Connected Devices SIG

The Cambridge Wireless Connected Devices Special Interest Group focuses on applications, systems and underlying technologies of wireless communication where the end device is a machine or other device that’s not a handset.  The group's scope encompasses the concepts of Machine to Machine (M2M) communication and the Internet of Things from the perspectives of key applications, systems design and technology. This includes wide-area networking (WAN), standard cellular communications, satellite systems and broadband, and where required local-area networking (LAN), Bluetooth, Near-Field Communications (NFC), Ultra Wide-Band (UWB), Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and other less well-known standards. Proprietary radio systems are also considered along with the data centre and back-office systems required to deliver the actual end-to-end service that customers and service providers require. 

This SIG is championed by the following people: 

Antony Rix of TTP, Tim Whittaker of Cambridge Consultants, Nick Hunn of Onzo and Paul Green of Arkessa.
 
The group seeks to:
  • showcase and promote the use of wireless communications in a broad range of markets including consumer electronics, enterprises, healthcare, industry, smart energy and security
  • address the modern trend toward ubiquitous connectivity, examining its benefits and costs
  • share knowledge between developers and users of the technology both on the available standards and on relevant proprietary technologies 
  • share expertise on development issues such as product certifications, qualification and export licence controls 
  • explore new business opportunities for members in these technologies and their applications. 
The SIG aims to hold 2-3 meetings each year in Cambridge, as well as occasional events elsewhere in the UK and Europe.
 
Recent Event
Joint Wireless Sensing and Short Range Wireless SIG "Sensing From Radio" 29th Sept 2010 at Murray Edwards College
  • "Ultrawideband (UWB) In-Building Location Systems" - Dr Andy Ward of Ubisense
  • "Broadband Spectrum Monitoring - Visualising Spectrum usage and Abusage" - Stirling Essesx of CRFS
  • "Towards THz Spectroscopy and Imaging in Standard CMOS" - Dr Lorenzo Tripodi of Philips Research
  • “Locating Wireless Devices where GPS is Not Available - Final Results of Ofcom Study” - Dr Steve Methley, Quotient Associates Limited 
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    • "Utilising Throwaway Data for Sensing Applications" - Dr Eiman Kanjo of Cambridge Mobile Sensing  

    For presentations from earlier SIG events please click here 

     Next Event   

    Connected Devices SIG ‘Big Data – Big Opportunities’

    The Internet of Things provides the exciting topic for this SIG. The emerging landscape of ‘big data’ is fast becoming a reality and with it come the challenges of deriving value for both individuals and businesses. Billions of sensors are rapidly producing vast amounts of data, to turn this data into compelling and useful information new server architecture and analysis is required. This event will look at those organisations that are already using the data to drive their businesses forward. With greater amounts of data being ‘mined’ and a reduction in collection costs now could be the time for your organisation to step forward into this brave new world of information.Presentations will be heard from; Rick Robinson, IT Architect at IBM, Jonathan Burr, President, Traveller Information Services Association, Nick Hunn, Onzo and Harry Holmwood, Heldhand
    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - Please note this event in now fully booked, but we are running a waiting list.
    This event is championed by Antony Rix of TTP, Tim Whittaker of Cambridge Consultants, Nick Hunn of Onzo and Paul Green of Arkessa. We are very grateful to The Cabinet Office for facilitating this event and for Rohde & Schwarz for sponsoring the lunch at this event.
     
    The new Internet of Things promises a world where billions of sensors are connected to the web, sending data about us, the things we own and our environment.  The latest communications technologies and low power processors are making the data collection a reality, but to turn that into useful and compelling information need an understanding of how to mine and analyse the resulting data.
     
    The task is massive.  Billions of sensors rapidly produce trillions or quadrillions of data readings, generating a problem which has acquired the name “Big Data”.  It needs innovative new server architectures to process this data at a realistic cost and customer focussed data analysts who can derive value from it; both for individuals and for businesses that use that intelligence to improve their performance and enable new models.
     
    This seminar brings together speakers from companies that have grasped the Big Data baton and are already using data to drive their business.  As the quantity of data that can be collected grows and the cost of obtaining each piece of data decreases, their insight is vital to help you understand how to survive in this brave new world of information.

    Presentations will be heard from:
     
    This event is FREE to members of Cambridge Wireless. Tickets for non-members are £150.00 plus VAT.
    To join Cambridge Wireless as a member and attend future events for free, please visit:
     
    Faciliated by: Lunch Sponsor:
    www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk www.rohde-schwarz.com
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