can transmit on virtually all RF bands we encounter on a daily basis (PCS, RFID, GPS, etc). The final product, a small plastic disc, will run off of coincell batteries and be essentially disposable ($20 'retail' fabrication cost).  
Intended Uses

Much like the personal air ionizers available in catalogues, this device is for cleaning up the air around the user. By pinning this device to a bag or jacket, the user can enjoy a radius of silence. The device is also small enough to tape underneath classroom and office desks, or tables in libraries and restaurants.