Cognitive Systems has developed patented Aura WiFi Motion technology that utilizes Wi-Fi signals to detect motion through smart home devices, providing a privacy-friendly solution for home monitoring and security. This technology enables service providers and device manufacturers to gain actionable insights into household activity patterns, enhancing operational efficiency and user experience.
Funding
$5.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional motion detection systems often rely on cameras or specialized sensors, raising privacy concerns and requiring additional hardware. These systems can be costly to install and maintain, and may not be suitable for all environments.
Solution
Cognitive Systems offers Aura WiFi Motion, a patented technology that uses existing WiFi signals to detect motion, providing a privacy-friendly and cost-effective solution for various applications. The software analyzes disturbances in WiFi signals caused by movement to identify activity patterns within a space. This approach eliminates the need for cameras or dedicated sensors, offering a scalable and easily deployable solution for home monitoring, security, energy management, and more. The technology provides actionable insights into household activity, enabling service providers and device manufacturers to enhance their offerings and improve user experiences.
Target Audience
The primary customers are service providers and device manufacturers in the smart home, security, energy management, and healthcare sectors.
Features
- Motion detection using existing WiFi infrastructure, eliminating the need for additional hardware
- Privacy-centric approach with no reliance on cameras or visual data
- Analysis of WiFi signal disturbances to identify motion and activity patterns
- Customizable platform for service providers and device manufacturers
- Applications in home monitoring, security, energy management, eldercare, and health monitoring
- Scalable solution suitable for a wide range of environments
- Integration with smart home devices for automated responses based on motion detection