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Consumer Electronics Daily News 1 3 Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Power of IoT in Agriculture Realized in MultiTech's Joint Solution with Technolution MultiTech Systems, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of M2M and IoT communication devices, announced a joint solution with Technolution, an internationally operating technology integrator, that optimizes growing con- ditions using solar powered wireless sensors. Developed by Technolution and equipped with a MultiConnect ® Conduit ® IoT gateway, the new Sense2Grow platform utilizes the power of the LoRaWAN protocol to receive fine-grained data on growing conditions and has the potential to gen- erate data that can be used to manage and monitor business processes for a wide variety of industrial use. The new Sense2Grow platform is currently up and running within the biggest rose greenhouses in the Netherlands, Porta Nova, growers of the coveted Red Naomi rose. "The new Sense2Grow system has provided us with a complete IoT chain: sensor nodes, communication to cloud, central data storage, central device management, data presentation, even installation support," said Leon Dukker, Managing Director at Porta Nova. "We now have access to all the information we need in the format we choose. Our sensor data is presented to us via colored heat maps – it's an ideal for- mat for us to review this kind of informa- tion." Technolution's Sense2Grow indus- trial IoT solution is not limited to agri- culture, as it connects sensors to generate data that can be used to man- age and monitor busi- ness processes for a wide variety of industrial use. "Simply put, it converts data into information, giving you a bet- ter and more up-to-date picture of your business practices. This can yield new insights on how to improve and renew your business practices," said Olaf Peters, System Architect at Technolution. The Sense2Grow system imple- ments data as a service, where the cus- tomer owns the data. In most situations, sensor data is forwarded to third parties for domain specific analysis and presen- tation. Raw sensor data can also be inspected in the Sense2Grow web dash- board. "The installation of Technolution's innovative platform within Porta Nova's greenhouses demonstrates the benefits of combining sensor and LoRa technologies to capture vital, hard- to-reach information without relying on unpredictable cellular coverage," said Neil Carey. "MultiTech's MultiConnect Conduit is the industry's most configurable, manageable and scal- able LoRa gateway and was ideally suit- ed for the Sense2Grow platform. We are proud to be part of a solution that further reinforces the power, impact and poten- tial of Smart Farming." MultiTech MultiConnect Conduit is ideal for numerous market segments, including agricultural, industrial, smart cities and medical. Each Conduit gate- way has the ability to manage thousands of MultiConnect mDot™ LoRaWAN modules and other sensors and transmit their data over any cellular network to a customer's preferred data management platform. To learn more, visit www.multitech.com or stop by booth #2314. Petrics Partnership to Allow Pet Parents to Order & Receive Food Intolerance Test Results By Kristopher Johnson, Director of Sales & Marketing Petrics, Inc., a pet health technology company specializing in using artificial intelligence to help pet owners manage their pet's health, has partnered with Affordable Allergy Testing to incorporate food intolerance test functionality through its Health & Nutrition mobile application. The customized test, called 5Strands ® Affordable Petrics Test, expands the number of ingredients tested in pet foods and treats to over 1,500, sat- isfying many of the thousands of ingredi- ents that are accessible in the Petrics App. The app is the first cat and dog diet and nutrition recommendation engine (patent pending) that helps pet parents choose healthier food options for their pets based specifically on ingredients. The partnership improves the way pet owners can further optimize food and treat choices for their unique pet once they receive the intolerance results. Petrics released the cat and dog diet and nutrition recommendation engine in June of 2018 to offer healthier food and treat options for each unique pet. The free Health & Nutrition App can recommend the best foods and treats based on each pet's personalized needs like breed-spe- cific health risks, age, activity levels and pre-existing medical conditions. Compiled and validated by industry experts, the app offers a breakdown of several thousand foods and associated ingredi- ents, so pet owners can identify the best possible food options through the informative recommen- dation system. To further ensure the best food and treat options, the new customized 5Strands Affordable Petrics Test delivers results right through the app to better identify food intolerances that may impact the health of each unique dog or cat, allowing pet parents to exclude harmful ingredients that affect their daily lives. 5Strands Affordable Petrics Testing is a bio-resonance hair analysis test, requiring 10-15 strands, that measures food substances causing non-IgE mediat- ed reactions, known as "intolerances." Reactions have a delayed onset, with symptoms appearing several hours or days after ingestion and lasting a longer period of time. Common symptoms may include eczema, bloating, diarrhea, constipation and in more severe cases, pain, inflammation or weight problems. The exclusive, non-invasive testing can quickly identify if your pet's body is intolerant to over 1,500 food items. The list of items tested is the most compre- hensive of any on the U.S. market today. This screening tool can help pet parents and pet health professionals make the dietary changes necessary to allow adverse symptoms to improve, while optimizing nutrition for an overall healthier pet. The free Petrics Health and Nutrition App works with both iOS and Android platforms and is available for download in the App Store and Google Play. For more information, visit www .petrics.com or select your download option at www.petrics.com/download. UV-C Degradation Analysis of Vocera Badges By Christian Davis, Vice President of Technology, Seal Shield, LLC The use of Vocera Badges is a standard utility in hospitals. However, these devices may become contaminated with harmful bacteria and viruses, leading to serious infections. Hence, Vocera badges require thorough disinfection on a regular basis. Customary procedures such as heat and pressure, disinfectant wipes and standard UV-C light irradia- tion, for disinfection, are not approved by Vocera. Exposure to UV-C lights generated from low/high pressure mer- cury lamps can cause degradation to materials within the device, voiding manufacturer's warranty. "ElectroClave™ UV-C Disinfection" developed by Seal Shield helps prevent infections associated with Vocera Badges. The ElectroClave uses a specific UV-C spectrum that ensures minimal degradation in materials within the device while providing thorough and consistent disinfection. The ElectroClave achieves this safe, thorough and consistent disinfection by generating a UV-C spectrum that sets it apart from its competitors. It has less than 10nm variance from our peak out- put, allowing 100 percent of the optical output to be in the UVC germicidal spec- trum with 0 percent of optical output in other UV wavelengths. Seal Shield can ensure that through the UV-C exposure protocol, the relevant Vocera Badge exposed to the UV-C light through ElectroClave would receive opti- mal disinfection. Additionally, through the visual inspection, it can be guaran- teed, as performed by the relevant study approved by Vocera, there would be min- imal color discoloration or chalking after excess exposure to our UV-C irradiation. The ElectroClave offers multiple benefits, such as: ensuring a 99.99 per- cent pathogen kill; rapid 360-degree disinfection; dis- infection compliance track- ing/reporting for both device and user; and disinfection validity ensuring compliance is maintained. Disinfection Management: 360-degree UV-C exposure; rapid disinfection cycles; adjustable efficacy; and compliance and validity. Device Management: device-to-user accountability; secured inventory; NFC proximity tap-n-go access; device agnos- tic; multi-device capacity. Our professional scientists can conclude that ElectroClave will not affect the per- formance of a Vocera badge during its life service and provide only an optimal disinfection service through the use of our product. To learn more about The ElectroClave, please visit us at www.sealshield.com/ products/uvc-disinfection-management. Seal Shield is showcasing the new ver- sion of ElectroClave at booth #43258. About Seal Shield Founded in 2006, Seal Shield is a world leader in infection control technology. Now, with concerns over the increasing spread of infec- tious diseases, corporate institutions, governments, foodservice, education facilities and consumers are also demanding infection control solu- tions. Seal Shield offers a full range of technologies and patent pending products that mitigate the risk of cross contamina- tion in healthcare settings, communal environments and households. These include waterproof/antimicrobial key- boards, mice, TV remotes, screen protec- tors and UV-C disinfection for mobile devices that when combined create the most complete infection control solution available. For more information, call 904.800.7315, email marketing@seal shield.com, go to www.sealshield.com or stop by booth #43258.