Samsung develops smart lighting platform for IoT

open, safe and connected define the fundamental characteristics of the intelligent lighting platform that Samsung Electronics has just presented at the international LightFair competition 2015, that took place in New York.

Samsung Electronics continues to promote the development of connected systems for the Internet of Things (Internet of Things – IoT), this time in the lighting environment, with an intelligent platform designed for integration with Led lighting systems and converting them into open digital nodes, safe and connected.

Smart Lighting Platform has been presented within the framework of the international lighting technology competition LigthFair 2015, held at the beginning of May in New York, in which Young Sohn, president and chief strategy officer of the company, explained: “We have been an innovation leader in the LED industry for years and are now excited to announce our commitment to the smart lighting platform as a critical initial stage of merging IoT and LED technology.”. “A convergence that adds intelligence to lighting systems with the development of the digital lighting industry”.

Specifically, This IoT platform incorporates processing capabilities, firmware, connectivity and an open architecture connected to sensors to collect data and create new applications. The information collected is also used for intelligent data analysis to develop new services for cities and their citizens in energy efficiency., safety and productivity.

“By using data analysis, we can transform this information into valuable services and benefits, like power management, maintenance, safety and security, as well as greater comfort - Sohn emphasizes -. Samsung's smart lighting platform will enable our partner ecosystem, including sensor suppliers, analysis specialists, applications and service developers, Simplify and accelerate your ability to go to market, and provide value to customers”.

In this sense, Samsung invites industry and partners to join the company in developing smart lighting platform to stimulate and accelerate innovation. “A company alone cannot create the world of smart lighting.”, and industry collaboration is essential to make it a reality”, stated Jacob Tarn, Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics Led Lighting Business Team.