Affordability
Low connectivity and service costs
CityKinect’s Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) is provided by LoRa™ wireless technology.
LoRaWAN™ is a Low Power Wide Area Network created to connect battery operated devices over long distances with low-power consumption. This long range network approach creates a viable option for long range IoT device owners to connect to a cost effective network. Previous to LPWAN, the use of cellular networks were far more expensive, prohibiting many M2M and IoT application users from being able to connect. Today, LoRaWAN™ partners have deployed more than 50 million sensors worldwide on the secured network.
Connecting the Gap
Versatile Network Options
Our network has three different classes of end-point devices to address the different needs reflected in the wide range of applications. Each one reflects different features that act as a gateway to provide coverage in long range areas and in places which are harder to access.
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Class A: Lowest power, bi-directional end-devices
The default class which must be supported by all LoRaWAN end-devices, class A communication is always initiated by the end-device and is fully asynchronous. Each uplink transmission can be sent at any time and is followed by two short downlink windows, giving the opportunity for bi-directional communication, or network control commands if needed. The end-device is able to enter low-power sleep mode for as long as defined by its own application: there is no network requirement for periodic wake-ups. This makes class A the lowest power operating mode, while still allowing uplink communication at any time.
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Class B: Bi-directional end-devices with deterministic downlink latency
In addition to the class A initiated receive windows, class B devices are synchronised to the network using periodic beacons, and open downlink ‘ping slots’ at scheduled times. This provides the network the ability to send downlink communications with a deterministic latency, but at the expense of some additional power consumption in the end-device. The latency is programmable up to 128 seconds to suit different applications, and the additional power consumption is low enough to still be valid for battery powered applications.
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Class C: Lowest latency, bi-directional end-devices
In addition to the class A structure of uplink followed by two downlink windows, class C further reduces latency on the downlink by keeping the receiver of the end-device open at all times that the device is not transmitting (half duplex). Based on this, the network server can initiate a downlink transmission at any time on the assumption that the end-device receiver is open, so no latency. The compromise is the power drain of the receiver (up to ~50mW) and so class C is suitable for applications where continuous power is available.
The Citykinect Network Edge
Security
Embedded end-to-end date encryption
Extended coverage
Long range, underground and hard to access places
Extended Battery Life
Low power consumption means longer battery life
Global Partner
Access to LoRaWAN™ global networks
Large Capability
Our network can support millions of data transmissions per day
Working Together with WiFi, Bluetooth and Cellular
LoRaWAN™ technology uses the best of cellular and WiFi networks to offer an efficient platform for long range devices. These systems compliment each other as WiFi operates in the unlicensed band and supports indoor applications and cellular is secure from end devices to the application server, and is suitable for outdoor applications. LoRaWAN™ is an economical, low cost solution and is ideal for indoor and outdoor IoT applications which can be a part of public, private or hybrid networks.
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