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EdTech Show Daily 1 9 Monday, June 24, 2019 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 work- ing closely with these great companies and integrating our Aura WiFi Motion software with their solutions. With more than 35 patents granted, we are very well positioned to disrupt the smart home industry by providing motion detection for security applica- tions 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 detection 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 accurate detection and localization of motion. Cognitive's solution integrates with OpenSync, an open source embed- ded 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 support- ed. "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." Visit www.plume.com and www .platform.plume.com. StarLab a Hit with Students, Parents & Teachers Think you can't impress your students with technology anymore? Think again. A portable planetarium from StarLab ® is a unique, immersive and interactive learning tool that helps students of all ages discover just how exciting learning can be. "This is awesome!" is the typical response from students about StarLab, as their eyes light up with increased under- standing of the world around them. What more could an educator ask for? Optimized Visuals StarLab is designed not only to educate but to engage today's digitally-inclined students. Kids at all grade levels are cap- tivated by StarLab's high-resolution images and full-screen AV environment. StarLab's completely immersive 360-degree digital display is unlike any- thing students can access on a personal tablet or laptop, or even at school with a traditional projection screen. The dome's plush gray interior surface absorbs bright light, preventing image glare and wash- out, making it ideal for digital projec- tions. Enhanced Lessons This versatile learning tool will be used again and again across multiple grade levels, subjects and lessons. StarLab's wealth of pre-planned curricula – provid- ed in user-friendly software designed with educators in mind – elevates learn- ing about astronomy, history, earth sci- ences, mythology and more to an entirely new level that makes students want to learn more. Guaranteed Compliance Teachers and parents can have confi- dence in the science education their kids receive with StarLab. It comes with hands-on exercises and activities developed by science edu- cators to enhance student learning. Lesson plans, designed to meet all cur- rent state and national curriculum stan- dards, are provided in a clear step-by- step format. StarLab portable planetariums are engineered and constructed in Yulee, Florida using flame-retardant, kid-tested materials to ensure you receive the safest, highest-quality dome available. Simplified Funding School administrators are often chal- lenged to equip teachers with the tools necessary to fully engage today's stu- dents. StarLab is an educational invest- ment that pays for itself by opening doors to learning that can't be experienced any other way. Students and teachers alike will want to enjoy StarLab for years to come. With its wide range of uses – travel through the universe, explore the earth's topography, study hurricanes with real-time data from the National Weather Service website – students will be engaged and inspired time and again, making StarLab a worth- while scholastic investment. Uncomplicated Set-Up StarLab's dome, available in 5-, 6- or 7- meter sizes, fits conveniently into its rolling storage bag. In addition to its stor- age bag, StarLab comes equipped with curricula, a tablet, a high-resolution pro- jector and a super-quiet blower. All com- ponents are lightweight yet durably con- structed to withstand usage in K12 envi- ronments. The dome easily inflates or deflates in under 30 minutes, making set-up and tear-down a snap. The easy-access door and built-in directional interior lighting make entering and exiting StarLab has- sle-free. Experienced Support Whatever your questions, StarLab's highly knowledgeable staff can assist you. StarLab also comes with helpful step-by-step instructions and how-to videos. For more information, visit www .starlab.com. AcuRite Launches Atlas Weather Station Chaney Instrument Co. has announced the release of a new weather station, the AcuRite Atlas. Built with high-precision sensor technology, Atlas allows users to connect to hyperlocal weather condi- tions. Atlas has the ability to track UV exposure, light intensity and lightning, in addition to monitoring temperature, humidity, rainfall, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction. Along with these new features, Atlas offers an enhanced accuracy rating within one degree, improved durability and more frequent readings. "AcuRite Atlas is the future of per- sonal weather monitoring and our most advanced weather station yet," said AcuRite Meteorologist Kari Strenfel. "Atlas provides consumers with a weath- er system they can depend on to accurate- ly predict a variety of weather conditions in their exact location, rather than relying on a weather report that's generated at the nearest news station or airport." The launch of products like AcuRite Atlas is part of an increasing smart home technology trend providing home and business owners with highly accurate, actionable, personalized information. Weather stations are sought-after by a wide variety of audiences from industry professionals like landscapers and farm- ers, to personal at-home users interested in outdoor activities and the latest tech- nology gadgets. Atlas allows users to quickly and easily access their data, archive it so they can look back and analyze historical information, and share it with fellow weather enthusiasts. Consumers are able to choose how they view their informa- tion, either on a high-definition touch- screen display or through remote moni- toring, or both. The high-definition indoor touch- screen display offers a quick snapshot of the day's high and low records and graphs for each measurement to track trends. The display features an SD card slot for long-term storage of weather data. Atlas can provide remote monitoring from any device – mobile or desktop, including via the My AcuRite smart- phone app. This feature lets users view data from anywhere, even at work or on vacation, allowing them to stay connect- ed. Customizable alerts and notifications inform of changing weather conditions that might need attention. Atlas has the capability to integrate with Amazon Echo for convenient, personalized weather reports from Alexa. AcuRite Atlas retails starting at $249.99 and is available at www.acu- rite.com. About AcuRite The AcuRite brand is owned by Chaney Instrument Co., a subsidiary of the Primex Family of Companies (PFOC) and a family-owned business headquar- tered in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Founded in 1943, Chaney Instrument Co. and its AcuRite brand are leaders in weather and home monitoring solutions. In addition to weather stations, AcuRite offers a broad line of home and environ- mental monitoring devices. The company is known for developing products with intuitive designs that fit seamlessly into day-to-day life, keeping people connect- ed to the things that matter most. For more information, visit www .acurite.com.