Enabling customers to license wireless mesh networking protocol and software stack

NeoCortec now allows customers to license its NeoMesh wireless mesh networking protocol and software stack.

Comments Thomas Steen Halkier, CEO of NeoCortec: "Our primary focus remains the manufacturing and sale of our ultra-low power NeoMesh wireless sensor modules. However, by introducing a licensing model for our NeoMesh software stack, customers can implement our software in their designs to gain the advantages of NeoMesh in their specific applications. Furthermore, we will provide comprehensive technical support to assist with the implementation of our software."

The wireless mesh networking protocol and software stack supports many different sensor types and applications and a broad range of chipsets, including those from Texas Instruments, Nordic Semiconductor, Silicon Labs, STMicroelectronics and most recently, Semtech. It is optimised for ultra-low power operation, focusing on networks with many nodes. In the software protocol, data packets can be aggregated, which cuts power consumption per packet transported or enables more packets to be delivered using the same overall power budget. A NeoMesh network does not need any mains-powered routers or repeaters and has run on small AA batteries for many years. The software also includes commands that supply a clear and simple overview of mesh network parameters and battery status, improving network monitoring capabilities. It is particularly suited to wireless sensor and actuator network installations where devices must send and receive small packets of data infrequently but with high reliability.

In contrast to many other mesh network technologies, NeoMesh is dynamic and scalable, supporting thousands of nodes with minimal limitations on network size or depth. It also provides a 'self-healing' capability, enabling the system to reroute signals automatically in the event of a node failure.