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Atmosphere-Sensing Beacons

This Sensor Beacon Can Measure Temperature and Humidity

— June 29, 2016 — Tech
The RuuviTag is a futuristic new sensor beacon, developed by Finland-based inventor Sharnon Tulabadi, that is specifically designed to combine the best of Bluetooth connectivity and the Internet of Things. This beacon is without a doubt one of the most advanced open-source sensor beacon technologies that are available.

Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, this particular sensor beacon comes equipped with a whole range of functions that allow it to interact with and measure different parameters to do with the physical environment. It is able to measure everything from atmospheric temperature and relative humidity to acceleration and altitude.

Thanks to this versatile suite of features, the RuuviTag sensor beacon has applications in education, DIY activities and development projects.


Trend Themes
1. Atmosphere-sensing Technology - Innovations in atmosphere-sensing technology could provide opportunities for businesses to collect and analyze data on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
2. Iot Integration - As IoT connectivity becomes more widespread, businesses may be able to leverage atmosphere-sensing beacons to create more efficient and targeted services for customers.
3. Open-source Beacons - The emergence of open-source sensor beacons like the RuuviTag could disrupt the traditional proprietary beacon market by enabling greater community collaboration and innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Environmental Monitoring - Atmosphere-sensing beacons have the potential to revolutionize the way businesses monitor environmental changes and adjust their operations accordingly.
2. Education - Atmosphere-sensing beacons could be used in educational settings to teach students about environmental science and the collection and analysis of data.
3. DIY & Development - The versatility and customizable nature of open-source sensor beacons like the RuuviTag could create opportunities for DIY enthusiasts and developers to create novel IoT projects and applications.
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