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Consumer Electronics Daily News Friday, January 11, 2019 4 0 Cognitive, Plume and Qualcomm Partner with Stanley Black & Decker Cognitive Systems Corp., Plume and Qualcomm Technologies announced their partnership with Stanley Black & Decker in the creation of its ground- breaking Omni security product. Omni's unique capabilities are enabled by Cognitive Systems' Aura WiFi Motion technology, Plume's cognitive service curation platform, OpenSync device soft- ware stack and Qualcomm's advanced Qualcomm Mesh Networking Platform. The result is a self-install security and motion detection system that alerts end users to motion in and around their homes and businesses without the priva- cy risks, set-up hassles or high costs that come with security cameras and sensors. The collaboration between the four organizations is an unprecedented step towards creating a truly cognitive, smart home or business. "We are very pleased to be working closely with these great companies and integrating our Aura WiFi Motion soft- ware with their solutions. With more than 35 patents granted, we are very well posi- tioned to disrupt the smart home industry by providing motion detection for securi- ty applications and elder care, and most notably, the vital context needed to make a truly smart home," said Taj Manku, co- Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Cognitive Systems. "Our WiFi Motion software stack allows Stanley Black & Decker's Omni to provide motion detec- tion coverage across an entire home or business, without cameras, so that users know their locations and loved ones are safe and secure." Cognitive Systems' Aura WiFi Motion technology uses unique radio fre- quency (RF) sensing technology that can "see" and interpret WiFi signals. On top of this RF sensing, Cognitive Systems uses predictive analytics for reliable and accu- rate detection and localization of motion. Cognitive's solution integrates with OpenSync, an open source embedded software that allows partners like Cognitive to launch applications to a ready-made audience across millions of homes. OpenSync intelligently processes data collected by Omni in the Plume Cloud and enables new services to be deployed, managed and supported. "As the IoT landscape changes with more devices and use-cases, customers are increasingly looking for new service providers to enter the home and bring new solutions over-the-top," said Tyson Marian, Chief Commercial Officer at Plume. "Omni is a great example of how we enable partners to provide new WiFi applications and monetize their services leveraging our existing service portfolio to deliver performance and insightful data at scale." Omni by Stanley Black & Decker will be available for purchase in the sum- mer of 2019. "Our goal is to provide our customers with a security product that provides true peace of mind," said Spencer Maid, Vice President, Breakthrough Innovation at Stanley Black & Decker. "Cognitive Systems' Aura WiFi Motion technology, combined with Adaptive WiFi™ delivered through Plume's cognitive service curation plat- form, allows true interoperability between IoT devices to ensure motion is monitored and interpreted effectively, enabling customers to not only protect their homes and businesses, but also keep their privacy intact." "As evidenced by the rapid prolifer- ation of connected devices in the home over the last few years, consumers are on the precipice of a new era in smart home technology," said Gopi Sirineni, Vice President, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "We are excited to be working alongside Cognitive Systems, Plume and Stanley Black & Decker as they adopt emerging wireless technologies like RF sensing and mesh networking to deliver these innovative new applications to estab- lished industries like home and business security." About Cognitive Systems Cognitive Systems Corp., is on a mission to transform the way WiFi networks are used. Its flagship technology, Aura WiFi Motion, uses wireless signals to detect motion in the home. Aura WiFi Motion harnesses machine learning and predic- tive analytics to reliably identify and localize motion for home monitoring, remote monitoring and energy manage- ment. This patented technology is lay- ered onto existing WiFi networks, with- out adding any new hardware, to enhance security service provider and router man- ufacturer offerings. About Stanley Black & Decker Stanley Black & Decker is a $13 billion revenue, $20-plus billion market capital- ization, purpose-driven industrial organi- zation. Stanley Black & Decker has 58,000 employees in more than 60 coun- tries and operates the world's largest tools and storage business, the world's second largest commercial electronic security company, a leading engineered fastening business as well as Oil & Gas and Infrastructure businesses. The com- pany's iconic brands include BLACK+DECKER, Bostitch, CRAFTS- MAN, DEWALT, FACOM, Irwin, Lenox, Porter Cable and Stanley. Stanley Black & Decker is a company for the makers and innovators, the craftsmen and the caregivers, and those doing the hard work to make the world a better place. Learn more at www.stanleyblackand- decker.com. About Plume Plume is the pioneer of Adaptive WiFi, the world's first self-optimizing WiFi delivering reliable and consistent Internet experience to every corner of the home, and the original designer and inventor of WiFi Pods and SuperPods. Plume is driv- en by the Plume Cloud, a powerful cloud-based control plane, enabling the most advanced, resilient home WiFi solu- tion due to its ability to dynamically adapt and respond to changing network loads and interference. An open source common software, OpenSync can be integrated into third party hardware for connection to the Plume Cloud. Plume's cognitive service curation platform enables a rich set of modern digital serv- ices for the home which can run-on third- party hardware platforms and be deployed at massive scale. Visit www.plume.com and www .platform.plume.com. Osram Increases Safety, Enables Customizable Interiors in Rinspeed microSNAP Vehicle Osram, a global high-tech lighting com- pany, announced it is the exclusive light- ing partner for Rinspeed's latest concept vehicle, microSNAP. The vehicle fea- tures a variety of Osram components for lighting and sensing applications, such as biometric identification, ambient light- ing, smart headlights and more. These technologies are lighting the way to an automotive future that is more urban, efficient and dynamic. For the third year, the global leader in automotive lighting has supported the Rinspeed concept vehi- cle, which shows how advanced sensing technologies and innovative illumination will transform the way the world moves. Similar to Rinspeed's previous Snap vehicle, the microSNAP has a chassis, known as a "skateboard" containing the drivetrain and most of the IT, which con- nects to various body types or "pods." The microSNAP design is considerably more compact, making it an exceptionally ver- satile tool for last-mile transportation or express delivery of goods. As autonomous driving and urbanization proliferates, hav- ing smaller, more flexible vehicles will be critical in reducing congestion in cities and optimizing vehicle efficiencies. While versatility and efficiency are important pieces of the future mobility puzzle, safety still will be paramount. That is why Osram delivered both visible lighting and infrared components to microSNAP's interior and exterior – giv- ing the vehicle unique abilities to monitor its internal and external environment. Outside the vehicle, microSNAP uses Osram's Eviyos, the world's first hybrid LED for smart headlights. Eviyos contains individually controlled pixels that automatically turn on and off, allow- ing more of the road to be illuminated without blinding oncoming drivers. Beyond headlights, Eviyos projects images and messages on the road to alert passengers and pedestrians, ultimately improving safety and enhancing the rid- ing experience. Self-driving vehicles will lead to new safety concerns outside of vehicles. As a provider of high-power infrared pulse lasers in LiDAR systems, Osram is com- mitted to making autonomous driving as safe as possible for everyone. With driver- less cars, understanding the movement and intent of both pedestrians and vehicles is crucial in urban environments. The front and rear of the vehicle is made safer through a dynamic brake indicator that communicates with those outside the vehi- cle. LEDs located on the pillars of microSNAP's pod and the front of the skateboard are illuminated at different lev- els to show the entire braking process. This intuitive lighting application helps commu- nicate to pedestrians by letting them know when the vehicle is at a complete stop. "Visible and infrared lighting create numerous safety opportunities that are integral for autonomous vehicles as they become a reality. We're excited to show- case those possibilities with Rinspeed on its microSNAP vehicle," said Wolfgang Lex, Vice President and General Manager of Automotive at Osram Opto Semiconductors. "From LiDAR sensing to adaptive headlights and information projection, LEDs carry the torch to a safer and more robust driving future." Inside microSNAP, Osram continues to increase safety with infrared compo- nents by applying them to the vehicle's 3D facial recognition and iris scanning systems. Not only do these technologies increase security by ensuring only approved individuals occupy the vehicle, such as for autonomous ridesharing, they also allow the vehicle to adapt to an indi- vidual's desired settings. Once an individ- ual is recognized through biometric iden- tification, everything from personalized lighting options to preferred temperature can be adjusted to meet a passenger's pre- viously set needs. These same compo- nents also empower gesture recognition used to move and enlarge content from a center console screen to the windshield. Further assistance for ridesharing includes passenger monitoring, which scans the interior for forgotten objects after a rider leaves and notifies them with an audible signal or mobile message. Health monitoring is also featured in microSNAP through Osram's infrared LEDs (IREDS), which track passengers' vital signs for sudden changes. "Autonomous vehicles create new and transformational opportunities for our infrared emitters and sensors," said Bodo Ischebeck, Vice President and General Manager of Industry and Mobile Devices at Osram Opto Semiconductors. "Osram's IREDs are enabling advanced biometric applications in Rinpeed's microSNAP – enhancing safety, security and well-being for passengers. Our focus will continue to be delivering dynamic LEDs to customers and giving them ultimate design freedom so they can create innovative spaces that improve people's lives." Supporting microSNAP's highly customizable environment, Osram pro- vides human centric lighting to the vehi- cle's interior, which emphasizes the inter- play of light, atmosphere and space to enhance the well-being of passengers. Osram's Osire E4633i adds to the experi- ence by connecting lighting to the sound system for a fully integrated light show. As vehicles begin to take over driving functions, their interiors will become more of a living space, making this kind of customization a gateway to new interi- or uses such as for work and leisure. Additional information can be found at www.osram.com.