Smart Cities Archives - RFID JOURNAL

Utilities Share Illinois Internet of Things Network

by Claire Swedberg | Apr 16, 2023 | Features

Two gas companies in the Chicago area will share the RF mesh network that Itron provides to electric company ComEd, each capturing its own secure data via the same infrastructure.

Wireless Parking Solution Designed for Multi-Protocol Use

by Claire Swedberg | Mar 27, 2023 | News

IP Parking offers all major wireless protocols with its automated, single-device solution, using Elatec readers, and is now planning UWB inclusion as well.

RFID News Roundup

by Rich Handley | Mar 2, 2023 | News

NXP adds NFC to secure element for Matter devices; STAR Systems receives patent for antenna design; TSC Printronix print engine offers RFID encoding; Sierra Wireless unveils IoT module with Sony chipset; Renesas, AMD collaborate on RF front-end solution; ScaleOut Software adds simulation to digital twin service; Industry IoT Consortium publishes new white paper; KnarrTek white papers discuss ERP, RFID data capture.

IoT Building System Cuts Energy Consumption

by Claire Swedberg | Jan 10, 2023 | News

Nordic Propeye's LoRa-based solution is being released in the United States to track carbon dioxide and other building conditions, with wireless connectivity and AI in the cloud.

Energous Transmitter Receives South Korean Regulatory Approval

by Rich Handley | Dec 15, 2022 | News

The WattUp PowerBridge, part of the company's ecosystem of IoT wireless power transfer technologies, has been granted approval for unlimited distance transmission.

New Module Supports NB-IoT, Cat-M1 Frequencies

by Claire Swedberg | Dec 9, 2022 | News

A product from Renesas Electronics is being built into devices requiring LPWAN-based connectivity across global locations so they can provide wireless coverage in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Seoul and Kyiv Receive Smart-City Awards

by Rich Handley | Nov 18, 2022 | Editor's Notes

The Korean and Ukrainian cities have been honored for their embracing of digital and connected technologies for the betterment of their citizens.

Japan’s LoRaWAN Adoption May Grow with Technology Partnership

by Claire Swedberg | Nov 13, 2022 | Features

IT company Takumi Shoji is teaming with Kerlink to offer end-to-end IoT solutions for applications ranging from industrial and smart-city monitoring to tracking landslides and preventing bear attacks.

IoT Transmits Fresh Water Levels from Remote Islands

by Claire Swedberg | Oct 7, 2022 | News

IoT Ventures' solution uses solar power and Semtech-based LoRaWAN connectivity to detect and transmit water availability in the Cook Islands, and the company is partnering with Lacuna Space to expand coverage to locations lacking cellular networks.