Broadcom Company introduced the development kit WICED Sence Tag (Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices), which includes a chip BCM20737 Bluetooth Smart, five built-in sensors and a special application for the operating system iOS and Android. The kit is designed for software developers and the cost is only $ 20. Previous set of line WICED usually cost $ 80-100.
Sence Tag is a small key ring with a gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, barometer, humidity and temperature sensors. Device supports iBeacon, wireless charging and the ability to upgrade the firmware . Sence Tag is equipped with several buttons that allow you to send readings from the sensor to an external device via an interface Bluetooth Smart. Coupled with a special application kit to evaluate the effectiveness of data transmission.
Broadcom believes that the set will be useful in many areas, including sports, health, home and building automation. Incidentally, the hardware for the Sence Tag will be presented in the public domain, and developers will be able to make the required changes to the device. Related Products :
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