Exciting News: Akenza Unveils Stateful Device Types for LPWAN
Akenza is thrilled to announce the release of stateful Device Types, revolutionizing the aggregation of fragmented LPWAN messages into seamless payloads.
LPWAN devices have long been lauded for their efficient transmission of small data packets over long distances. This minimal bandwidth consumption makes them an ideal choice for diverse IoT applications.
However, the limited message size in certain protocols, like the 50-byte standard in LoRaWAN, poses challenges for devices needing to split their payloads across multiple messages. This division often complicates data interpretation and reconstruction.
Stateful Device Types: A Game-Changer
Previously reliant on stateless Device Types, akenza’s platform now advances with stateful Device Types that can retain and leverage historical data during message processing. This breakthrough enables the aggregation of fragmented messages and precise reconstruction of the original payload.
Furthermore, stateful Device Types introduce innovative opportunities for complex calculations on historical data within the Device Type itself. This enhancement elevates IoT use cases, especially those requiring thorough data trend analysis and historical pattern recognition.
Real-World Applications
- Washroom Usage Monitoring: Employing a simple door sensor that reports cumulative counts, a stateful Device Type can monitor washroom usage by computing the increase in activations between messages. This enables more precise and insightful facility monitoring.
- Environmental Monitoring: Stateful Device Types excel in detecting deviations in data patterns, such as abnormal temperature or humidity readings, making them indispensable for applications requiring trend analysis and real-time alerts.
To explore the latest features and learn how to integrate stateful decoders into custom Device Types, users can refer to akenza’s detailed Stateful Operations documentation or start a 30-day free trial today.