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With the volume of cellular M2M subscriptions forecast by Pyramid Research to increase fourfold from 2010 through this year, and global M2M and telematics market opportunities slated to reach $35 Billion by 2016 according to ABI Research, value-added 3G connectivity services are seen as crucial for carriers and operators to tap into Smart Cities and M2M markets.

Wireless programming is commonly used in the mobile phone industry to provide dynamic software upgrades and services to thousands of devices at once; its use in wireless sensor networks reduces operation costs for large-scale deployments.

“Performing OTAP with 3G technology is an ideal solution for Smart Cities sensor applications such as Smart Parking or Environmental Monitoring where sensor nodes are located underground or attached to streetlights, places that are difficult to access,” said David Gascón, CTO of Libelium.

Over-the-air programming simplifies the management of sensor networks for Smart Cities applications and Internet of Things (IoT) devices that can remain in the field for up to 10 years. Designed by Libelium for such applications, Waspmote is an open source sensor network platform that integrates more than 60 sensors and features a low power consumption mode of 0.07uA for years of battery life.

Over-the-Air Programming (OTAP) via 3G and Wi-Fi for Waspmote – Key Features:

• API software plug-in adds OTAP via 3G and Wi-Fi capability: New users and existing Waspmote customers can update single nodes, multiple nodes or an entire network over the air.
• Waspmote sensor nodes handle secure 3G/GPRS access, Wi-Fi access with WPA2, and FTPS (secure mode) Web server connections to retrieve binary files. Transmitted data is encrypted using the AES-128 algorithm, and an authenticated passkey for each node. Two levels of encryption and a high degree of security provide a robust system for Smart Cities that ensures authentication, confidentiality (privacy) and data integrity for the transmission of software updates and network configuration information.
• CE / FCC /IC certification and quad-band connectivity (850/900/1900/2100MHz). The 3G/GPRS module for Waspmote supports any cellular connection provider, and is ready for deployment in any country in the world.

For more information on Waspmote OTAP via 3G and Wi-Fi here.

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The solution was applied in wine production. The judges appreciated the challenging of introducing this kind of technology in such a traditional industry and the ability to show a clear ROI. More info

Destined for makers, hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts, the Cooking Hacks 3D Printer Kit includes professional online customer support for assembly and calibration.  Starting May 17, a series of hands-on workshops is offered at TechShop, in its Menlo Park location in California, and at Cooking Hacks in Spain, to guide users as they build their personal 3D printer.

“We’re bringing 3D printing to a new community of makers with an affordable, high quality kit and face-to-face instruction in the U.S. and Europe,” said David Bordonada, Manager of Libelium’s Open Hardware division, Cooking Hacks. “Now anyone can build their printer in just one day and get started on their own design projects.”

The Cooking Hacks 3D Printer Kit is based on the latest Prusa iT3 open hardware design with components tested in the Libelium lab. With multi-voltage/frequency (220v/110v, 50/60Hz) capabilities, the, Kit has worldwide operability and includes:
- Electronics: motors, drivers, RAMPS to allow printing from an SD card, heated bed, end stop, Arduino Mega, thermistor (thermal resistor)
- Mechanics: standard hotend, bearings, fasteners, rods, belts, pulleys
- Structure: extruder, frame, plastic parts
- Tools for mounting

The Cooking Hacks 3D Printer Kit is now available for purchase online for 650€. Attendees of the hands-on Build-It Workshops at TechShop Menlo Park may purchase the Kit when they sign up to attend. To order, click here.

Smart Cities are a big driver in the Internet of Things in terms of testing technology in big test beds and engaging individuals. In this presentation we will see facts, trends and lessons learnt from several case studies, from the experience of a 1,000+ node smart parking network in Spain to a crowdsourcing experience in Fukushima for measuring radiation levels.

Alicia Asín, Libelium’s Co-Founder and CEO. Computer Engineer by the Polytechnic Center of Zaragoza with studies at the Judge Business School of Cambridge and ESADE. She has research experience in computer security and power consumption in high performance processors. In 2007 she won the Best Paper Award in the Workshop on Computer Architecture Education (San Diego, CA). Member of the International Research Groups: Sensor Networks and Mesh Networks. Speaker about Smart Cities and Sensor Networks in major events, she is TPC member of the S-Cube Conference on Sensor Systems and Software.

Libelium delivers a powerful, modular, easy to program open source sensor platform for theInternet of Things enabling system integrators to implement reliable Smart Cities and M2M solutions with minimum time to market. Our versatile platform allows implementation of any Wireless Sensor Network, from Smart Parking to Smart Irrigation solutions.

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These new video camera sensors, in conjunction with the 3G communication module, allow the creation of sensor nodes that transmit both discrete data gathered by analog and digital sensors and complex streams of real time information, such as photos and video, to servers in the Cloud.

Waspmote uses ZigBee, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi protocols to send low bandwidth data such as temperature, humidity and CO2 levels, and high speed W-CDMA and HSPA mobile networks to upload video. “This is the first time that a single battery-powered sensor device integrates both high and low bandwidth technologies,” said David Gascón, CTO of Libelium. “We are able to minimize operation costs by using the mobile network when it is really needed.”

For security applications that require night vision mode, the new video camera sensor nodes include dozens of high-power infrared (IR) LEDs, allowing Waspmote to take pictures in total darkness. The 3G module is equipped with an internal GPS that adds geolocation meta information to all multimedia files.

Key Features:

• New 3G-communication module uses high-speed W-CDMA and HSPA mobile networks, with a speed rate of 5.5Mbps when uploading photos/videos to the Cloud. This allows to create distributed photo/video network for security and surveillance IoT applications where hundreds of small footprint sensor nodes send information simultaneously.
• 22 high-power infrared LEDs allow night vision mode which is triggered automatically: Waspmote can take photos/videos in total darkness.
• The 3G module is equipped with internal GPS combining standard NMEA frames with mobile cell ID triangulation; using both assisted-mobile (A-GPS) and mobile-based (S-GPS) modes. Now Waspmote Sensor nodes can transmit whether they are located indoors or outdoors; GPS can automatically associate geolocation information with photos and videos to show when and where they were taken.
• The Waspmote node uses HTTPS and FTPS (secure mode) Web server transmission to ensure maximum privacy in information transmission. This is specifically designed to work with Internet servers with a high degree of security, also with secure file servers.
• 3G module includes an internal SD card holder (extensible to 32 GB) to store thousands of photos and videos when connection is not available. This way information is never lost as it is stored independently of the state of the network.

Further uses of Libelium’s video camera sensors and 3G module for Waspmote include the implementation of security applications for use in asset management, road surveillance, vehicle and personnel monitoring, and in military and defense use.

For more information on the Waspmote wireless sensor development platform, visit:

• Video Camera Sensor Board [Technical Guide]
• http://www.libelium.com/products/waspmote