Embedded Computing Design

Whatever wireless standard is leading the pack today, in five to 10 years, things will have changed anyway, so upgrading your network will be important.

While wireless data-communication technology and standards are still in development, new standards are clamoring for attention.

The Thread networking protocol lets companies provide a future-proof platform for gateways and set-top boxes, ready to support a new breed of connected devices for developing smart-home products.

Sensor device developers and manufacturers are looking with a great deal of interest at the potential of the smart-home space. Despite numerous predic...