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Optimizing Wi-Fi Sensing UI for Better User Experience
The successful adoption of any new technology hinges on users comprehending and valuing its capabilities. During Cognitive's journey in introducing Wi-Fi Sensing globally, we have undergone numerous iterations and concurrently developed several sample applications....
Optimizing Wi-Fi Sensing UI for Better User Experience
This blog explores key factors for successfully adopting Wi-Fi Sensing technology, based on Cognitive Systems’ experience with solutions like Home Aware and Caregiver Aware. It emphasizes the importance of a smooth setup, efficient motion monitoring, clear data visualization, and user-friendly design. By focusing on ease of use and customer satisfaction, Cognitive Systems shows how thoughtful design ensures Wi-Fi Sensing’s real-world success.
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Creating a Brighter Future for Women in STEM
For increased diversity and inclusion in the STEM workforce, there’s work to be done. Supporting meaningful co-op placements and ensuring hiring practices encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds are small steps we can take today to ensure even more breakthroughs in our future.
Driving Wi-Fi Sensing Standardization
Join us for a fireside chat featuring Cognitive's Chris Beg, Taj Manku, and Paul Lock as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Wireless Broadband Alliance. This discussion explores the challenges, milestones, and future prospects of Wi-Fi Sensing, offering valuable insights into the collaboration between Cognitive and the WBA. Discover their vision for enhanced connectivity and the remarkable innovations propelling the Wi-Fi ecosystem forward.
Cognitive Systems Continues to Expand Global Reach with Airties WiFi 6 Portfolio
Cognitive Systems Corp. integrates its WiFi Motion technology with Airties' WiFi 6 solutions, facilitating access to revolutionary sensing technology for service providers. With WiFi Motion, homes become motion-sensing networks using connected IoT devices, offering innovative WiFi applications. Currently adopted by 37 ISPs globally, WiFi Motion provides enhanced home monitoring and anticipates an eldercare solution without the need for cameras or wearables. Taj Manku, CEO of Cognitive Systems, highlights the collaboration's focus on delivering smart WiFi solutions that extend beyond connectivity. Airties' Co-Founder and CTO, Metin Taskin, emphasizes the integration's potential for service providers to offer value-add WiFi services.
Cognitive Systems Announces Availability of WiFi Motion Sensing across Complete Broadcom Advanced WiFi 6/6E AP Portfolio
Cognitive Systems Corp. announces its WiFi Motion™ technology as the standard for Broadcom's WiFi 6 mesh and access point solutions. This partnership aims to integrate WiFi Motion into every home with WiFi, paving the way for global expansion. WiFi Motion, utilizing machine learning, interprets signal disturbances in the WiFi environment, transforming homes into motion-sensing networks for various applications. Taj Manku, CEO of Cognitive Systems, expresses excitement about addressing gaps in testing and scalability, emphasizing endless possibilities for motion sensing. The collaboration with Broadcom aligns with the vision of deriving untapped value from WiFi networks, shaping the foundation for next-gen smart homes.
Predictions for the Evolution of Tech at Home in 2021
Much of life as we know it transformed significantly in 2020. We hoped that things would go "back to normal" but ...
Breakthrough in Wi-Fi Sensing: 37 Service Providers Deploy Cognitive’s Wi-Fi Motion
Wi-Fi sensing-as-a-service, once a promising innovation, has rapidly evolved into a revenue-generating reality. Cognitive Systems, a leader in Wi-Fi sensing, has achieved a remarkable milestone with 37 ISPs worldwide offering its WiFi Motion services. In just two years, Wi-Fi sensing has become a retention tool for service providers, demonstrating effectiveness in both generating revenue and retaining customers. Cognitive's WiFi Motion, the foundation for motion-based broadband services, stands out for its hardware-free and easily upgradable nature, making it a cost-effective investment for long-term viability in the competitive smart home market. Taj Manku, CEO of Cognitive Systems, emphasizes the utility of Wi-Fi sensing in enhancing service provider apps, leading to higher engagement rates and increased customer retention.
2021: Looking Forward to a Smarter Future
Connected homes and central smart home devices are the future of technology. WiFi Motion will help seamlessly connect us in 2021.
What Is WiFi Sensing and What Can It Do?
WiFi sensing, a form of short-range passive radar technology, is gaining prominence beyond internet access, offering applications like motion detection and monitoring. Cognitive Systems, a leader in WiFi sensing, enables motion-sensing services for 37 ISPs globally. WiFi sensing measures how WiFi signals interact with movement, leveraging existing devices like smartphones and PCs. With applications ranging from security monitoring to patient care, WiFi sensing operates in infrastructure or ad-hoc modes and can be active or passive. While promising, challenges include susceptibility to interference and resource depletion under heavy traffic. Despite hurdles, WiFi sensing is already finding applications in home intrusion detection, patient monitoring, and more.
Wi-Fi Sensing Adds Motion Detection and Gesture Recognition to Your Wireless Network
Wi-Fi sensing, a technology that utilizes wireless networks to detect environmental changes, offers alternatives for monitoring spaces without invading privacy. By processing signals from various Wi-Fi devices, Wi-Fi sensing can detect motion, presence, and other changes. Possible applications include security, elder care, home automation, and gesture recognition. The technology, still in its early stages, lacks standardization, hindering its full potential. Efforts are underway, including the IEEE 802.11 Working Group's amendment to support Wi-Fi sensing, to address gaps and establish standards for increased functionality, interoperability, and reliability.