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Recent #smart home news in the semiconductor industry

electronicsforu
5 months ago

Smart Ring For Seamless Home Automation Control

➀ Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a smart ring called IRIS for seamless home automation control; ➁ The ring uses a camera to send images of smart devices to a user's phone, allowing for control via button presses and hand movements; ➂ IRIS offers a more intuitive and efficient solution compared to voice commands, and is designed to be worn throughout the day.
Wearable Technologyhome automationsmart home
electronicsforu
5 months ago

Choose The Right Cloud Platform For Implementing IoT Protocols

➀ The article discusses the importance of choosing the right cloud platform for implementing IoT protocols. ➁ It highlights various use cases of IoT across different industries. ➂ It emphasizes the significance of leveraging appropriate libraries and cloud services for seamless integration of IoT devices with cloud-based applications.
AgricultureHealthcareIoTRetailSmart BuildingsSmart CitiesSupply Chain ManagementTransportationenvironmental monitoringsmart home
weixin
6 months ago

Native Millimeter Wave New Product Launched: Zhenghe Weixin Releases New Generation 4uA 24G Millimeter Wave Sensing SoC Chip

➀ The performance of millimeter wave radar, including detection accuracy, reliability, and anti-interference capability, has significantly improved with technological advancements, making its application in smart homes more widespread.

➁ The global millimeter wave radar market is expanding continuously, with a market size expected to exceed 50 billion yuan by 2024, and the Chinese market has already exceeded 10 billion yuan, with further expansion expected.

➂ Zhuhai Zhenghe Weixin Technology Co., Ltd. (ZHWX) has announced the launch of its new ultra-low-power 24G millimeter wave sensing SoC chip RS2111, marking a major breakthrough in the field of millimeter wave sensing.

➃ The RS2111 chip achieves an astonishing 4uA ultra-low-power consumption, breaking the technical challenge of being comparable in power consumption to PIR sensors while maintaining excellent millimeter wave sensing performance.

➄ The MRS26x series sensors, based on the RS2111 chip, are the smallest in their class (8x12mm²) and are suitable for installation in various small electronic devices.

➅ The sensors can detect human movement, micro-motion, and presence within a range of 8 meters and have built-in low-power anti-interference algorithms to adapt to complex indoor and outdoor environments.

➆ The sensors are easy to use with zero coding and can be quickly developed for different product needs.

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electronicsforu
7 months ago

Wi-Fi 6 And Wi-Fi 7 Powering The Next Wave of Smart Connectivity

➀ Wi-Fi 6 and 7 are advancing wireless technology with improved speed, efficiency, and low latency, addressing modern connectivity needs. ➁ The article highlights the features of Wi-Fi 6 and 7, such as OFDMA, MU-MIMO, TWT, and MLO, and their impact on IoT and smart homes. ➂ It discusses the challenges and future adoption of Wi-Fi 7, emphasizing the importance of RF design, power efficiency, and thermal management.
5GEdge ComputingInfineonIoTNetworkingWi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7connectivitysmart home
forbes
8 months ago

Qualcomm Launches New Wireless Networking Platform With AI

➀ Qualcomm introduces the Network Pro A7 platform, enhancing Wi-Fi 7 technology with AI capabilities; ➁ The platform aims to bring AI to non-AI-enabled devices, enhancing privacy and personalization; ➂ It includes an AI co-processor and transforms routers into AI hubs for smart homes; ➃ Qualcomm envisions a new era of AI networking with this platform, enabling advanced AI for more devices; ➄ The platform is designed for developers and aims to accelerate the development of AI-enhanced applications.
QualcommWi-Fi 7smart home
twitter
9 months ago

Upgrading Home Smart System with Cross-Brand Integration

➀ Enabled more HomeKit-compatible Lumi devices and updated some old smart switches. ➁ Connected devices from various brands including Lumi, Xiaomi, Tuya, Unifi, and QNAP using Home Assistant for cross-brand integration. ➂ Introduced more screen-equipped devices to enhance usability, eliminating the need for labels on switches. ➃ Installed air conditioner and fresh air controllers, though setup was postponed due to time constraints.
HomeKitsmart hometechnology
imore
10 months ago

No, Logitech isn't discontinuing its HomeKit products

1. Logitech's CEO, Hanneke Faber, mistakenly claimed that the company's smart home products, including the Circle View, were discontinued. 2. Following the interview, Logitech's global head of communications, Wendy Spander, confirmed that the Circle View products are still in production and available for sale. 3. Despite potential future phasing out, Logitech assured continued support for sold products.
HomeKitLogitechsmart home
electronicsweekly
10 months ago

Infineon evaluation kit for smart home and IoT applications

1. Infineon has launched an evaluation kit for embedded, Edge AI, and ML system designs, aimed at intelligent consumer, smart home, and IoT applications. 2. The PSoC 6 AI Evaluation Kit offers enhanced real-time performance and power efficiency by executing inferencing near the sensor data source. 3. The kit includes a range of integrated sensors and connectivity options, and supports development using Infineon's extensive portfolio of products and software environments.
InfineonIoTsmart home
tomshardware
10 months ago

Dog-like robot jams home networks and disables devices during police raids — DHS develops NEO robot for walking denial of service attacks

❶ The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has developed a robot named NEO, designed to jam smart home networks during police raids. ❷ NEO uses an antenna array to overload home networks, disabling Wi-Fi and other wireless devices. ❸ The robot can also provide remote surveillance and communication for law enforcement officers, enhancing their safety during operations.
DHSroboticssmart home
imore
11 months ago

I’m the most forgetful person I know, so this smart coffee cup has changed my life — it's 20% off for Prime Day. Heck, I just remembered my coffee from yesterday and it’s still hot!

1. The Ember smart mug keeps drinks at an ideal temperature for up to 2 hours and indefinitely with a charging coaster. 2. It connects to an iPhone via Bluetooth to maintain the desired temperature. 3. Available at a 20% discount during Prime Day, the Ember Mug 2 can significantly improve the coffee drinking experience for forgetful individuals.
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