InaMesh provides a wireless mesh network protocol that enhances LoRaWAN connectivity by allowing unlimited node integration without requiring changes to existing hardware or software. This solution addresses the limitations of traditional LoRaWAN networks by enabling extensive coverage with fewer gateways, reducing both capital and operational expenses.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Traditional LoRaWAN networks face limitations in scalability and coverage due to their star topology, requiring a large number of gateways to cover extensive areas, which increases deployment and operational costs. Existing LoRaWAN infrastructure struggles to support a high density of nodes, hindering the expansion of IoT solutions in various sectors.
Solution
InaMesh offers a wireless mesh network protocol designed to enhance LoRaWAN connectivity by enabling the integration of a virtually unlimited number of nodes without requiring modifications to existing LoRaWAN hardware or software. The protocol employs an advanced routing algorithm and supports unlimited path hops, allowing for extensive coverage with significantly fewer gateways. This hybrid topology combines star and mesh architectures, reducing both capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) while improving network resilience. The self-tuning mesh network adapts to changing conditions, ensuring reliable data transfer across vast areas.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes companies in agriculture, healthcare, smart cities, and industrial automation seeking scalable and cost-effective IoT network solutions, as well as corporations and end consumers looking for mutually beneficial partnerships to enhance their hardware solutions.
Features
- Compatibility with existing LoRaWAN gateways, allowing for seamless integration
- Support for Single/Dual MCU hardware designs
- Utilizes STM32, Lora RF microcontrollers
- Requires only 60KB of memory, replacing LoRaWAN memory usage
- Employs end-to-end AES-128 encryption for secure data transmission
- Operates on LoRaWAN compatible frequencies: 433MHz, 868MHz, 915 MHz
- Includes AI-assisted network planning for optimized deployment
- Provides monitoring and control software installed on customer premises
- Builds on top of LoRaWAN Network Server (LNS) for easy integration
- Supports Activation by Personalization (ABP)
- Firmware updates Over the Air (FUOTA)