IndoMonitoring: December 2018

Sunday, December 30, 2018

5 Hal Menarik Implementasi Edge Computing di Computex 2018

Five eye-catching edge computing implementations showcased at Computex 2018

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Computex 2018, as a benchmark for global B2B professional technology exhibition, highlights six themes - artificial intelligence (AI), 5G communication, blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), innovations & startups and gaming & VR. Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) expects advances of the six major technologies will introduce innovative applications and infuse new energy into Taiwan's economy.

A glimpse at the exhibits at this year's event - which started on June 5 - shows that AI has become an industry-wide focus of new product R&D. Centralized computation architectures can hardly cope with the requirements by growingly diverse AI applications. As such, equipping end devices with sufficient edge computing capabilities is now an important market trend. A wide variety of edge computing implementations are being showcased at Computex 2018, with self-driving cars, drones, robots, VR/AR/MR devices, surveillance cameras particularly grabbing visitors's attention.

Visitors entering TWTC Exhibition Hall 1 will not miss the large-size drone put on display by Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) at Computex. With a wheelbase of 3.75m, ITRI's unique hybrid power drone features a flight duration of 45 minutes when carrying a 30kg payload. Compared to pure battery-powered flying vehicles, ITRI's drone stays in the air longer. According to ITRI, running on both batteries and internal combustion engines, the drone is easy to maneuver and flies long distance thanks to the combined benefits of the high sensitivity of batteries and the high power output of gasoline.

The high-payload and high-duration drone can be used for long-range missions, such as dropping off supplies to disaster areas, inspecting bridges and cleaning power lines. ITRI emphasizes that using the drone to clean power lines is a perfect example demonstrating its tremendous value. Contaminants on the insulators of an electrical power line can cause an electrical fault and must be periodically cleaned and maintained. ITRI's drone can help a power company carry out such a task. In the case of Taiwan, this can increase the total power output by 1%-2%.

Aside from drones, self-driving cars are also a highlight of edge computing applications. Elitegroup Computer Systems (ESC) is showcasing a 10.1-inch 2DIM in-vehicle computer with a 3-second boot time as required by automakers. With self-driving cars now a confirmed trend, an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) that processes data sent back from a range of sensors in real time is essential. In view of this, ESC builds its automotive system with dual ARM processors��Cortex M and Cortex A7, operating system software as well as WLAN and Bluetooth communication. ESC is supplying the product to automakers in Taiwan and China.

ESC also has a mini remote-control self-driving car integrated with the company's ADAS on display at Computex. The ESC ADAS enables blind spot visibility and 360-degree surround view. It can be applied to trucks longer than 20 feet and resolves the blind spot problem for large vehicles with its camera and image processing capability, thereby enhancing road safety.

The service robot moving around at TWTC Exhibition Hall 1 is the smart robot AYUDA developed by SYSCOM Group, a leading system integrator based in Taiwan. AYUDA is also the first police robot that the New Taipei City Police Department is deploying in remote mountain areas to provide local citizens with police administration messages. AYUDA is also being used to provide services at banks and hospitals.

According to SYSCOM Group, AYUDA has a built-in indoor positioning system and therefore can navigate an indoor area using its internal database. It also has face and voice recognition capabilities, allowing it to analyze a visitor's speech and give an appropriate response. To avoid delay in response resulting from back-and-forth communication via network connection, AYUDA on display at Computex operates offline, interacting with visitors using its built-in processor and database. In addition, AYUDA allows a high level of customization to accommodate wide-ranging customer needs in robot appearance, communication protocols and cloud connections.

Virtual reality (VR) has inspired worldwide users with never-before-experienced visual enjoyments. However, those who have used VR glasses feel limited and inconvenienced by the VR glass cable. In response, Silicon Line introduces VR Optical Links featuring high-speed data transfer, high-resolution display, lightweight form factor, ultra-flexibility and long-range transmission to enhance VR user experiences.

Using optical cables, VR Optical Links enable data transfer speeds far surpassing those of traditional copper cables. The advantage of high-speed data transfer is that the transmission range can be up to 10m and it allows the transmission of high-resolution images so the VR effects are more refined and lifelike. Furthermore, as optical cables are 70% lighter than copper cables, VR glass users will feel much less incumbered.

With respect to image processing, security surveillance has become an important AI application in recent years. VIVOTEK's 360-degree panomorph fisheye camera FE9391-EV with built-in deep learning algorithms can easily detect and identify people and objects in an area and accurately calculate the number of people and the length of time they stay in the area.

VIVOTEK's FE9391-EV is equipped with edge computing capability that allows it to perform front-end image processing and then send the results to the back-end, thereby offloading some work from the cloud platform. This way, the front-end device can respond more quickly. According to VIVOTEK, the product can be put to use in diverse scenarios. For example, the police can use it for security surveillance in public areas. Retailers can use it to check how long consumers stay in front of a particular shelf and figure out a hot spot to display their merchandise. They can also use it to monitor how long a line is at a checkout lane. When it exceeds a predetermined limit, the system can automatically alert other cashiers to support so retailers will be able to enhance service quality.

Edge computing is rising to become an important trend in recent years. End devices with capabilities to perform real time computation and make smart responses will soon be everywhere in our lives. At Computex 2018, there are multiple products putting edge computing to practical use and they will continue to boom as the industry infuses more technological advances and creativity into their developments.

ITRI large-size drone can be applied for long-range missions

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Busit - IoT Systems Management for Smart City, Smart Building & Industry 4.0

Busit SAS specializes in software publishing for IoT control, Big Data and analytics, with business solutions dedicated to Smart City, Smart Building and Industry 4.0

Interview with Guillaume MERIEL, Director of Communication and Partnerships Busit

Editorial Committee: In what context does your innovation fit?

For over 6 years, the explosion of IoT demand has changed the uses and habits of production and consumption. The offer has also evolved and innovation continues to regularly bring new use cases. This technology brings significant market opportunities to industries, smart buildings and connected cities.

Network issues, the complexity of IoT communication protocols and the processing of large amounts of data have led us to design a product that is both powerful and easy to use so that trades can take ownership of these technologies and create new technologies. value from the information collected.

We believe that technology must be the engine and not a brake on digital transformation.

CE: How did you develop your project?

The Busit IoT platform , available in the cloud or deployed on our clients' servers, simply collects operational data from buildings, cities or industries, whether from connected objects, web services or third-party applications.

By federating this information within this global solution, its users can then interact objects and services, automatically control equipment and clearly display indicators calculated in real time.

The objective of the Busit platform is to facilitate the exploitation of data by converting raw information into Smart Data. By contextualizing the data, its users can generate their own key indicators and quickly configure their own dashboards without prior knowledge.

To meet the needs of the market, we offer end-to-end solutions that can be easily integrated into existing systems in the form of three verticalized versions:

Busit Smart Building
Busit Smart City
Busit Smart Industry

With these dedicated solutions, business teams can easily create applications that correspond to their business and provide for a gradual integration of new needs.

We provide a scalable platform with multiple tools and SDKs that allow integrators and customers to add functionality based on their expectations.

Busit® makes effective and fast the grip of all your equipment

CE: What are your current actions and deployments?

We continue to carry out an intensive R & D program to consolidate our expertise in data processing, with in particular the integration of artificial intelligence for predictive maintenance.

At the same time, several significant projects are being finalized, notably in the industry with a roll-out to several factories in Europe. Busit IoT Platform was also selected by a European telecom operator for the nationwide construction and marketing of Smart City, Smart Building and Smart Agriculture offers via the LoRa network, in partnership with Actility .

We will have the opportunity to reveal these successes soon.

CE: Why did you join the SCS Cluster?

The sharing of knowledge, experiences and networks is as necessary to our development as to the economic fabric of our region.

When we considered joining an ecosystem combining a strong technological component and pragmatism specific to industrialists, it is only natural that we joined the SCS Cluster.

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CE: Did the SCS Cluster bring you what you were looking for?

Absolutely !

In the same year of our membership, the Cluster has supported us effectively in the framework of a European level label. Since 2016, several joint projects have also been conducted with the members, met during the different events of the cluster.

Finally, thanks to the SCS Cluster, we have increased our visibility, and each time makes beautiful encounters.

CE: What do you expect from the Pole tomorrow?

In concrete terms, we are already planning to increase our scope internationally by taking part in trade shows regularly offered by the Cluster abroad.

We hope that the Pole will continue its support, and will be as dynamic in organizing round tables and networking meetings around current topics as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Industry 4.0.

SOURCE: https://www.pole-scs.org/2018/10/03/busit-iot-systems-management-for-smart-city-smart-building-industry-4-0/

The Interaction between Industry 4.0 & Smart Buildings

We will decide in real time what energy sources to use in harmony with our nearby environment

Industry 4.0 is the fourth industrial revolution that whereby digital technologies will revolutionise our industries [1]. Such digital technologies will be key elements in the way societies manage non only industrial processes, but also health, food, water and energy [2]. The era of Energy 4.0 has started.

The development of Smart Grids will allow the interaction between Industry 4.0 and smart houses and buildings. The smart operation of electrical systems requires bidirectional information flows; so the different agents involved, from producers to consumers, can make decisions about its operation.

Thanks to their smart homes and electrical vehicles, electrical consumers will participate actively in the management of smart grids, becoming key players in this new concept of Energy 4.0. Technologies that allow users to manage their electrical consumption and coordinate the charge and discharge of their electrical vehicles using renewable energy generated at home are already a reality [3]. The Smart Energy concept is not only applicable to our homes, but also to office buildings, shopping centres, factories and even cities [4].

[1] Connected Industry 4.0. Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism, Spanish Government: http://www.industriaconectada40.gob.es/

[2] The Digital Energy System 4.0. 2016. European Technology Platform for Electricity Networks of the Future (ETP SmartGrids):
http://www.smartgrids.eu/documents/ETP%20SG%20Digital%20Energy%20System%204.0%202016.pdf

[3] Enphase Home Energy Solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-il-r4mlys

[4] Nissan introduces the Fuel Station of the Future:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLs7YOjC2mE&t=14s

source: https://www.norvento.com/en/energy-participative/

Benefits of Smart Building Automation with IoT

Building managers and real estate investors aren’t the only ones who have a vested interest in reducing building operating costs and improving related efficiencies. Any business owner or operator looking to reduce the amount of money spent on utilities and maintenance costs can profit from employing Internet of Things (IoT) based platforms to transform their properties into smart buildings. Automating processes related to energy efficiency, temperature control, security, and even sanitation can improve operations in ways that directly impact the bottom line.

But, before we dive into the benefits, what exactly is a “Smart Building”? Though it’s not quite as futuristic as the home in the Jetsons, a smart building is a structure with functions that have been automated based on owner or manager specifications. Tasks that have traditionally taken time to carry out and mental power to keep track of can now be performed automatically by IoT-connected technologies. These tasks can be scheduled in advance, adjusted or rescheduled remotely, and monitored through related technologies.

Though the automation of certain maintenance tasks has been possible for years, the costs associated with automation often made it prohibitive. Luckily, the ever-dropping costs of IoT sensors now make smart building upgrades an obvious decision for anyone hoping to invest in business efficiency.

A variety of smart building trends are popping up on the market, and property owners are increasingly turning to IoT tech to automate many of the normal, everyday functions of their properties. Here are just a few of the ways a smart building can improve your bottom line:

IoT for HVAC and Lighting

Optimizing the lighting and HVAC in your building can dramatically decrease your electricity bill. HVAC and lighting make up 59% commercial energy use. In a study conducted by Texas Instruments, advanced HVAC and lighting IoT solutions were found to cut energy use by 40% - and that’s just the savings from sensor control. Savings increase when you upgrade outdated lighting solutions from fluorescent to LED.

Thermal Comfort

By using sensors to heat or cool specific rooms at specific times, the costs of thermal comfort will decrease. In addition, the same Texas Instruments study found that optimizing thermal comfort increases human productivity by 3%, an effect that will also improve your bottom line.

Air Quality

Increasing the air quality of your building will generate increased happiness and productivity for the building occupants. But, even more importantly, IoT sensors that monitor a building’s air quality might catch something that might take a human more time to identify (i.e. carbon monoxide and other volatile carbon emission detection). When a sensor can sniff these threats out and fix them before a property or its occupants are at risk, your bottom line is already on the upswing.

Physical Security

TechTarget notes that as the market for Smart Buildings is set to increase fourfold over the next ten years, enterprises in particular are implementing IoT solutions to manage office security. Systems including security cameras, movement detectors, digital identification devices, and access management stations represent a massive boost to safety and security in any building – and by employing a digital solution that you can centralize and toggle yourself, you save money on additional security aspects that would be rendered redundant.

Sanitation

Connecting sanitation devices with sensors is just another way smart buildings can reduce cost. Imagine the ability to control water flow, paper consumption, air flow for hand drying, and aroma or cleaning chemical sprays on a timer that can be controlled by a single source. Restricting access to certain facilities while they are cleaning or controlling the temperature and lighting of facilities while they are not in use can significantly reduce costs and improve your bottom line.

Improving operations, productivity, and efficiency with ever-evolving sensor technology will have positive impacts on the financial and interpersonal sides of your business. Mundane tasks can be automated, occupants rendered more comfortable and productive, and your bottom line optimized to account for the added competencies.

To explore how you can begin the process of making your organization’s real estate smarter, contact one of our qualified representatives. As pioneers driving the field of IoT to new heights, we’d be happy to assist you in driving your business forward and your expenses back.

source: https://www.telit.com/blog/smart-building-automation-benefits/

The impact of the internet of things on buildings

September 09, 2018 by Karl Walker, market development manager, Beckhoff Automation

What do you need within a building to ensure that energy is used efficiently and the occupants are comfortable? Control systems? Sensors? Easy user interaction? The answer is, of course, “all of the above”. Haven’t we been doing this for many years, anyway? Have control principles and the hardware technologies that enable them really changed much during this period? The answer is probably an emphatic “no”. We still use temperature and CO2 sensors to provide the feedback for HVAC systems, or motion detectors for lighting systems. Equipment still breaks down, often without any visible warning signs, leaving the occupants in an uncomfortable environment until the problem is fixed. We’re constantly being told about the industry’s “performance gap” with respect to the energy consumption of buildings, sometimes more than 400% above the calculated or modelled figure.

So, what’s going wrong and why haven’t we fixed the problem yet? Some would argue that the blame lies squarely at the feet of the main contractors, attempting to “value engineer” every last penny out of a building’s construction costs, with control systems often the first to fall victim. Others might blame the “that’s the way we’ve always done it” attitude of the M&E design consultants. The truth is, however, generally down to a lack of communication: Not just a lack of communication between the users and the systems affecting the ways in which they can interact with them, but a more fundamental issue of equipment and systems failing to communicate and interact with one another.

The “fourth industrial revolution” – or “Industry 4.0” as it is more commonly known – was first publically introduced in 2011 to address shortcomings in the manufacturing and process control industries, identifying weaknesses in interoperability, transparency of data, technical assistance and decentralised decision-making. Through the implementation of open networking standards and increased automation technology, manufacturing has benefitted from vastly improved methods of self-optimization, self-configuration, self-diagnosis, cognition and intelligent support of workers in ever-increasingly complex processes. Much of this success has been thanks to IoT-enabled devices providing real-time data to improve the understanding of current operating conditions and detecting faults and failures in production, combined with various software packages that provide overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) information to factory management in order to highlight the root causes of problems and possible faults and weak points in the system. Furthermore, these systems are able to gain self-awareness and self-predictiveness, which provide a greater insight into the status and performance of the factory as a whole. Peer-to-peer comparison and the convergence of health information from various components provides a precise health prediction down to component level, triggering maintenance actions that result in near-zero downtime.

So, why should a building work any differently from a machine? A machine is expected to perform to specification, otherwise there are serious ramifications. It’s almost as if people aren’t really important and their performance output as a result of having to work in a poor environment is inconsequential. A recent report from Morgan Stanley claims that buildings optimised for occupants can command 3% more rent and gain a 10% increase in equity value, have a significant increase in workers’ productivity (and reduced absenteeism) as well as potentially reducing energy usage by 30%.

An energy efficient, occupant-optimised intelligent building can be achieved by taking a more holistic approach to building controls and collecting, aggregating and processing all building data which includes all systems, sub-systems, plant and sensors;

Sensors detect changes, such as occupancy, temperature, air quality or motion in a room and feed that information to building management systems.

Building management systems enable facility managers to automate and manage the different variables of a building's operation, including temperature, ventilation and lighting.

Collected data is stored and analysed over time so that adjustments can be made and further savings can be realised, which could even include the optimisation of space.

Although the principles of control of a smart building require a new way of looking at the problem, they don’t necessarily result in a “rip it out and start again” outcome for the control hardware. IoT-enabled sensors and gateways allow new devices to be added to existing systems and existing (or additional) systems to be connected to one another. Using standard and open IoT protocols such as MQTT, AMQP and OPC-UA, data can be easily collected, collated and processed in a central location, either on-premises or in the Cloud, where analytics software can make sense of it all and optimise and continually fine-tune the control processes, as well as providing a ‘single pane view’ to occupants, facilities managers and energy managers.

Additionally, many IoT-enabled sensors are wireless or use existing IT infrastructure, thus minimising installation time and disruption. Thanks to the openness of IoT, this new data can be freely used by any of the other devices within the system to improve control decisions. Internet-based information, such as weather and traffic conditions, can also be incorporated into control and optimisation algorithms. For the user, interaction with these systems can be greatly simplified via mobile phone or assistant technology such as the Google Home or Amazon Echo.

Opportunities surrounding the implementation of IoT devices will be encountered on an increasingly regular basis, with new products and systems continuously arriving on the market. As building operators improve their understanding of IoT and identify ways to fully harness and utilise data there will likely be a surge in sensor-based information being used to maximise efficiency and improve comfort levels for occupants.

Commercial buildings are perfectly positioned to take advantage of connected devices and join the dots between existing systems. With the course ahead seemingly set on a trajectory towards widespread adoption, IoT will usher in a new era of smart buildings and could eventually lay the foundations for establishing the smart cities of the future.

Beckhoff will be exhibiting at the Smart Buildings Show 2018 (Barbican, London, 7-8 Nov) showing how its TwinCAT IoT function libraries and new EK9160 IoT coupler enable easy integration of sensors, I/O and third-party equipment into the IoT ecosystem and will also be presenting a CIBSE-accredited CPD course entitled “IoT in Buildings” in the Training Theatre.

source: http://www.smartbuildingsmagazine.com/features/the-impact-of-the-internet-of-things-on-buildings

Monday, December 31, 2018