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The Future of IoT

On July 12, 2019 in All, IoT, Sensors, Wireless by M. Tim Jones

Bringing internet connectivity to devices has swung the pendulum back from centralized computing to decentralization. IoT and edge computing continue to evolve. Its momentum is changing the world around us. Explore some of the key ideas behind the future of IoT.

Tagged With: 5G, Edge computing, Internet of Things, IoT, Machine learning, Security, Sensors

Use the Renesas AE-CLOUD2 to Send GPS Data to the Google Cloud IoT

On May 20, 2019 in All, Computing, Dev Tools, IoT, Security, Sensors, Wireless by Greg Toth

Use this kit to prototype sensor and location tracking applications that connect to the Google Cloud IoT via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or LTE Cat-M1/Cat-NM1/EGPRS LTE cellular networks. Create applications that read sensors, connect to the Internet, and communicate real-time sensor data to the Google Cloud.

Tagged With: Cat-M1, Cat-NB1, Google Cloud, GPS, IoT, LTE, Prototype, Sensor

Bluetooth® mesh & Home Automation

On May 10, 2019 in All, Automation, IoT by Robert Huntley

Bluetooth® mesh networking promises to accelerate home automation design and deployment. This blog explores the basics of Bluetooth mesh and describes how Cypress is well-equipped with the products, development tools, and source code examples to help speed your design.

News from the Industrial Internet Consortium / OpenFog

On April 19, 2019 in All, Computing, Industrial, IoT by Charles Byers

The OpenFog Consortium recently joined forces with the Industrial Internet Consortium, producing a powerhouse of edge-fog thought and architecture. This blog describes the motivations for joining forces, markets and applications served, and thoughts about the future of edge-fog computing in IoT networks.

Tagged With: Distributed systems, Edge computing, Fog computing, IIC, IIoT, Industrial Internet, IoT, OpenFog

Connecting to the Google Cloud IoT with the AVR-IoT WG Eval Board

On March 4, 2019 in All, Computing, Dev Tools, IoT, Low Power, Security, Sensors, Wireless by Greg Toth

The Microchip AC164160 AVR-IoT WG Evaluation Board allows you to prototype sensor applications using a secure-element cryptographic coprocessor and low-power microcontroller to securely connect to the Google Cloud IoT.

Tagged With: AVR, Cryptographic coprocessor, Google Cloud, IoT, Prototype, Pub/Sub, Secure element, Sensor

Integrating the STM32L4 Discovery Kit IoT Node with the Google Cloud Platform Using Wi-Fi

On February 25, 2019 in All, Computing, Dev Tools, IoT, Low Power, Sensors, Wireless by Greg Toth

The STMicroelectronics STM32L4 Discovery Kit for IoT Node Discovery Kit is an Internet of Things (IoT) development kit that is ideal for prototyping sensor applications with wireless connectivity to the Google Cloud IoT.

Tagged With: API, Cloud, Command-line tool, Google Cloud, Google Cloud IoT, Google Cloud Platform, IDE, IoT, IoT node, MQTT, Sensor, TLS, Wi-Fi

Securing IoT Products from Unique Threats

On February 18, 2019 in All, Computing, IoT, Security by Sravani Bhattacharjee

IoT products are vulnerable to several attack vectors and are frequently hacked for the lack of adequate security measures. This blog discusses the unique challenges of securing IoT and presents a methodical 4-tier system design approach to predictably secure IoT products.

Tagged With: Connectivity, Cyber-Physical System, Cybersecurity, IoT, IoT botnet, IoT Security, Security

Ushering in the Promise of a New Generation

On January 8, 2019 in All, IoT, RF, Sensors, Wireless by Paul Golata

The next generation of mobile networks and wireless systems—5G—promises to provide connectivity solutions to change and improve lives.

Tagged With: 5G, Connected, Internet of Things, IoT, Low latency, Massive MIMO, Millimeter wave, Wireless

Where Nanotechnology, the IoT, and Industry 4.0 Meet

On January 3, 2019 in All, Industrial, IoT, Medical, Sensors, Wireless by Liam Critchley

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been developing and advancing for many years and has brought around the beginning of the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, where many processes are now being automated. While it is not obvious, nanotechnology also has a role to play in this new industry.

Harnessing Energy with Nanogenerators

On December 13, 2018 in All, Energy Harvesting, IoT, Power, Sensors by Liam Critchley

Different nanogenerators can generate enough electricity to power a small device through kinetic movements within the device, or by harvesting thermal energy. Even though the amount of electricity generated is small, it is enough for many small remote monitoring devices.

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