New home automation solutions: Exploring the smart aware home

By John Leonard November 2, 2016 The smart homes of today already allow us to control lighting and heating, turn on the coffee machine from the bedroom, and make energy savings during the night. The next level of home automation systems requires not just a smart home, but a smart aware home. The future smart aware home For most people, your morning routine probably looks…

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Taoglas compact 6in1 Guardian MA931

www.taoglas.com Guardian MA931 6in1 Adhesive Mount LTE*2, Wi-Fi*3 + GNSS Antenna: Taoglas compact 6in1 Guardian MA931 is perfect for rugged 4G vehicle routers such as the MG90 and MP70 from Sierra Wireless. These industry leading dual-LTE-advanced vehicle networking platforms, combined with Taoglas MA931 antenna, offer plug-and-play solutions for in-vehicle applications. The MA931 Guardian is a…

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Battery-free, energy harvesting Bluetooth low energy switch module employs Nordic Semiconductor’s ultra low power nRF51822 SoC

The Dolphin PTM 215B Pushbutton Transmitter Module from EnOcean enables OEMs to develop self-powered smart lighting solutions Oslo, Norway 2016/11/17 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that German energy harvesting wireless technology manufacturer, EnOcean, has selected Nordic’s multiple award-winning nRF51822 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart) System-on-Chip (SoC) for its Dolphin PTM 215B Pushbutton Transmitter…

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Sivers IMA’s Radar Technology Used in Level Probing Radar Hydrometer Solution

Courtesy of www.everythingrf.com CAE, a state-of-the-art system supplier of environmental monitoring systems, has partnered with Sivers IMA to develop radar modules for their Level Probing Radar (LPR) Hydrometer product. Under this partnership Sivers IMA’s FMCW radar technology was used by CAE to provide a state-of-the-art LPR Hydrometer solution. The LPR is now available in the market, both in a version for measuring water…

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Nordic-powered Bluetooth low energy wearable reports real-time heart rate metrics and exercise intensity to improve workout efficiency

The ‘bong 3 HR’ bracelet from bong employs Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52832 SoC and displays incoming calls, SMS, and social media alerts in addition to exercise data Oslo, Norway 2016/11/16 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that bong, a Chinese smart wearables company, has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart) System-on-Chip (SoC) for…

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u-blox joins ESMIG, the European voice of smart energy solution providers

Thalwil, Switzerland – November 15, 2016 – u‑blox(SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, has become an official member of ESMIG (the European voice of smart energy solution providers). ESMIG represents European companies that provide products, information technology and services for multi‑commodity metering, display and management of energy consumption and production…

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