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PIR Sensors vs. Wi-Fi Sensing: Choosing the Right Solution for Today’s Smart Homes
Motion detection has come a long way from its mechanical beginnings with tripwires and pressure plates. The 1970s marked a turning point with the widespread adoption of passive infrared (PIR) sensors, which detect heat signatures to identify movement. Reliable and...
PIR Sensors vs. Wi-Fi Sensing: Choosing the Right Solution for Today’s Smart Homes
Traditional PIR sensors have long been the go-to for motion detection, but as smart home needs evolve, their limitations—such as line-of-sight constraints and lack of precision—are becoming apparent. This blog breaks down the key differences between PIR sensors and Wi-Fi Sensing, helping you choose the best solution for modern smart home security and automation.
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The Hottest Security Trend for 2019 Will Be Wireless
The hottest security trend for 2019 will be wireless: A quartet of companies have introduced a new security ...
Cognitive Systems and Qualcomm Bring Smart Home Awareness and Insights to Mesh Routers
Cognitive Systems Corp. has announced that its Aura WiFi Motion technology is now a standard option for products developed on Qualcomm's Mesh Networking Platform. The technology enables advanced motion detection without requiring design changes or additional hardware. Initially available in Cognitive Systems' own Aura smart home monitoring solution, the technology uses radio frequency (RF) motion algorithms and machine learning to monitor homes without cameras. The collaboration will allow millions of existing and future connected devices using Qualcomm's Mesh Networking Platform to incorporate Aura's motion detection for enhanced smart home insights and controls. The technology will be demonstrated at CES 2018.
Cognitive, Plume and Qualcomm Partner with Stanley Black & Decker for Home Security
Cognitive Systems Corp., Plume, and Qualcomm Technologies have partnered with Stanley Black & Decker to create the Omni security product. Omni utilizes Cognitive Systems' Aura WiFi Motion technology, Plume's cognitive service curation platform, OpenSync device software stack, and Qualcomm's Mesh Networking Platform. This collaboration aims to offer a self-install security and motion detection system that alerts users to motion without the privacy risks, set-up hassles, or high costs associated with security cameras and sensors. The technology uses radio frequency sensing to detect and interpret WiFi signals, providing accurate motion detection and localization without cameras. Omni is set to be available for purchase in the summer of 2019.
Cognitive, Plume and Qualcomm Partner With Stanley Black & Decker for Home Security Product Omni
Cognitive Systems Corp., in collaboration with Plume and Qualcomm Technologies, announced a partnership with Stanley Black & Decker for the creation of the Omni security product. Enabled by Cognitive Systems' Aura WiFi Motion™ technology, Plume's cognitive service curation platform, OpenSync™ device software stack, and Qualcomm's advanced Qualcomm® Mesh Networking Platform, Omni offers a self-install security and motion detection system without the privacy concerns or setup complexities of traditional solutions. Cognitive Systems' Aura WiFi Motion utilizes unique radio frequency sensing to interpret WiFi signals, providing motion detection coverage across homes and businesses without cameras. Omni is set to be available for purchase in the summer of 2019.
Cognitive Systems Partners with Stanley Black & Decker to Create Omni WiFi Security System
Cognitive Systems Corp. has partnered with Stanley Black & Decker to integrate its Aura WiFi motion detection technology into the Omni home security system. Developed collaboratively with Plume, Qualcomm Technologies, and Stanley Black & Decker, Omni utilizes WiFi signal disruptions to detect movement without relying on traditional sensors. The system, controlled through the router, turns any WiFi-connected device into a sensing point, using machine learning to filter out non-human motion. Omni is set to be showcased at CES 2019 with an official release planned for the summer of 2019. Pricing details have not been disclosed.
Motion Detected: Deal Propels Cognitive Systems into Huge Wi-Fi Market
Waterloo-based Cognitive Systems has embedded its motion-sensing technology into Stanley Black and Decker's new home Wi-Fi router, Omni. Routers equipped with Cognitive’s software, called Aura, can turn every Wi-Fi-connected device in a home into a motion detector, as wireless signals are disturbed when something moves through them. The deal is a significant step for Cognitive, as Wi-Fi chipsets outsell light bulbs by 20%. The partnership between the two firms comes as the number of wireless devices grows and homes become smarter, requiring Wi-Fi routers to take on data applications and home security responsibilities.
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IoT Time Podcast S.3 Ep.43 Cognitive Systems
On this episode of IoT Time Podcast, Ken Briodagh, editorial director at IoT Evolution, sits down with Nebu Mathai, EVP, Project Engineering, Cognitive Systems, to talk about Consumer IoT, Smart Home technology, Security and consumer privacy.
Why Today’s Security Cameras Are Already Obsolete
The smart home industry, particularly the security camera market, is witnessing significant growth with an expected global revenue of over $48.5 billion in 2018. Despite popularity, a major issue is the abundance of false alerts from passive cameras. This problem may soon be addressed by innovative technologies such as Lighthouse's 3D sensing and AI capabilities and Cognitive Systems' WiFi-based motion detection. These advancements promise more accurate and real-time monitoring, potentially revolutionizing security applications in homes, schools, and businesses in the near future.