M2M : Machine 2 Machine

Motorola launched a new wireless modules that provides WiFi capability and also provides an integration platform into the cellular modules.
Motorola, Inc. today announced the launch of W24 M2M wireless module, the new innovative Wi-Fi addition to the Motorola Machine-to-machine (M2M) Wireless Module family. The W24 module is designed to meet customer demand for cost-effective and secure Wi-Fi access for wireless broadband communications, offering top quality and features typical of Motorola solutions.

The W24 module conforms to Motorola’s vision of supporting all technologies with a common form factor, thereby enabling smooth and fast integration into M2M applications, including fleet management, security, automation and remote control, and vending machines.

The W24 provides M2M applications with high speed throughput and secure access to IP networks via wireless LANs or via cellular networks when connected to the G24 GSM family of modules. The module also supports seamless Wi-Fi - cellular data routing by linking a local subnet to the Internet via a single cellular connection, thus enabling linkage between local area network (WLAN) and wide area network (WAN).

The module’s powerful standalone capabilities, such as built-in operating system and CPU, communication stack and security protocols eliminate the need for additional development and make it easy to integrate with existing manufacturer designs.

For example, the W24 module offloads the entire task of Internet communications from the host application, enabling manufacturers with limited Internet programming resources to quickly and easily Internet-enable their devices by inserting just a few commands in their application.

“The W24 module was developed in response to M2M platform developers needs to reduce costs by concentrating communications between multiple devices via Wi-Fi access points. In addition, the W24 connectivity with G24 modules means that customers can now leverage a single design for applications requiring both real-time (cellular) and broadband (Wi-Fi) communication”, says Aharon Mirsky, vice president of Motorola Israel and Director of Wireless Modules business Unit.

“Once again, leading manufacturers can rely on Motorola, as the acknowledged innovator in the wireless communications industry, and with its commitment to top quality products. Motorola offers a superior solution, which allows its clients to take advantage of Wi-Fi technology, for improving their business operations, while reducing costs.”

The W24 module supports the IEEE 802.11b/g wireless specifications. Its feature set include the TCP/UDP, HTTP, FTP, SFTP, DHCP, PPP, SMTP, POP3, Telnet and DNS internet protocols. Seamless Wi-Fi - Cellular data routing is available due to the W24 Network Address Translation (NAT: 28.97, +0.97, +3.46%) capabilities and to the DHCP server that supports up to 255 clients

Sierra Wireless modems and software connect people and systems to mobile broadband networks around the world. Sierra wireless is expanding its offering of smart mobile data devices to the European market.

Company release around the launch of its M2M products in Europe
Rugged and Intelligent Devices
The AirLink PinPoint X is an intelligent in-vehicle platform embedded with ALEOS technology, enabling robust device configuration and network session persistence. Equipped with a high precision GPS receiver and advanced remote management capabilities, the PinPoint X is well-suited for a wide variety of mobile data and location applications requiring real-time and continual data access.

Embedded Intelligence
Sierra Wireless AirLink devices are powered by ALEOS embedded intelligence. ALEOS, available only on the AirLink line of devices, simplifies installation, deployment and management of any wireless solution. Compatible with numerous machine protocols, ALEOS streamlines integration with a broad set of legacy equipment. In addition, ALEOS ensures a persistent network connection and enables extensive remote management and diagnostics, all of which are vital in remote, unmanned operations where physical access is difficult and expensive.

Came across this PR http://www.wyless.com/ - This tells us that the market for M2M services is expanding. This is not a pilot deployment of M2M on a few devices but the plan is to enable these services to 160,000 devices.

Wyless, the international wireless data communications group, has signed a deal with ABB Robotics to deliver a remote service which will enable production lines to maintain round the clock operation. Through the new remote service, provided over the Wyless global wireless data network, ABB is aiming to extend the uptime of its installed base of over 160,000 robots and lower the overall cost of ownership through pro-active maintenance and reduction in production disturbances.

The remote service package is based on the concept of logging a robot’s key performance data and sending this remotely to an ABB service center via GPRS technology. The robot will automatically be able to alert the central database, triggering an SMS to the on-call service engineer, who can then immediately access a detailed data error log and quickly identify the exact fault. At anytime and from anywhere, an engineer can verify robot status and access important maintenance information about a robot system by logging into the MyRobot ABB website.

Motorola, Inc. launched its G24-Lite, the newest in the flagship family of G24 Machine-to-Machine (M2M) wireless modules. The product is designed to suit the basic needs of large M2M systems, utilizing wireless capabilities to automate and streamline their extensive services. G24-Lite offers Motorola quality, combined with selected features, for customers looking to improve their business operations through M2M applications.

Built for easy integration into various M2M projects, the G24-Lite wireless modules can enable many M2M applications including telematics & fleet management, remote metering, automation & control, security, and vending machines.

“We are proud to launch the G24-Lite, which meets the demands of large-scale M2M platforms developers. The G24-Lite delivers high-tier technology and quality at a competitive price,” says Aviad Gefen, Director of Motorola’s Wireless Module Unit.

Using M2M Connectivity modules - Comtech has developed POS display that displays realt time news and updates on a terminal.

Leading technology company Comtech M2M has developed a pioneering wireless digital signage system that is set to deliver a breakthrough in point of purchase (POP) displays.
Extra system
Extra system

The “Extra…” system provides retailers with eye-catching in-store POP displays that quickly grab the consumer’s attention, stimulate impulse sales and create additional advertising opportunities for their clients.

In addition to attracting customers, “Extra…” can also monitor the levels of products sold from the POP display to provide clients with more accurate sales data and the ability to track the success of in-store promotions.

One of the leading point-of-purchase display manufacturers in the UK, Tradewind Display has recently integrated the “Extra …” digital signage system with their range of acrylic and metal retail stands. These state-of-the-art display stands grab consumer’s attention with a scrolling LED news ticker and an eye-catching LCD poster direct to captive audiences within newsagents, convenience and other retail stores.