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Ever since their introduction, smartwatches have never stopped evolving. Earlier they were considered fashion accessories. But today, your smart watch can be the best friend of your health. From recording your sleep duration to tracking the number of steps you take daily; smartwatches can perform a range of functions. You can also wear a Heart Rate Monitoring Smart Watch and keep heart ailments like strokes at bay. Heart rate monitoring with the help of smartwatches has become a common practice these days. The purpose of this technology is to help people monitor their heart health so that several cardiovascular diseases can be prevented. Modern smartwatches come with a wide range of heart-rate tracking features. From monitoring your heartbeat all day to alerting you whenever the heart rate spikes up unexpectedly, a smartwatch makes it easy for you to look after your heart.  Wearable devices that have the heart rate calculating feature are used for promoting fitness and health. For ...

In industrial environments, indoor tracking often needs extremely precise localization. So, industries need solutions that are based on UWB, a short-range radio technology. Even if it doesn’t work with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other consumer standards, UWB Outdoor Positioning and indoor positioning offer remarkable accuracy. The Functionality of Indoor Positioning with Ultra-Wideband Technology  Ultra-wideband is of great use in indoor positioning. As opposed to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy, positioning in UWB is done mainly with transit time technique instead of measuring signal strengths. This method is capable of measuring the running time light takes to reach from one object to several servers. So, multiple receivers are required for the exact localization of any item. In addition, the line of sight between the transmitter and the receiver must be direct. UWB, as a wireless positioning system technology, is ideal for both server-based positioning and client-based positioning. W...

Since the invention of power over Ethernet (POE) switches in 2003, technology has advanced significantly. In response to the expanding IoT market, the first generation 802.3af POE switch adapter was created, simplifying and lowering the cost of system design. Work of POE Switches A POE switch has the ability to power devices across network wires since it has the Power over Ethernet feature built into it. This functionality enables it to transport speech, data, and electrical power across devices using a single Ethernet cable. Devices can still communicate with one another even when they are remote from a power supply. Because there is no need to run cables or create power outlets, using POE simplifies device installation while at the same time lowering expenses. The switches employ a safe, lower-than-mains voltage, but installation must be done carefully to protect equipment not made for POE from damage. POE, POE+, and POE++ The amount of power delivered is the primary distinction b...

The past few years have witnessed phenomenal technological growth. Tracking and positioning technologies are the biggest examples of advancements in the field of technology. So, how does the ultra-wideband technology function and why do you need a UWB Watch ?  In simple words, Ultra-wideband is a wireless communication system that has several similarities to WiFi. It relies on a vast range of radio signals for determining location and distance with impressive accuracy. The uniqueness of these signals lies in the fact that are like short pulses, thus termed ‘pulse radios.’ How is UWB Different From WiFi? Unline devices with WiFi or Beacons, UWB does not depend on signal strength for calculating an object’s position. It calculates the position of humans or items based on the time taken by the signal to travel from the tag attached to the object to the nodes installed in specific positions.  How Useful is UWB for Outdoor Positioning?  Ultra-wideband is known for its excellen...

In recent years, social and economic growth around the globe has threatened people’s health in various ways. Cardiovascular diseases, for instance, continue to increase globally and there are several challenges that the medical system is yet to overcome. As medical expenses continue to increase, affording quality treatment is the biggest concern of many families. From the perspective of harmful and highly hidden diseases like heart ailments, health monitoring is a must to reduce health risks. Physiological  Monitoring Equipment has facilitated the health industry immensely by reducing the burden on existing medical systems. This is the reason why the Internet of Things has become an essential technology in the health sector. With technological advancements, the expense of health monitoring decreases, and more people are interested in purchasing wearable devices. Psychological monitoring systems rely on multiple sensors to collect bodily data and they have emerged as a reliable too...

Everyone knows how to use GPS (Global Positioning System) which determines the position of an object/ person with the help of satellite signals. But have you heard of Indoor Position Tracking System? Just like a GPS works in outdoor spaces, IPS helps locate objects and people indoors. IPS technologies offer a range of location-based tracking solutions such as wayfinding, RTLS (real-time location system), inventory management, etc.  Indoor Tracking Technology: Main Types Proximity-based Systems- These systems are capable of detecting the general location of an object or person at room level, but cannot pinpoint the precise location.  Ultra Wide-Band Systems- A cool technology, UWB is quite popular as signals are wide and offer reliable accuracy.  Wifi-based Systems- In WiFi-based systems, WiFi transmitters send signals to multiple access points which use algorithms for computing position and then sending it to the cloud.  Infrared Systems (IR)- Infrared-based localiz...

Introduction  The best way to describe indoor positioning systems (IPS) is as a GPS for indoor areas. Using cellphones, mobile devices, tracking tags, or other devices, an indoor positioning system enables users to precisely determine the location of people or objects inside a structure. How Does It Function? IPS technology detects and tracks information about a device's location using a range of sensors. This can be done either with radio frequency sensors installed throughout an indoor environment or with internal sensors and radio receivers in smartphones and other IoT wearable devices. The positioning system uses location information to produce precise coordinates that are shown on an indoor map.  Can a GPS Module Be Used Inside? GPS cannot be used indoors for two main reasons: poor signal quality and poor accuracy. The GPS signal is weak when it leaves the satellite and becomes significantly weaker when it travels a long way to reach the GPS receiver, barely strong enough...