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Green in: ZigBee kits, dealing with shade
Digi announced enhancements to its iDigi platform at Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley 2009, and one of those enhancements was a set of development kits for green applications. iDigi is termed “Platform as a Service” (PaaS) for developing wireless applications. With access to a sandbox development environment and other hosted software over a Web services interface, the platform connects to devices seamlessly so developers can focus...
preview: http://www.embedded-computing.com   date: 4/21/2009

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Mesh wireless sensor networks: Choosing the appropriate technology
While most network approaches use routing as the basic architecture, new flooding-based technology offers distinct advantages, especially when it comes to larger networks. Selecting an appropriate technology from a range of possibilities is the key to any successful system design, and selecting a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) technology is certainly no different. The two main technologies used to transmit data in mesh-based WSNs are...
preview: http://www.industrial-embedded.com   date: 7/21/2009

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The climate (control) for ZigBee
Editor’s note: The ZigBee Alliance is continuing to grow as the standards mature and the technology makes its way into increasingly important applications. When we spotted the recent announcement about Emerson Climate Technologies joining the alliance, we asked Tom Fredricks, division VP of engineering, for further insight into why they’re supporting ZigBee technology.
preview: http://www.industrial-embedded.com   date: 7/21/2009

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The wireless toolbox
One of the more petite and unique small form factors available today is a modular radio form factor called XBee. To provide some background on why the form factor was created and how it can simplify designs, John describes the technology and thinking behind these modular radios.
preview: http://www.smallformfactors.com   date: 3/27/2009

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Texas Instruments MSP430 and Energy Harvesting
Adrian Valenzuela, product marketing engineer for the Texas Instruments MSP430 microcontroller family, talks with eg3.com about energy harvesting based on solar energy, vibrations, thermal differences and other innovative methods as well as RF, Zigbee, and other technologies.
preview: http://www.eg3.com   date: 1/20/2009

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The Embedded M2M Opportunity - Harbor Research Speaks
The network of things is already here. But what does it mean? Where are the new opportunities? M2M or 'machine-to-machine' computing means networking your device and enabling 'smart services' or 'web services' by acquiring, manipulating, and profiting from business data. Glen Allmendinger, founder and President, Harbor Research, discusses business opportunities in the M2M space especially for manufacturers and makers of devices.
preview: http://www.eg3.com   date: 4/7/2009

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Digi Podcasts - RF, Xbee, Networking & More
RF Basics An Overview of Wireless Technology Presenter: Jared Hofhiens, Digi International 11/21/2008 Length: 30:18 Flash video (46 MB Requires latest Flash player) Video podcast (46 MB) Audio only (21 MB) XBee & XBee-PRO Presenter: Justin Strong, Digi International 11/19/2008 Length: 2:18 Flash video (27 MB Requires latest Flash player) Video podcast (27 MB) Drop-in Networking Smart Energy Application Presenter: Dave...
preview: http://www.digi.com