The Race Is On
Who’s going to win Convergence 4.0?
BLE- and Bluetooth-Based Wristband Delivers Personalized Health Information
Maxim Integrated has released its HSP 2.0 wristband system—which measures temperature levels, as well as respiratory and heart health, via IoT data—that companies can use to create solutions for individuals wanting control of their own health-care data.
Bluetooth Sees Boost in Development With Mesh, BLE Advancements
Bluetooth World speakers and Bluetooth Special Interest Group officials have reported a surge in development and product releases involving Bluetooth Mesh and BLE for smart buildings and smart homes.
RFID News Roundup
STMicroelectronics intros low-power microcontrollers for secure IoT applications ••• Paragon ID invests in BW Bielomatik RFID tag production, extends partnership with Biolog-id for health product traceability ••• Lanner Electronics LTE-ready edge gateway for IoT networks gains PTCRB certification ••• Hazelcast announces enterprise edition of its IoT security software ••• Sierra Wireless IoT modules certified in Japan and United States ••• Avnet offers IoT readiness workshops.
Project Zipper Finds Order Accuracy Jumps to Nearly 100 Percent With RFID
GS1 US and the Auburn University RFID Lab have released a white paper describing a 12-month pilot involving eight brands and five retailers, which found RFID technology, when used in the supply chain from the point of source through two distribution centers and to the store level, nearly eliminated shipping errors.