B+B SmartWorx in Control Design: “Wireless Unbound: Gather Data and Signals From Difficult-to-Reach Devices”
Once a wireless technology hits a tipping point in the consumer world, industry adopts the technology and advances it, explains Mike Fahrion, product management director and IoT strategist at B&B Electronics. “A lighter, smaller version of Bluetooth called Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) was recently developed for sensors,” he says. “In consumer applications, Bluetooth targeted applications in retail grocery stores placing tiny battery-powered beacons that send out their IDs. Holders of frequent shopper cards can download an app for their smartphones that works with the technology to help users navigate the store and get special offers.”
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