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Expect Your ISP to Offer More WiFi Functionality
Cognitive Systems Corp. has developed WiFi Motion, software that turns all your connected devices into motion sensors without installing any additional hardware. The software runs on WiFi 5 and WiFi 6 Internet routers to provide whole-home awareness of movement by...
Expect Your ISP to Offer More WiFi Functionality
IT World Canada interviews Cognitive’s Bob El-Hawary to discuss the effect WiFi Motion will have on Internet Service Provider success.
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A Newcomers Take On Amazon’s MARS Conference
Get the inside scoop on the three-day conference packed with presentations, demos, and excursions and activities, including some key takeaways and highlights from the 2018 MARS event.
Motion-Detection Software Readies For IoT Devices
Cognitive Systems is licensing its Aura Wi-Fi Motion software to companies developing products for the smart home, allowing for advanced motion detection and contextual awareness. The software uses radio frequency, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to classify and localise motion. By embedding Aura Wi-Fi Motion into various smart home devices, a sensor network is created that can take advantage of multiple inputs, including motion, sound, and touch. The licensing move is part of the company's strategy to integrate its technology into various products for a more connected and seamless smart home experience.
The Geekery View Live at CES
The Geekery View LIVE at CES with Microej, Aura Home and Healbe.
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Next Generation of Aura home security system honored at CES
Cognitive Systems has launched an updated version of its Aura home monitoring system, which detects movement using Wi-Fi signals. The Aura system includes a hub and a small remote sensor that plugs into a wall outlet, and can detect and differentiate between people, pets and mechanical movement. The system sends an alert to the owner's phone or can activate an alarm in the hub if it detects unexpected motion. The new version of Aura integrates with other smart home devices, allowing users to control lights, cameras and other connected devices based on motion triggers.
Best of CES 2018: The 10 Most Exciting New Products Unveiled at This Year’s Show
his year’s Consumer Electronics Show doesn’t officially come to a close until Friday, but everyone knows that all ...
Cognitive Systems Introduces Aura WiFi Motion Software for Licensing in Mesh Routers, Voice Assistants and IoT Devices
Cognitive Systems Corp., the creator of WiFi Motion, is licensing its Aura WiFi Motion software to companies developing products for the smart home, including mesh routers, voice assistants, and IoT devices. The software, which allows for advanced motion detection and provides contextual awareness, can work on any 802.11n compatible platform and can be delivered as an over-the-air upgrade, avoiding the need for additional hardware. The technology uses radio frequency, machine learning and artificial intelligence for localisation features which classify and localise motion, adding a layer of context that existing connected devices lack. The software will be licensed by WiFi vendors including Marvell and Qualcomm.
Qualcomm Expands Mesh Networking for Smart Homes with Cortana and Alexa Integration
Qualcomm is expanding the capabilities of its mesh networking platform for the Internet of Things (IoT) by integrating Microsoft's Cortana voice recognition. The move aims to facilitate voice-driven experiences with smart home devices, such as speakers and smoke detectors. Qualcomm wants manufacturers to leverage mesh networking for communication among devices like smart speakers, security systems, and smart light bulbs. Asus is set to launch Lyra Voice, the first product using voice-enabled technology from the Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform. The integration allows consumers to interact with their connected homes through voice commands, enhancing home automation tasks.
Aura Home Security Sees through Walls to Avoid Privacy Squeamishness
Connected cameras might be the current darlings of the smart home, but what if a 24/7 stream from inside your ...
New Aura Monitoring from Cognitive Systems Makes Your Smart Home Smarter
Cognitive Systems Corp. introduces an enhanced version of Aura, a home monitoring system using intelligent motion technology, wireless signals, and machine learning. The expandable Beacon-based system, capable of mesh motion sensing, can locate movement within the home and integrate with other smart home devices for automation. Aura offers a Starter Kit at $199 covering 700 square feet, with additional Accessory Beacons available for $99 each. The technology, featuring a custom-designed silicon chipset and patented algorithms, enables real-time collection and processing of radiofrequency data. IFTTT integration and a user-friendly app further enhance the home monitoring experience.