Internet of Things
Moving Intelligence to the Building Internet of Things Edge
November 2nd, 2018Low-Power Connectivity Essential to Bringing the Next Generation of Secure IoT Devices to Life
October 30th, 2018
Like “a Motherboard for Buildings”
The Internet of Things (IoT) is infiltrating every corner of the building. Systems like heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting and access control have already been revolutionized by connectivity. More recently, elevators, windows, and furniture have been given a smart makeover. Now, a Toronto firm wants to go one step further by integrating IoT […]
Walmart’s Shopping Carts & The Future of Occupancy Tracking in Retail
Retail giant Walmart recently filed a patent application mundanely titled “System And Method For A Biometric Feedback Cart Handle.” The technology is essentially a shopping cart handle that can track the heart rate, temperature, stress level and other biological characteristics of shoppers as they grip the handle of their cart when moving around a store. […]
A City Full of Unconnected Building Networks is Not Smart
“To deal with challenges faced during the growth of cities, the concept of Smart City has been envisioned, which denotes “the effective integration of physical, digital and human systems in the built environment to deliver a sustainable, prosperous and inclusive future for its citizens,” begins a recent Georgia Tech research report on integration of the […]
If Smart Buildings are to Take Hold we Need a Unified View of What “Smart” Actually is!
Considering that they were first mentioned in the 1980s, it sometimes feels like smart buildings have been around for a while. With every device connected it may appear that the technology is now established, that all that is left is for costs to come down so adoption can pick up and that we are on […]
“We are Now Awash in Data & the New Problem is How to Make Sense of It”
“Ever increasing amounts of data are generated by and within buildings. Several different systems exist to control climate, lighting, access control, etc., not to mention all the new data sources that emerge from IoT devices, all of which generate data. These large amounts of heterogeneous data need to be organized if they are to contribute […]
No Shortage of Investment for AI Video Analytics Technology
In the last 18 months, a plethora of startups have begun working on their own variations of AI hardware and/or deep learning algorithms. Very few of these startups have yet to establish a significant installed base and most have yet to ship a product but have had no trouble raising finance. Looking to optimize inference […]
Is Human Psychology Being Neglected in Our Smart Buildings and Cities?
Smart buildings and cities give great emphasis to being “human-centric” by placing occupant and resident health and safety at the top of their list of priorities. They talk about how their design goes beyond efficiency to increasing health using lighting, air quality monitoring, and a variety of other techniques but are they actually neglecting one […]
LoRaWAN Lays the Foundation for the IoT to Reach its Potential
The Internet of Things enables smart cities, smart buildings, and related connected technologies but what will enable the Internet of Things as it grows out of its cellular data shell? GSM, LTE, and WiFi are great but not set up to handle the continuous high volumes of data we should expect as the number of […]
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