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7.9 KiB
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320 lines
7.9 KiB
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---
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title: "IoT & Embedded Systems"
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category: "Emerging Technologies"
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icon: "📡"
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short_description: "Internet of Things solutions, embedded systems programming, sensor integration, and smart device development."
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---
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# IoT & Embedded Systems
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Build intelligent, connected devices and IoT solutions that bridge the physical and digital worlds. From sensor networks to industrial automation, we develop embedded systems that are reliable, secure, and efficient.
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## IoT Platform Development
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### End-to-End IoT Solutions
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- Device-to-cloud architecture
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- MQTT broker setup (Mosquitto, HiveMQ)
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- IoT gateway development
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- Edge computing implementation
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- Cloud backend integration (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT)
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### Device Management
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- Device provisioning and onboarding
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- Over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates
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- Remote device monitoring
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- Device health tracking
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- Fleet management dashboards
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### Data Pipeline
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- Telemetry data collection
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- Time-series data storage (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB)
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- Real-time data processing
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- Data aggregation and analytics
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- Alert and notification systems
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## Embedded Systems Programming
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### Microcontroller Development
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- **Arduino:** C/C++ programming, libraries, shields
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- **ESP32/ESP8266:** WiFi/BLE microcontrollers, MicroPython
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- **STM32:** ARM Cortex-M development, HAL/LL drivers
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- **Raspberry Pi Pico:** RP2040 programming, CircuitPython
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- **Teensy:** High-performance ARM Cortex development
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### Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
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- FreeRTOS implementation
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- Zephyr Project
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- ARM Mbed OS
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- Task scheduling and prioritization
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- Inter-task communication
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- Resource management
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### Embedded Linux
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- Yocto Project and Buildroot
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- Device tree configuration
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- Kernel module development
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- Systemd service creation
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- Cross-compilation toolchains
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## Sensor Integration
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### Environmental Sensors
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- Temperature and humidity (DHT22, BME280)
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- Air quality (MQ series, PMS5003)
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- Barometric pressure
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- Light sensors (TSL2561, BH1750)
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- UV index sensors
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### Motion & Position
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- Accelerometers and gyroscopes (MPU6050, LSM9DS1)
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- GPS modules (NEO-6M, u-blox)
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- Magnetometers
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- Ultrasonic distance sensors
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- Time-of-flight (ToF) sensors
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### Industrial Sensors
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- Current and voltage sensors
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- Flow meters
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- Level sensors
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- Vibration sensors
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- Load cells and strain gauges
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### Biometric Sensors
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- Heart rate monitors
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- Pulse oximeters
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- ECG sensors
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- Fingerprint sensors
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- Temperature sensors
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## Communication Protocols
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### Wireless Protocols
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- **WiFi:** ESP32, ESP8266, wireless modules
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- **Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE):** nRF52, ESP32 BLE
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- **LoRaWAN:** Long-range, low-power communication
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- **Zigbee:** Mesh networking for home automation
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- **Thread:** IPv6-based mesh networking
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- **NFC:** Near-field communication
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### Wired Protocols
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- **I2C:** Sensor communication
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- **SPI:** High-speed peripheral interface
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- **UART/Serial:** Asynchronous communication
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- **1-Wire:** Temperature sensors, identification chips
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- **CAN Bus:** Automotive and industrial applications
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- **Modbus:** Industrial automation protocol
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### IoT Protocols
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- **MQTT:** Publish-subscribe messaging
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- **CoAP:** Constrained Application Protocol
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- **HTTP/HTTPS:** RESTful APIs
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- **WebSocket:** Real-time bidirectional communication
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- **AMQP:** Advanced Message Queuing Protocol
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## Smart Home & Building Automation
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### Home Automation Systems
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- Smart lighting control
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- Climate control (HVAC integration)
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- Security systems (cameras, door locks)
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- Energy monitoring
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- Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google Home)
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### Open-Source Platforms
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- Home Assistant configuration
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- OpenHAB integration
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- Node-RED flow programming
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- ESPHome for ESP devices
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- Tasmota firmware
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### Commercial Building Systems
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- Building management systems (BMS)
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- Access control integration
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- Occupancy monitoring
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- Energy management
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- Maintenance scheduling
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## Industrial IoT (IIoT)
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### Factory Automation
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- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) integration
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- SCADA systems
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- Machine monitoring and predictive maintenance
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- Production line automation
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- Quality control systems
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### Asset Tracking
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- GPS tracking systems
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- RFID and NFC tracking
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- Barcode and QR code scanners
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- Inventory management
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- Supply chain visibility
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### Condition Monitoring
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- Vibration analysis
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- Temperature monitoring
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- Oil quality analysis
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- Pressure monitoring
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- Predictive maintenance algorithms
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## Agriculture & Environmental Monitoring
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### Smart Agriculture
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- Soil moisture monitoring
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- Weather station integration
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- Irrigation automation
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- Greenhouse climate control
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- Livestock monitoring
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### Environmental Monitoring
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- Water quality monitoring
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- Air pollution tracking
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- Noise level monitoring
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- Radiation detection
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- Wildlife tracking
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## Wearable Technology
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### Fitness & Health Wearables
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- Activity trackers
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- Heart rate monitors
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- Sleep tracking
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- GPS running watches
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- Medical alert devices
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### Custom Wearable Development
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- Low-power design
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- Battery optimization
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- Bluetooth data sync
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- Mobile app integration
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- Comfortable form factors
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## Power Management
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### Low-Power Design
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- Sleep mode implementation
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- Wake-on-interrupt
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- Power profiling and optimization
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- Battery life estimation
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- Energy harvesting (solar, kinetic, RF)
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### Battery Management
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- Li-ion/Li-Po charging circuits
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- Battery level monitoring
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- Power path management
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- USB-C power delivery
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- Wireless charging (Qi)
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## Edge Computing & AI
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### Edge Processing
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- On-device machine learning
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- TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers
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- Image classification on edge devices
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- Anomaly detection
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- Local data processing for privacy
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### Computer Vision
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- Camera integration (OV7670, ESP32-CAM)
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- OpenCV on embedded systems
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- Object detection and tracking
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- QR code scanning
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- Facial recognition
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## Custom Hardware Design
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### PCB Design
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- Schematic capture (KiCad, Eagle)
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- PCB layout and routing
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- Component selection
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- Design for manufacturing (DFM)
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- Prototype fabrication
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### 3D Printing & Enclosures
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- Custom enclosure design
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- 3D CAD modeling
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- Waterproof and dustproof designs
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- DIN rail mounting
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- Field-serviceable designs
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## Testing & Quality Assurance
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### Hardware Testing
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- Functional testing
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- Environmental testing (temperature, humidity)
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- EMC/EMI compliance testing
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- Safety certifications (UL, CE, FCC)
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- Reliability testing
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### Firmware Testing
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- Unit testing frameworks
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- Integration testing
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- Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
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- Continuous integration for firmware
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- Over-the-air (OTA) update testing
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## Security for IoT
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### Device Security
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- Secure boot implementation
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- Code signing and verification
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- Hardware security modules (HSM)
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- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
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- Secure element integration
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### Communication Security
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- TLS/SSL for device-to-cloud
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- Certificate management
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- Mutual authentication
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- Encrypted data storage
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- Secure key provisioning
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### Network Security
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- Firewall configuration
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- VLAN segmentation
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- VPN for remote access
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- Intrusion detection
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- Device authentication
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## Specialized IoT Applications
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### Smart Retail
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- Digital signage
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- Point-of-sale (POS) integration
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- Inventory tracking (RFID)
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- Customer analytics
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- Queue management
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### Connected Vehicles
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- Vehicle telematics
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- OBD-II diagnostics
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- GPS fleet tracking
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- Driver behavior monitoring
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- Predictive maintenance
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### Smart Cities
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- Smart parking systems
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- Traffic monitoring
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- Street lighting control
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- Waste management
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- Environmental sensors
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## Technical Expertise
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- **Microcontrollers:** Arduino, ESP32, STM32, Raspberry Pi, Teensy
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- **Languages:** C/C++, Python, MicroPython, Rust
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- **Protocols:** MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, I2C, SPI, UART, BLE
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- **Platforms:** Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, ESP-IDF
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- **Cloud:** AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT
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## Benefits
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- **Scalability:** From prototype to production
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- **Reliability:** Robust, tested designs
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- **Security:** Secure by design
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- **Efficiency:** Optimized power consumption
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- **Integration:** Seamless cloud connectivity
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- **Support:** Ongoing maintenance and updates
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Transform your physical products into intelligent, connected solutions. Contact us to discuss your IoT project.
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