Ubiquitous computing

EQS-News: u-blox AG: u-blox presents Bluetooth AoA explorer kits for high precision indoor positioning

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Thalwil, Switzerland - June 29, 2021 - u-blox (SIX:UBXN,OTC:UBLXF), a leading global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced the release of two "explorer kits" aimed at letting product developers evaluate the potential of Bluetooth direction finding and high precision indoor positioning .

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  • Thalwil, Switzerland - June 29, 2021 - u-blox (SIX:UBXN,OTC:UBLXF), a leading global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced the release of two "explorer kits" aimed at letting product developers evaluate the potential of Bluetooth direction finding and high precision indoor positioning .
  • Recognizing the growing demand for more accurate indoor positioning solutions, the Bluetooth SIG released Bluetooth direction finding, offering a major improvement over previous RSSI (receiver signal strength indicator)-based solutions.
  • - The u-blox XPLR-AOA-2 demonstrates the u-blox high precision indoor position proof of concept built around Bluetooth direction finding.
  • Both explorer kits use the u-blox NINA-B4 Bluetooth 5.1 low energy module featuring Nordic Semiconductor's nRF52833 Bluetooth(R) Low Energy System-on-Chip (SoC).

Thematic Research into the Smart Clothing (Wearable Tech) Industry to 2023 - Featuring Adidas, Alphabet and Athos Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, June 28, 2021

Smart clothing is essentially electronic devices designed to communicate with connected devices (like smartphones) and the wearer's body.

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  • Smart clothing is essentially electronic devices designed to communicate with connected devices (like smartphones) and the wearer's body.
  • Progress in areas such as electronic textiles, artificial intelligence (AI), motion tracking, and haptics will drive the smart clothing market's growth.
  • It includes comprehensive industry analysis, including forecasts for smart clothing revenues and shipments to 2030 alongside overall wearable tech market sizing data.
  • It also provides details of how smart clothing works and how it can be used by both consumers and enterprises.

Smart Card In Healthcare Market Size To Reach $2.46 Billion By 2028: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Monday, June 28, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The global smart card in healthcare market size is expectedto reach USD 2.46 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The global smart card in healthcare market size is expectedto reach USD 2.46 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.
  • Growing initiatives by market players and governments of various countries for the implementation of smart cards in the healthcare system are fueling market growth.
  • Similar to other markets, the market for smart card in healthcare has also been significantly affected by COVID-19.
  • Grand View Research has segmented the global smart card in healthcare market on the basis of product type, component, and region:
    Smart Card In Healthcare Product Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2028)

Smart Card In Healthcare Market Size To Reach $2.46 Billion By 2028: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Monday, June 28, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The global smart card in healthcare market size is expectedto reach USD 2.46 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The global smart card in healthcare market size is expectedto reach USD 2.46 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.
  • Growing initiatives by market players and governments of various countries for the implementation of smart cards in the healthcare system are fueling market growth.
  • Similar to other markets, the market for smart card in healthcare has also been significantly affected by COVID-19.
  • Grand View Research has segmented the global smart card in healthcare market on the basis of product type, component, and region:
    Smart Card In Healthcare Product Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2028)

JCB expands partnership with Nets Group to grow JCB Contactless acceptance in the Nordics

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Monday, June 28, 2021

JCB cardmembers can now use JCB Contactless on 244,000 merchant POS systems across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.

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  • JCB cardmembers can now use JCB Contactless on 244,000 merchant POS systems across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
  • International NFC payment protocols make it possible to enable JCB Contactless acceptance around the world, while EMV(R)[3] technology ensures highly secure payment transactions.
  • Robert Hoffmann, CEO of Concardis and Nets Merchant Services says: "We are happy to support contactless acceptance of JCB across the Nordics benefitting JCB cardmembers once they again can travel abroad.
  • [1] 'JCB expands its merchant network with Nets Group in Finland', 21.01.2020, JCB expands its merchant network with Nets Group in Finland | JCB Global Website, (Accessed January 2021).

Opportunities in the Global Parking Access Control Market to 2027: Size, Share, Outlook and Opportunity Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, June 25, 2021

The "Parking Access Control Market - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2019 - 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Parking Access Control Market - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2019 - 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Parking access control systems mainly use Magnetic or Barcode Ticket Technology, RFID (Radio-frequency identification) Technology, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi technologies to authorize access to vehicles.
  • This report segments the global parking access control market on the basis of product type, solution, technology, vertical, and region.
  • Global Parking Access Control Market, By Technology, 2017-2027 (US$ Million)
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Lux Research Predicts a $25 Billion Market for Wearable Biosensors by 2030

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Incumbent testing and diagnostic technologies are often expensive, bulky, and uncomfortable for long-term or on-demand monitoring applications.

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  • Incumbent testing and diagnostic technologies are often expensive, bulky, and uncomfortable for long-term or on-demand monitoring applications.
  • In contrast, wearable electronics offer biosensing capabilities that are convenient and allow consumers to monitor their health on a continuous basis and derive insights.
  • With a growing population suffering from various health conditions and increasing awareness around the importance of monitoring health conditions, the wearable biosensor device market will proliferate, with favorable regulations and insurance policies further catalyzing growth.
  • Ultimately, Lux forecasts that, by 2030, the total market for biosensor devices for the five health conditions in the EU, APAC, and North America together will be around $25 billion, with a CAGR of 23%.

COSMO Technologies secures funding and announces new product launches

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

DENVER, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- COSMO Technologies, Inc., a first-of-its-kind family technology design and manufacturing company, announced today the closing of its Pre-Seed funding round.

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  • DENVER, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- COSMO Technologies, Inc., a first-of-its-kind family technology design and manufacturing company, announced today the closing of its Pre-Seed funding round.
  • "This funding gives us extra momentum as we develop a credible, holistic solution to the family technology dilemma."
  • COSMO's flagship product, the JrTrack Kids Smartwatch, is a 4G-enabled wearable for kids ages 5-12 years old.
  • Committed to the idea that technology should be designed for families, not just repurposed from other segments, COSMO is pioneering new product categories.

Global Smart Ticketing Markets, 2021-2027 - Parking & Transportation and Sports & Entertainment

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

The Global Smart Ticketing Market size is expected to reach $21.1 billion by 2027, rising at a market growth of 15.6% CAGR during the forecast period.

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  • The Global Smart Ticketing Market size is expected to reach $21.1 billion by 2027, rising at a market growth of 15.6% CAGR during the forecast period.
  • The smart ticketing system refers to a system that helps in securely saving tickets in electronic format in a microchip.
  • Effective application of a broad array of smart technology is expected to boost the growth of the smart ticket market.
  • This factor creates many profitable growth opportunities for the global smart ticketing market during the forecast period.

Identiv Joins DoseID Consortium to Develop and Strengthen Industry Standards for RFID in Healthcare

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Monday, June 21, 2021

DoseID connects industry participants from across the healthcare continuum to ensure RFID quality, performance, and interoperability for drug products and medical equipment.

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  • DoseID connects industry participants from across the healthcare continuum to ensure RFID quality, performance, and interoperability for drug products and medical equipment.
  • Identiv joins the consortium of leading healthcare companies sharing the mission and vision of DoseID to facilitate industry-wide collaboration for RFID healthcare standards.
  • Identiv RFID devices can be used in a wide range of healthcare applications, representing a significant growth opportunity for the company.
  • Identiv offers several healthcare-focused RFID-based solutions providing secure authentication, anti-counterfeiting, transfer of patient information, temperature sensing, and monitoring and patient compliance.