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mmWave vs. Wi-Fi Sensing – What’s the Difference?
For most of modern history, detecting movement meant pointing a camera at something or relying on a motion detector that sensed heat (passive infrared or PIR). Using radio waves for detection isn’t new—radar systems have done it since the 1940s—but what is new is how...
mmWave vs. Wi-Fi Sensing – What’s the Difference?
mmWave and Wi-Fi Sensing are often mentioned in the same breath, but they’re built for different purposes and excel in different ways. This post breaks down how each technology works, from the high-precision, short-range capabilities of mmWave radar to the scalable, cost-effective intelligence of Wi-Fi Sensing. By comparing their strengths, limitations, and future roles, we explore how both are redefining what it means for wireless networks to sense the world around them.
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How to Turn Everyday Motion Into Strategic Value
What if your home could respond to you without needing to watch you? For service providers, the future of smart spaces lies in passive intelligence: detecting motion, not invading privacy. In this blog, we walk through a day in the life of a WiFi Motion–enabled home to show how ordinary movement becomes a source of extraordinary value for automation, eldercare, energy, and engagement.
Care Without Cameras: Dr. Taj Manku Talks Wi-Fi-Powered Eldercare on Communitech’s Tech About Town
“I didn’t want my parents to feel watched—but I needed to know they were okay". In this episode of Tech About Town, a podcast by Communitech, our CEO, Dr. Taj Manku, shares how his team created Caregiver by Cognitive, a simple, non-invasive eldercare tool that uses passive WiFi Motion to offer peace of mind—with no cameras, microphones, or wearables required.
How Wi-Fi Sensing Enables Intelligent Arming & Disarming for Motion Detection
Smart home users expect seamless, invisible automation, and security systems should be no exception. This blog explores how Wi-Fi Sensing unlocks smarter, more adaptive arming and disarming of motion detection systems, reducing false alarms and user error without relying solely on rigid schedules or manual input. From validating presence more intelligently to adjusting for irregular routines, Wi-Fi Sensing brings next-gen intelligence to home protection—improving user satisfaction and offering new upsell opportunities for providers.
How We Built a Smarter MQTT System for the Future of Wi-Fi Sensing
As Wi-Fi Sensing grows in complexity and scale, its backend infrastructure must evolve to keep pace. By shifting from traditional clustering to message bus partitioning (sharding), performance bottlenecks were reduced, reliability improved, and a scalable, cost-effective cloud system was developed to handle real-time data from thousands of devices. The blog also explains how smart routing, sticky sessions, and dynamic scaling work together to maintain fast, stable motion detection that can grow with increasing demand.
Cognitive Systems turned a founder’s caregiving journey into a global tech solution
When Dr, Taj Manku’s parents faced back-to-back medical emergencies, he knew they needed support—without sacrificing their independence or privacy. That experience inspired Caregiver by Cognitive, a passive Wi-Fi Sensing solution now helping millions monitor loved ones with dignity. Read Communitech's profile on how one founder’s story became a mission to change eldercare for good.
How Wi-Fi Sensing Could Help Lower Insurance Premiums in Caregiving
As insurers demand stronger documentation and accountability in aging-in-place care, Wi-Fi Sensing is emerging as a discreet, always-on ally. Learn how this passive technology could help care providers reduce liability, strengthen compliance, and potentially lower insurance premiums—while delivering greater peace of mind for families and seniors alike.
How Cognitive’s Cloud Infrastructure Powers Wi-Fi Sensing at Scale
Wi-Fi Sensing may feel seamless on your phone, but it’s powered by a robust cloud architecture working behind the scenes. In this blog, we take you inside Cognitive’s cloud infrastructure—from how it enables real-time motion detection without cameras to how we deploy scalable, secure systems tailored to our partners. See how our hybrid edge-cloud platform translates movement into insights, ensures data privacy, and adapts to every use case—whether you're supporting aging in place or launching smart home features across global markets.
The Top Reasons Seniors Want to Age In Place
As more older adults express a strong desire to remain in their homes, aging in place is redefining the future of eldercare. This blog explores why independence, emotional well-being, and cost-effectiveness are driving this shift—and what healthtech and care providers must do to support it through flexible, personalized solutions.
Empower Homeowners with Customizable DIY Security
Today's homeowners want security on their own terms—flexible, affordable, and easy to install. This blog explores how internet service providers can meet that demand by offering customizable DIY home security systems that grow with the user. From smart device selection to privacy-conscious design and budget-friendly scalability, we outline the key ways ISPs can become trusted partners in modern home protection.