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Making Sense of Wi-Fi Sensing
Increasingly, Wi-Fi Sensing has become a popular and viable way to detect objects and motion. The technology offers several advantages over traditional motion detection methods. This article takes a closer look at how. These days, who can live without Wi-Fi? It’s...
Making Sense of Wi-Fi Sensing
Wi-Fi Sensing is increasing in popularity and it a popular and viable way to detect objects and motion. A closer look into the advantages Wi-Fi Sensing has over traditional motion detection methods.
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WiFi Motion for Wellness Monitoring
Caregivers want to know their loved ones are safe. Seniors and people with special needs want to maintain their independence at home with dignity. Enter WiFi Motion—the solution that uses wireless signals to detect motion without using cameras or infringing on privacy.
With WiFi Motion, caregivers can monitor motion, visits from health care professionals, and unusual behaviour such as staying in bed longer than normal. Motion is monitored unobtrusively without the need for wearable devices. It’s a much more affordable and convenient alternative to assisted living facilities and other security and health monitoring tools.
Smart Home with WiFi Motion Video
Experience a truly cognitive home with enhanced capabilities thanks to WiFi Motion. Using predictive analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), WiFi Motion learns movement patterns and triggers smart home functions accordingly.
Enjoy the convenience of coming home to the temperature and lighting in your home set just the way you like it. WiFi Motion can trigger your smart home system to take specific actions based on movements, like adjusting the thermostat when you walk through the front door, or turning other smart devices on or off based on your preferences.
Eldercare with WiFi Motion Video
Discover the potential of Wi-Fi Sensing in empowering seniors who wish to maintain independent living and aiding caregivers in facilitating aging in place.
Wireless Technology Is Transforming Motion Detection
WiFi sensing technology, exemplified by Cognitive Systems' WiFi Motion™, utilizes wireless signals to detect motion, offering an innovative motion detection solution. By interpreting disruptions in RF signals transmitted between WiFi devices, WiFi Motion determines movement in a space without the need for additional devices or complex installations. It utilizes artificial intelligence to establish motionless environment benchmarks and learns movement patterns over time, improving accuracy and reducing false alerts. Compared to traditional solutions like closed-circuit television (CCTV) and passive infrared (PIR) sensors, WiFi sensing provides unparalleled accuracy, coverage, privacy, and affordability. Its applications extend to various sectors, including eldercare, smart homes, and commercial properties, presenting a cost-effective and versatile solution for motion sensing and smart device automation.
Home Monitoring Innovation in the Age of COVID-19
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has played a crucial role, with companies in the tech industry stepping up to combat the crisis. Among these, Cognitive Systems has showcased its WiFi Motion technology, providing whole-home awareness by using WiFi signals to sense and decode movement. WiFi Motion turns all connected devices in a home into motion sensors, leveraging the existing wireless network. Using AI algorithms, it establishes a baseline of normal home patterns, allowing it to accurately predict behavior trends based on detected movements. This technology is cost-effective, as it utilizes the increasing number of connected devices in homes. Applications include home monitoring, wellness monitoring, and smart home automation.
Cognitive Systems in The Most Disruptive Canadian Tech – CES 2020
Learn even more about our technology and the benefits of WiFi Motion™ by exploring The Most Disruptive Canadian Tech found at CES 2020, page 36
Episode 256: The Tech Industry Is Growing Up
This week's guest on the Internet of Things podcast is Taj Manku, the CEO of Cognitive Systems. He discusses the firm's technology, which measures disruptions in a home Wi-Fi network to track actions within the home. The technology currently enables ISPs and router makers to provide motion sensing for security, with potential applications for detecting falls or subtle motions like a baby breathing. Manku addresses privacy concerns by explaining how the company handles consumer data and emphasizes the steps taken to prevent even law enforcement from accessing information inside homes.
Download the First Ever Wi-Fi Sensing Whitepaper
This Wi-Fi Sensing Whitepaper provides an overview of the Wi-Fi Sensing technology, classifies the Wi-Fi Sensing use cases and requirements, and identifies the gaps in Wi-Fi standards which would lead to the enhancement of the technology and ease of deployment if those gaps are addressed. Furthermore, the paper shares a Home Monitoring case study as an example application is presented, examining topics related to testing.
Data Overload: Downfall of IoT?
With an estimated 41.6 billion IoT devices by 2025, the challenge lies in deriving meaningful insights from the vast data they generate. AI plays a crucial role in assimilating data, but human involvement is key for value extraction and user experience. Many IoT projects fail due to challenges like analysis paralysis, operational inefficiencies, and a shortage of data science specialists. Cognitive Systems emphasizes a human-centric approach, focusing on user pain points, safety, and security, to ensure a smoother human interaction and successful IoT outcomes.