Low-power sensor technology for Internet of Things (IoT)

Wireless and sensor technologies combined with power optimization can enable a variety of new applications for the Internet of Things (IoT). The RSL10 Sensor Development Suite enables this technology with a multi-sensor, Bluetooth low power platform that uses the industry's lowest power Bluetooth low power radio RSL10 SIP(system level Package). The combination of sensor technology and Bluetooth low power radio enables the development of sensor edge nodes with long battery life devices for a variety of applications. With this platform, the hope is to speed up the development time to create node-to-cloud IoT solutions, better helping developers and design engineers.

One challenge for IoT designers is to piece together all the firmware, software, and mobile and cloud-related functionality needed to develop their applications. The RSL10 sensor development suite makes it easier to start developing IoT by providing a solution that includes a software development environment and a mobile application that can connect to the cloud.

Applications such as industrial wearables for worker safety or asset monitoring can be quickly built, tested and deployed using the solution. For example, a triaxial accelerometer and built-in activity recognition can be used to detect falls or extended periods of inactivity. Environmental sensors help monitor environmental conditions, and the scheme can be set to trigger an alarm when a critical value is exceeded. The RSL10 sensor development suite is capable of monitoring and recording environmental conditions, such as the impact, temperature and humidity that an asset or package passes through, and is of great value in determining the state of an asset.