25th July 2016 Source: u-blox Early examples of the “potential” of the Internet of Things (IoT) patently failed to inspire enthusiasm worthy of (what has been rightly termed) the fourth industrial revolution. Prefixing everyday items with “smart” quickly became ubiquitous, with “smart” toasters and kettles negating the apparently now unacceptable effort of journeying far into…
View that ‘proprietary’ low cost wide area IoT solutions are cheaper than 2G cellular is wrong according to Vodafone Group IoT Director Erik Brenneis; latest Vodafone research shows 76% of companies believe IoT is critical to future success The general perception that the new breed of low power wide area network (LPWAN) IoT standards operating…
By Get Connected Blog July 26, 2016 The recent leaks from Edward Snowden made it clear that security agencies around the world have theoretical access to most major software, hardware and firmware already. Could future governments set their sights on connected IoT devices such as biomedical implants? According to a recent article in Computer Weekly,…
Radiometrix has introduced a range of RF transmitters which it is offering as small-format alternatives to 12.5kHz/25kHz narrowband FM transmitters. The MTX1, MTX2, and MTX3 are four-channel transmitters operating on 120MHz-180MHz; 420MHz-470MHz; and 850MHz-950MHz respectively. They measure 23×12.5x7mm. Their transmit power is +10dBm, which the supplier says will allow for a typical usable range of…
July 25, 2016 – By GPS World staff This article presents short segments from each of the four speakers on GPS World’s June Connected Car webinar, sponsored by u-blox. The one-hour webinar with presentation slides is now available on demand. Chaminda Basnayake, Principal Engineer, V2X Systems, Renesas Electronics In the basic V2X concept of operation, everybody…
By David Schnaufer, Qorvo – Courtesy of www.rfglobalnet.com Initiatives by the United States, European Union (EU), and Asia to reduce CO2 emissions from current values, serve the dual purpose of decreasing the telecommunication industry’s energy consumption and its output of greenhouse gases. In the U.S., federal government actions and supplier commitments aim to reduce greenhouse gas…
THALWIL, Switzerland and CHARLESTON, South Carolina, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — World‘s first personal security wearable not tied to a phone to include SARA-U201 Whereable Technologies has tapped cutting-edge technology from u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, for RiskBand, the first wearable, live-monitored personal safety device that doesn’t require…
Mi Pulse Smart Bra uses Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51422 multiprotocol SoC to enable heart rate tracking on virtually any fitness monitoring device Oslo, Norway 2016/07/22 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Mi Pulse, a Boulder, CO-based smart clothing company has launched the “Mi Pulse Smart Bra”, an integrated sports bra and heart rate strap offering ANT+ and…
Low power Qorvo® chips enhance connectivity, reliability of new Luna Smart Home System GREENSBORO, N.C. and STEINAU AN DER STRASSE, Germany – July 21, 2016 – Qorvo® (NASDAQ: QRVO), a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, and Levarys, a leading developer and manufacturer of smart thermostat solutions, today announced that Levarys’…
By Mats Andersson Senior Director Technology, Product Center Short Range Radio, u-blox Abstract This paper discusses the topic of the “last 100 meters connectivity” in systems where small devices (such as various sensors) are connected to services on a wide-area Internet network. Subject matters covered are the requirements on the “last 100 meters connectivity” vision…
