From Presence Detection to Vital Sensing: How to Develop Your IoT Solution Quickly

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www.eetimes.eu, Sept. 05, 2022 – 

The Internet of Things (IoT) is on the rise. Smart devices are unlocking the benefits of technology that help to create added value for people and increase productivity in the industry. However, the IoT also presents many challenges, like the complexity of working with new technologies and the need to acquire and process data to make smart decisions. In other words, it is challenging to transform product features into system solutions. Infineon is addressing such challenges by offering ready-to-deploy solutions based on the XENSIV™ connected sensor kit, a prototyping platform for simplifying and accelerating the development of new applications and innovative use cases.

While there are many ways to define the Internet of Things (IoT), it is most commonly referred to as a network of "things" connected to the internet. "Things" are physical objects equipped with sensors, actuators, processing capabilities, and connectivity. The devices populating the IoT world are often defined as "smart". The smart part can largely be the result of collected and interpreted sensor data, used to trigger actions. A connection to the internet or a dedicated cloud is required so that devices can interact with each other, exchange data within the network, and be controlled remotely. In this way, IoT technologies can help address social challenges, add benefits for people, and increase productivity in the industry.

Unleashing the power of the IoT

At the heart of every IoT solution, you find microelectronics: sensors, actuators, microcontrollers (MCUs), communication modules, and security components. These components enable the system to measure and process the relevant environmental data and connect to the internet. To build a successful IoT device, however, it is not enough to have access to the physical modules. These must be integrated into a network quickly and efficiently, a large amount of data has to be processed in an intelligent way, and a stable and secure connection to the cloud has to be established.

To overcome such fundamental challenges and further accelerate development, Infineon offers a dedicated development platform that enables engineers to implement their IoT ideas quickly, easily, and securely. The XENSIV™ connected sensor kit (CSK) is Infineon's first IoT sensor platform, enabling fast prototyping and development based on Infineon's radar, environmental sensors, and other sensors. Customers who want to quickly design and deploy IoT solutions can access Infineon's all-in-one development ecosystem with comprehensive sensor libraries and application code examples for sensor and connectivity use cases.

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