EnOcean and ROHM Announce Strategic Partnership at electronica 2012

Munich, Germany / Kyoto, Japan (PRWEB) November 12, 2012

EnOcean and ROHM Co., Ltd., a Japanese semiconductor manufacturer, will announce their strategic partnership at electronica 2012 (hall A5, booth 542). As a major objective of this agreement, ROHM and EnOcean will work together to establish EnOceans energy harvesting wireless technology in the Japanese market and strengthen the presence of EnOcean in the Asian region. In addition, ROHMs long-standing experience in wireless communication as well as low-power ICs and modules gives the perfect basis to further help develop EnOceans technology in the future, to address the needs of Japanese customers.

EnOcean modules collect the energy they need for wireless communication from the surrounding environment using motion, light or temperature differentials. This innovative principle of energy harvesting enables ultra-low power sensor networks to operate without cables and batteries. Being maintenance-free and highly flexible, EnOcean products are ideal for countless fields of application, including energy management, building and industry automation, smart home solutions or logistics monitoring. The EnOcean wireless protocol is standardized internationally as ISO/IEC 14543-3-10, the only standard for ultra-low power and energy harvesting wireless solutions.

Following the partnership with EnOcean and as a promoter of the EnOcean Alliance, ROHM will support further development of energy harvesting wireless technology as an international communication standard as well as strengthen marketing and sales of EnOcean modules on the Japanese market.

EnOceans batteryless wireless and maintenance-free technology opens up new opportunities not only for building and home automation systems but also for the growing sensor network market in transportation, logistics and health care, says Hidemi Takasu, Managing Director, Research and Development Headquarters of ROHM Co., Ltd. ROHM will work closely with EnOcean and proceed in developing and enhancing batteryless wireless sensor networks by providing our sensor technology and low-power consumption technology.

ROHM offers Large Scale Integration (LSI) systems, discrete components and module products, utilizing the latest semiconductor technology. Its in-house production uses the most advanced automation technology keeping the products at the forefront of the electronic component manufacturing industry and enabling customized product development. The companys product portfolio offers a wide range of applications and solutions including products for wireless sensor networks and the energy harvesting market, for example, various types of sensors, low-power ICs such as nonvolatile logic, modules and high efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells.

Im very excited about the partnership of ROHM and EnOcean. This important strategic step will not only drive the success of EnOceans batteryless wireless technology on the Japanese market. It will also increase the perception of energy harvesting wireless technology throughout the Asian region, said Laurent Giai-Miniet, CEO of EnOcean. Im very proud EnOcean now has such a strong worldwide acting Japanese partner. The partnership with ROHM is a pillar of EnOceans business development to become a powerful global player on the international stage in several industries such as telecommunications, IT, consumer electronics or automotive.

About ROHM Co., Ltd.

ROHM was established in Kyoto, Japan, in 1958 and designs, manufactures, and sells various types of semiconductors for consumer electronics, mobile phones and networks, automotive electronics, and other applications. ROHMs design and manufacturing teams provide high-quality products to customers through the companys global design centers and sales networks worldwide. ROHM employs over 21,000 people worldwide and posted sales of 304 billion yen in FY2011 (for the year ended March 31, 2012).

For additional information, please visit ROHMs web site at http://www.rohm.com.

About EnOcean

EnOcean is the originator of patented energy harvesting wireless technology. Headquartered in Oberhaching, near Munich, the company manufactures and markets energy harvesting wireless modules for use in building and industrial applications as well as in further application fields such as smart home, smart metering, logistics or transport. EnOcean technology combines miniaturized energy converters with ultra-low-power electronics and robust RF communication. For 10 years, leading product manufacturers have chosen wireless modules from EnOcean to enable their system ideas. EnOcean is a promoter of the EnOcean Alliance, a consortium of companies from the world’s building sector that has set itself the aim of creating innovative solutions for sustainable buildings. Self-powered wireless technology from EnOcean has been successfully deployed in more than 250,000 buildings worldwide. The EnOcean wireless protocol is standardized internationally as ISO/IEC 14543-3-10, which is optimized for wireless solutions with ultra-low power consumption and energy harvesting.

For more information visit http://www.enocean.com.

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Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) January 02, 2013 A smart home offers its occupants comfort, security and the opportunity to save energy via an automated networked system. It links together various services, such as lighting, heating and domestic appliances, to form a single, intelligent system. But whats next for connected homes? At CES 2013(Las Vegas, January 8-11) visitors can experience the future of interacting with their homes based on innovative, sustainable technology at three locations: The NexStep/EnOcean showcase (IBM Suite Venetian Hotel Level 2, Suite 2405) exhibits an example implementation of the NexStep Cloud Concierge Platform and Services. This includes a demonstration of the NexStep Concierge Help Button, along with cloud-based registration, control, service and support, and communication, integrating energy harvesting wireless technology from EnOcean, making the use and changing of batteries in automation devices unnecessary. In addition, Texas Instruments(LVCC, South Hall 1, Booth 20612) and Maxim(Venetian Tower, Suite 31-221 and adjacent rooms) will demo examples of EnOcean-based smart home devices in action and show how they control a house by only using energy from the surrounding environment. The energy harvesting wireless technology from EnOcean is based on a simple but brilliant principle: where there is motion, light, pressure, heat or differences in temperature, small amounts of energy can be harvested and used to transmit a wireless signal. Instead of using batteries or another external power supply, wireless EnOcean modules are powered by energy converters: an electrodynamic energy converter, which uses mechanical motion, a miniaturized solar module which generates energy from light, as well as a thermoelectric converter which taps heat as an energy source. Products integrating energy harvesting wireless technology range from battery-less switches, sensors that monitor temperature, humidity, motion and light, and actuators to move HVAC dampers or radiator water valves. All of these products are distributed throughout a home to control lighting, HVAC, security or energy consumption eliminating the need for batteries while offering high flexibility and reliable, maintenance-free operation. The next step of Smart Homes Batteryless wireless sensors act as the sensory organs; the eyes and ears of the home, supplying the necessary information for intelligent control of diverse applications. Standardized profiles assure interoperability, linking different technologies from multiple manufacturers to work together as part of a complex smart home system. EnOcean technology is the ideal connection to bridge the last few meters between sensors in the home with an existing WLAN or mobile communication network. NexSteps Cloud Concierge Platform provides the indispensable elements of a smarter electronics ecosystem, bringing the trinity of user, devices, and services together. The platform supports the distinct phases of the connected device life-cycle including device connection and on boarding, human interface via speech command and control, device use including provision for e-commerce with smart ads and alerts, and service and support in the form of the NexStep Universal Help Services. NexStep Cloud Concierge Services software and middle-ware reside in the control device (whether a tablet, a smart phone, the appliance, or a purpose-built platform), the cloud, and optionally the gateway. Key capabilities and services provided for the connected device include 1) Secure provisioning and authentication, 2) Secure control with support for VoIP, voice command and control, 3) Secure e-commerce, with support for smart ads and alerts, and 4) Secure maintenance and diagnostics for connected devices via the patented NexStep Concierge Help. The NexStep Cloud Concierge Platform in conjunction with cloud-based services, and peripherals from EnOcean, provide a top-to-bottom, comprehensive smarter electronics ecosystem, simultaneously benefiting the consumer, the CE company, and the service provider. Consumer Electronics companies and service providers need to simplify the way consumers control and service connected devices at home, says Dr. Robert Stepanian, CEO NexStep, Inc. As connected home ecosystems become more evolved and complex, consumers demand a convenient way to manage their home with a platform that provides access and support across purpose-built control devices, smart phones and tablets, as part of a new digital lifestyle. About NexStep, Inc. NexStep IP and technology address the distinct phases of the connected device lifecycle including, device connection and on boarding, human interface via speech command and control, transaction and use with provision for e-commerce via smart ads and alerts, and service and support in the form of NexStep Cloud Concierge Services. Target customers and licensees for NexStep IP and technology are: 1) Service providers including telecommunications, satellite, and cable companies, 2) CE firms focused on TV, STB, Blu-Ray, home gateway and gaming consoles, 3) Major appliance companies, 4) Wireless, communications, CE Processor/SoC (System on Chip) companies, 5) Cloud-based analytics and device management firms, 6) Remote control companies, and 7) Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs). NexStep is a Delaware company with headquarters in San Jose, CA/Silicon Valley. For more information visit http://www.NexStep.com About EnOcean EnOcean is the originator of patented energy harvesting wireless technology. Headquartered in Oberhaching, near Munich, the company manufactures and markets energy harvesting wireless modules for use in building and industrial applications as well as in further application fields such as smart home, smart metering, logistics or transport. EnOcean technology combines miniaturized energy converters with ultra-low-power electronics and robust RF communication. For 10 years, leading product manufacturers have chosen wireless modules from EnOcean to enable their system ideas. EnOcean is a promoter of the EnOcean Alliance, a consortium of companies from the world’s building sector that has set itself the aim of creating innovative solutions for sustainable buildings. Self-powered wireless technology from EnOcean has been successfully deployed in more than 250,000 buildings worldwide. The EnOcean wireless protocol is standardized internationally as ISO/IEC 14543-3-10, which is optimized for wireless solutions with ultra-low power consumption and energy harvesting. For more information visit http://www.enocean.com Find More Automated Network Monitoring Press Releases EnOcean to show at CES 2013: Smart Home to take off in the Cloud with Energy Harvesting Wireless

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A smart home offers its occupants comfort, security and the opportunity to save energy via an automated networked system. It links together various services, such as lighting, heating and domestic appliances, to form a single, intelligent system. But whats next for connected homes? At CES 2013(Las Vegas, January 8-11) visitors can experience the future of interacting with their homes based on innovative, sustainable technology at three locations: The NexStep/EnOcean showcase (IBM Suite Venetian Hotel Level 2, Suite 2405) exhibits an example implementation of the NexStep Cloud Concierge Platform and Services. This includes a demonstration of the NexStep Concierge Help Button, along with cloud-based registration, control, service and support, and communication, integrating energy harvesting wireless technology from EnOcean, making the use and changing of batteries in automation devices unnecessary. In addition, Texas Instruments(LVCC, South Hall 1, Booth 20612) and Maxim(Venetian Tower, Suite 31-221 and adjacent rooms) will demo examples of EnOcean-based smart home devices in action and show how they control a house by only using energy from the surrounding environment.

The energy harvesting wireless technology from EnOcean is based on a simple but brilliant principle: where there is motion, light, pressure, heat or differences in temperature, small amounts of energy can be harvested and used to transmit a wireless signal. Instead of using batteries or another external power supply, wireless EnOcean modules are powered by energy converters: an electrodynamic energy converter, which uses mechanical motion, a miniaturized solar module which generates energy from light, as well as a thermoelectric converter which taps heat as an energy source.

Products integrating energy harvesting wireless technology range from battery-less switches, sensors that monitor temperature, humidity, motion and light, and actuators to move HVAC dampers or radiator water valves. All of these products are distributed throughout a home to control lighting, HVAC, security or energy consumption eliminating the need for batteries while offering high flexibility and reliable, maintenance-free operation.

The next step of Smart Homes

Batteryless wireless sensors act as the sensory organs; the eyes and ears of the home, supplying the necessary information for intelligent control of diverse applications. Standardized profiles assure interoperability, linking different technologies from multiple manufacturers to work together as part of a complex smart home system. EnOcean technology is the ideal connection to bridge the last few meters between sensors in the home with an existing WLAN or mobile communication network.

NexSteps Cloud Concierge Platform provides the indispensable elements of a smarter electronics ecosystem, bringing the trinity of user, devices, and services together. The platform supports the distinct phases of the connected device life-cycle including device connection and on boarding, human interface via speech command and control, device use including provision for e-commerce with smart ads and alerts, and service and support in the form of the NexStep Universal Help Services.

NexStep Cloud Concierge Services software and middle-ware reside in the control device (whether a tablet, a smart phone, the appliance, or a purpose-built platform), the cloud, and optionally the gateway. Key capabilities and services provided for the connected device include 1) Secure provisioning and authentication, 2) Secure control with support for VoIP, voice command and control, 3) Secure e-commerce, with support for smart ads and alerts, and 4) Secure maintenance and diagnostics for connected devices via the patented NexStep Concierge Help.

The NexStep Cloud Concierge Platform in conjunction with cloud-based services, and peripherals from EnOcean, provide a top-to-bottom, comprehensive smarter electronics ecosystem, simultaneously benefiting the consumer, the CE company, and the service provider.

Consumer Electronics companies and service providers need to simplify the way consumers control and service connected devices at home, says Dr. Robert Stepanian, CEO NexStep, Inc. As connected home ecosystems become more evolved and complex, consumers demand a convenient way to manage their home with a platform that provides access and support across purpose-built control devices, smart phones and tablets, as part of a new digital lifestyle.

About NexStep, Inc.

NexStep IP and technology address the distinct phases of the connected device lifecycle including, device connection and on boarding, human interface via speech command and control, transaction and use with provision for e-commerce via smart ads and alerts, and service and support in the form of NexStep Cloud Concierge Services. Target customers and licensees for NexStep IP and technology are: 1) Service providers including telecommunications, satellite, and cable companies, 2) CE firms focused on TV, STB, Blu-Ray, home gateway and gaming consoles, 3) Major appliance companies, 4) Wireless, communications, CE Processor/SoC (System on Chip) companies, 5) Cloud-based analytics and device management firms, 6) Remote control companies, and 7) Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs). NexStep is a Delaware company with headquarters in San Jose, CA/Silicon Valley. For more information visit http://www.NexStep.com

About EnOcean

EnOcean is the originator of patented energy harvesting wireless technology. Headquartered in Oberhaching, near Munich, the company manufactures and markets energy harvesting wireless modules for use in building and industrial applications as well as in further application fields such as smart home, smart metering, logistics or transport. EnOcean technology combines miniaturized energy converters with ultra-low-power electronics and robust RF communication. For 10 years, leading product manufacturers have chosen wireless modules from EnOcean to enable their system ideas. EnOcean is a promoter of the EnOcean Alliance, a consortium of companies from the world’s building sector that has set itself the aim of creating innovative solutions for sustainable buildings. Self-powered wireless technology from EnOcean has been successfully deployed in more than 250,000 buildings worldwide. The EnOcean wireless protocol is standardized internationally as ISO/IEC 14543-3-10, which is optimized for wireless solutions with ultra-low power consumption and energy harvesting.

For more information visit http://www.enocean.com

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