Econolite Group mourns the recent passing of Philip Daniel “Dan” Fancher, founder, CEO and president of Wireless Technology, Inc. (WTI), who passed away on September 2, 2012. Dan was born in Tampa, Florida, on November 4, 1944. He spent many years in the electronics industry before inventing, developing and receiving a patent for the wireless technology-based products for his new company, WTI, which was founded in 1984. Dan was also on the front lines of making short-range wireless video transmission availa
Dan was born in Tampa, Florida, on November 4, 1944. He spent many years in the electronics industry before inventing, developing and receiving a patent for the wireless technology-based products for his new company, WTI, which was founded in 1984. Dan was also on the front lines of making short-range wireless video transmission available commercially despite the resistance by network television. Through his tireless efforts working with the United States
The wireless technology invented at WTI by Dan also played a pivotal role in the development and enhanced capabilities of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) through the use of video detection and closed circuit television (CCTV). It was also through Dan’s unique technical insights that helped set the groundwork for the partnership between Econolite Group,
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