LPRS launch the IQRF Wireless Design challenge - Total prize money of $10,000 across all categories & Up to 70% discount on development kits for contestants

Registration is open to anyone who designs an application based on the IQRF platform. To register for the competition visit www.iqrf.org/contest where full terms and conditions are also available. The two competition design categories are; best application and best student design. Judging will take place during April 2012 based on the following criteria; originality, innovation, functionality, practicality and quality of code and documentation.

John Sharples, Managing Director of LPRS, comments; “IQRF modules offer a comprehensive, simple to use solution for wireless mesh networking. Whether you are developing smart technology for building automation, innovative lighting systems for the road network or an energy saving application that will benefit the environment, IQRF modules are a great development tool and a fast way to get products to market.”

IQRF is a complete modular platform for wireless peer-to-peer or network connectivity. A wireless mesh network offers users extended range as data packets can be delivered via intermediate points (routers) to the destination (hopping) at up to 700 metres per hop. This assists with avoiding obstacles and routing mechanisms have a capacity to detect temporary failures and use alternative paths. The IQRF wireless mesh system requires lower RF output power which extends battery life and generates less noise.

Due to their extremely low power consumption and ease of use IQRF wireless mesh transceivers are ideally suited and easily integrated into; smart meters and grids, “smart houses”, home area networks and building automation. Broader concepts for using wireless networks is the creation of the “smart city” and controllable street lighting using bidirectional communication, and making use of the IQRF routing of up to 700 metres per hop and dynamic timing for fast responses.