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How Does 802.11bf Enhance Legacy Sensing?
From the early telegraph systems to the era of 5G networks, rapid, transformative advancements have marked the evolution of wireless technology. Particularly after the wireless revolution in the 1990s with the transition from 2G to 4G LTE networks, smartphones and...
How Does 802.11bf Enhance Legacy Sensing?
As we approach the final approval of this groundbreaking amendment in 2025, it’s crucial to understand how 802.11bf is set to revolutionize wireless communication by seamlessly integrating motion sensing capabilities into existing Wi-Fi networks. The first part of this three-part blog series focuses on how the 802.11bf standard enhances legacy Wi-Fi sensing capabilities. It explains how the standard, without requiring major hardware changes, introduces flexible and robust sensing features that can be integrated into existing Wi-Fi networks. By leveraging current Wi-Fi components and maintaining compatibility with legacy devices, 802.11bf ensures a smooth transition to advanced sensing applications, enabling more reliable and consistent measurements while avoiding costly upgrades.
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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. has announced that its Aura WiFi Motion technology will be a standard option for customers developing products based on Quantenna's Wi-Fi chipset platform in 2019. Companies using Quantenna's technology will be able to license Aura WiFi Motion, enabling high-performance detection and localization of motion without design changes or additional hardware. This partnership aims to bring advanced motion detection and localization capabilities to home monitoring, remote monitoring, and energy management, creating a truly smart home without the need for cameras.
Year in Review & Looking Ahead to 2019
Cognitive Systems Corp reflects on 2018, including their new home security customer, Stanley Black & Decker, and offer insights on the future of smart home tech for 2019.
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.