IoT

A green self-sustainable device recharge station and info point with complimentary WiFi access, the Smart Palm has been created. The Smart Palm project is an iconic fusion of easy access to information, accessible WiFi and green technology. Each Smart palm is equipped with a 360° IR CCTV camera and an Emergency button accessible through the Touchscreen Application.

GreenPeak Technologies has announced what it claims to be the industry’s first single radio multi-protocol chipset with multi-channel receive capability for STBs, gateways and other advanced IoT devices. The GP712 will enable devices to support multiple protocols in normal operation, or to create a single SKU (stock keeping unit) that determines the type of protocol used in the consumer’s home at the time of installation instead of as...

Freescale Semiconductor has introduced the world’s smallest Single Chip Module (SCM) for the IoT. As the IoT requires more processing horsepower to be packed into ever smaller spaces, Freescale’s SCM line of products can integrate hundreds of components including processors, memory, power management and RF parts, which would otherwise be deployed on a 6" board, into a tiny 17x14x1.7mm package.

Fujitsu has announced the release of the FUJITSU Cloud IoT Platform in Japan. Based on FUJITSU Knowledge Integration, the platform service is designed for utilising IoT data over digital business platforms.

Imagination Technologies and TSMC have announced a collaboration to develop a series of advanced IP subsystems for the IOT, to accelerate time to market and simplify the design process for mutual customers. These IP platforms, complemented by highly optimised reference design flows, bring together the breadth of Imagination’s IP with TSMC’s advanced process technologies from 55 down to 10nm.

The fundamental goal of the Internet of Things is to develop a self-sustaining network of everyday objects, with the logic being that their collective intelligence and value is far higher than each individual object could achieve by itself.

At Sensors Expo, Hoffmann-Krippner will demonstrate how its SensoInk and SensoFoil intelligent sensing technologies can be used for IoT applications such as process automation, position tracking and real time supply chain support. SensoInk is a reliable, accurate analogue sensing solution based on printed polymer pastes, with low power requirements, operating at 5V.

To enable the fast and efficient development of highly customised chips for smart connect devices, ARM has announced its latest hardware subsystem. The ARM IoT subsystem for ARM Cortex-M processors is optimised for use with ARM's most efficient processor and radio technologies, physical IP and ARM mbed OS.

Marvell has announced that it will incorporate Microsemi's PoE Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) offering into its turnkey manufacture-ready reference designs, bundled with software solutions. The combined technologies from Marvell and Microsemi will enable a large range of IoT and other connected network applications including wireless access points, 4G/LTE small cells, sensors, IP cameras and lighting.

MediaTek has launched the MT7623 and MT7683 premium Quad-core CA7 platforms, which support 4x4 11ac retail and broadband routers, IoT gateway, WiFi hotspots, and media routers using Linux, OpenWrt for seamless multi-platform connection and user experience. Also released was the MT7687 low-power WiFi SoC that allows home appliances and smart devices to connect to and be controlled through a home network.