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ISPs in Eldercare: The Secret is Collaboration
The concept of the Renaissance man is not new. Human ambition has fervently pursued discovery and exploration for centuries. But, in that era of rapid technological advancement, being a specialist was no longer sufficient. Over 700 years later, it has become a popular...
ISPs in Eldercare: The Secret is Collaboration
The concept of the Renaissance man is not new. Human ambition has fervently pursued discovery and exploration for centuries. But, in that era of rapid technological advancement, being a specialist was no longer sufficient. Over 700 years later, it has become a popular...
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5 Fun Facts About Cognitive Systems Corp.
We started B2C, we compute on the edge, not just a home security company, turn IoT devices into motion sensors, over 155 patents filed and over 40 granted
Cognitive Systems to Advance Leading-Edge WiFi Motion Technology with Support from the Strategic Innovation Fund
Cognitive Systems Corp. is set to receive a $7.3 million investment from the Canadian government's Strategic Innovation Fund to further develop its WiFi Motion™ technology. The patented technology, when integrated into routers and gateways, monitors wireless signals within existing WiFi environments to alert users of motion, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) for advanced motion localization and personalized experiences. The investment will be used to enhance the AI engines, develop wellness monitoring features, and optimize energy management in connected homes. The funding supports Cognitive Systems' vision of a fully connected, cognitive smart home.
Waterloo’s Cognitive Systems Sees the Unseeable
Waterloo-based Cognitive Systems Corp has developed software that can detect ripples in radio frequency waves caused by movement, turning connected devices into motion sensors. The technology, known as WiFi Motion, can be used for security, health monitoring, and home automation. Installed on internet routers, it can alert homeowners to movement and adjust heating or lighting according to patterns learned over time. Cognitive Systems recently received a $7.3m investment from the Canadian federal government to support its growth. The technology has privacy features, as it doesn't use live video and offers user control over when it is active.
WiFi 6 Promises Faster, More Efficient WiFi for Smart Home
The next generation of WiFi, dubbed Wi-Fi 6 by the WiFi Alliance, is based on the IEEE 802.11ax standard and promises higher data rates, increased capacity, improved power efficiency and better performance.
Smart Home Companies Hone in on Growing US Elder Care Market
As countries around the world prepare for a future with aging populations, many smart home companies are investing in the development of elderly care technology.
Feds Investing $41 Million in Quantum and Artificial Intelligence Research in Waterloo Region
WATERLOO - In an effort to further strengthen Canada's position in the world of quantum computing, artificial ...
The Missing Link for the Smart Home of the Future: Cognitive Systems’ Aura WiFi Motion
Cognitive Systems has launched Aura WiFi Motion technology, aiming to improve connectivity among smart home devices. By partnering with chipset manufacturers like Qualcomm and Quantenna Communications, the technology integrates into existing home access points, using radio frequency waves from WiFi-enabled devices to detect and alert users to motion. This solution enables a fully connected smart home experience without additional hardware or software, covering various applications such as home security, elder care, rental properties, and energy management. Aura WiFi Motion preserves privacy, covers the entire home, and provides valuable localization and context information for enhanced automation.
Cognitive Systems Corp Is Recognized as One of the 10 Most Promising Wireless Technology Solution Providers of 2019 by CIO Review Magazine
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Cognitive Systems Partners With Quantenna to Deliver the Truly Smart Home Experience
Cognitive Systems Corp. announced that its patented Aura WiFi Motion™ technology will be a standard option for customers developing products based on the Quantenna® platform in 2019. With this collaboration, companies utilizing Quantenna's Wi-Fi chipset technology can license Aura WiFi Motion for advanced motion detection in their offerings. This integration aims to enable smart home functionalities, including home monitoring, remote monitoring, and energy management. Aura WiFi Motion, by Cognitive Systems, employs sophisticated signal processing and machine learning algorithms to provide robust motion detection within wireless environments, enhancing user experience in the smart home space.