Building and home control using a mioty® Class B extension

The Internet of Things (IoT) is associated with constant increases in the networking of devices, resulting in more frequent interference between different systems. Similarly, this increased networking also means that data packets no longer reach the recipient reliably and that important information is lost. mioty® technology uses the telegram splitting method to pave the way for better handling of faults and the reliable transmission of data even in environments with a high level of radio traffic.

What does Class B mean?

Class B is the most recent class and delivers additional control functions relative to its two predecessors. This is made possible by a broadcast mode in which the base station transmits a periodic signal, or beacon, that can be received by all endpoints supported by Class B.

Additional applications in building management

mioty® Class B offers a powerful alternative for smart building and smart home applications in particular. A single base station is sufficient to interconnect and control actuators and sensors located everywhere from the basement to the roof. If a sensor detects a leak in a water pipe, for example, valves can be controlled or closed to prevent further damage to the building.

Class Z and Class A

Class Z devices primarily perform conventional measurement tasks. One such application is in the area of smart metering, where the sensors transmit data relating to power, water, and gas consumption to the base station without receiving a response.

Building on Class Z, Class A provides additional configuration benefits by allowing messages to be sent downlink from the base station to an endpoint.

Other topics

 

KI4Tools – intelligent hand-operated tools

With a retrofittable sensor module for hand tools, it’s possible to measure various parameters during work processes in order to ensure process optimization, transparency, and quality.

 

5G Bavaria in dialog

In collaboration with NIK, the network for the digital economy of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region, Fraunhofer IIS is presenting the fifth generation of the mobile communications network as part of its 5G Bavaria initiative. Over four events, the Institute will examine the capabilities and opportunities of the technology from a theoretical and a practical perspective.

 

HMI — Self-sufficiency itself!

As part of the live stream, Fraunhofer IIS presented the basis for interactive and self-sufficient Industry 4.0 processes and smart mobility applications in collaboration with the Fraunhofer CCIT Research Center IoT-COMMs.

 

Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2021 for mioty® robust IoT sensor network

Reducing the energy consumption of entire industrial complexes, optimizing the irrigation of fields, or monitoring CO2 emissions are just some of the capabilities of mioty®.

 

Smart infrastructure improves road safety

Identifying all road users is a difficult task – particularly at intersections with poor visibility. The HORIS radar system is designed to tackle precisely this problem.

 

Green waves in use

The HALI project relates to the use of »green waves« for the police, fire service, and ambulances. Thanks to the networking of traffic lights and reliable positioning of emergency vehicles, it’s possible to transmit positioning data to the lights as the vehicle approaches.

 

Testing to verify distance estimation

Tests of the official Corona-Warn-App involved re-enacting realistic scenarios with 10 to 20 test subjects, who wore helmets equipped with markers.

 

mioty® for farming

The Regional Sensor Cloud allows agricultural sensor data to be captured and evaluated. Equipped with mioty® technology, the sensors supply local measurement readings such as soil moisture and soil temperature at various depths, humidity and air temperature at various altitudes, and rain measurement data.