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Amazon Sidewalk

Implementers of the Internet of Things have many choices at each level of the technology stack. One of the most significant is connectivity. Analysis of the use case, venue, distance…

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Android as an IoT Hub and how it rips my heart apart

I know it sounds overly dramatic, but when you are passionate about technology, it becomes like a human relationship. When things don’t go the way you would like, it can…

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Applying Overall Equipment Effectiveness to Manufacturing

Companies often use “Overall Equipment Effectiveness” (OEE) as a factory metric to measure how effectively a manufacturing process runs.

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Beauty in Science, Technology, and IoT

Firstly, a little early but Merry Christmas to all. It’s a beautiful time of year for me talk about beauty in the context of simplicity, elegance, symmetry, and information. Recently…

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Camera as a Sensor

When thinking of devices for the Internet of Things, cameras may not immediately come to mind. However, a camera may be the most effective sensing device for some applications because…

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Can IoT help prevent the spread of COVID-19?

As the threat from COVID-19 continues to persist, close contact between people remains a concern for virus transmission. Internet of Things solutions can detect and alert human activity in indoor…

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Happy August

The summer is here, so Happy August! To celebrate my wife’s birthday this month and the fact that it’s Inventors Month too, I’d like to dedicate this month’s blog post…

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HMI: The Human Machine Interface – Part One

HMI (Human Machine Interface) is the link between machines and their humans. It is often seen as a very modern thing that is only relevant to the computer age, but…

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Human Fall Detection

It is the first of April, but this is not an opportunity for me to prank you for comedic effect, it’s actually a serious subject. It has nothing to do…

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IoT and the Sustainable Building

Sustainable buildings strive to reduce environmental impact, improve cost efficiency, and create occupant-friendly climates.

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Look to the skies – Satellites for IoT

Satellites provide another option for Internet of Things connectivity, contributing significantly to the goal of worldwide coverage. Recently, companies are deploying significant numbers of new satellites for IoT, with many…

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Machine Learning for IoT

So often, IoT applications are dealing with time-series data processing where prompt, effective decisions are essential. Machine learning can be a contributor, with the ability to replace the human element…

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Machine Learning vs Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning (ML) and particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), get a lot of bad press which seems to be inspired by TV series and movies.

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Managing Updates on Large Fleets of Remote Devices

The world of device management presents many challenges depending on a long list of factors to consider. When managing firmware, software, and configuration changes for devices in the field, successful…

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ObjectSpectrum Named a Global Leader in Cloud Computing

The Business Intelligence Group today announced that it has awarded ObjectSpectrum a 2022 Stratus Award for Cloud Computing in their annual business award program.

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Office Indoor Air Quality

We usually assume the air quality in an office environment is at least acceptable. Still, with many indoor spaces, there is often no monitoring for unacceptable conditions or the presence…

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People Tracking

One of the many applications where the Internet of Things delivers significant value is “people tracking,” which primarily refers to monitoring a physical persona rather than a digital one in…

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Predictive Analytics for Vehicle Fleets

Economies depend on fleets of vehicles supporting virtually every product or service out there. These vehicles are a significant expense as they rack up hours of use, requiring maintenance to…

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Soil Moisture Management

One of the application areas for agricultural IoT involves placing devices in the soil to detect moisture and using this information to drive more effective use of water.

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The Digital Twin

Welcome to the New Year of 2023. Could this be the year where a number of strands come together? IoT, Networks, Virtual Worlds, Virtual Reality, and Artificial Intelligence to shape…