Nordic Semiconductor, the manufacturer of the System on a Chip (SoC) in many beacons, has published the latest online issue of Wireless Quarter Magazine. It showcases the many uses of Nordic SoCs.
The latest issue of the magazine highlights the use of Nordic SoCs in the following Bluetooth solutions:
- Bluetooth LE wildlife tracking solution
- Tracker notifications to parents if their child wanders off from a caregiver
- Bluetooth 5 monitor for refrigeration equipment
- Indoor asset tracking platform monitoring essential medical equipment in hospitals
It’s interesting that some of these companies have chosen to create their own hardware even though these scenarios are achievable using generic beacons. Sometimes, a custom hardware product has more credibility for investors and customers. However, similar levels of kudos can be achieved by branding and/or over-casing generic devices with much less cost and risk.
The magazine also has an interesting article on how smart toy manufacturers are engaging and educating children.
Read Nordic Semiconductor Wireless Quarter