Just got to see this in action at a government facility. It's extremely versatile and accurate. I can't wait to see it in action at other locations.
@JaredSian
6 ай бұрын
Great video!
@richj120952
3 ай бұрын
Same concept was tried in Portland, OR back in the early 2000's. (At least on a City wide basis.) So, this is not new in design. (Perhaps in the use of an RF band.) Failed then, and I can't see it being paid for by Government agencies. Commercial industries also have plenty of options to have IoT devices report information via cellular connections. Home users on IoT already have home WiFi and an Internet connection. So there is no advantage for them to connect to such a system. So, all in all, I don't think this will be commercially viable in the U.S. at all. Perhaps in 3rd world locations?
@MilesightIoT
3 ай бұрын
However, LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a different technology that has evolved significantly since then, particularly in its use of RF bands and low-power consumption, which addresses many of the issues older systems faced. While it's correct that government funding for such infrastructure might be limited, LoRaWAN's value proposition lies in its cost-effectiveness and low power usage, which can make it more appealing for specific applications compared to cellular connections. For example, LoRaWAN is particularly useful for widespread, low-data IoT applications like smart metering, environmental monitoring, and asset tracking, where cellular connections might be too expensive or power-hungry. Home users might not see a direct advantage over WiFi for their IoT devices, but the industrial and municipal applications-such as smart city infrastructure, agriculture, and logistics-can benefit greatly from LoRaWAN's capabilities. As for commercial viability, it's gaining traction in many parts of the world, including developed countries. The potential for use in developing regions is certainly strong, given the lower costs and infrastructure requirements compared to traditional cellular networks. Overall, while there are challenges, dismissing LoRaWAN's potential outright may overlook the significant advancements and niche applications where it excels.
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