We will structure the following response in three sections: Innovation, Approach and Strengths to the market.
ALTERIA INNOVATION:
- Smart Sensors: Our range of industrial sensors is unique in this market: Firmware defined, OTA/DFU (Over the Air/Device Firmware Update) meaning they are easy to upgrade or update, Remote calibration etc.
Pre-processing embedded edge technology forwards only meaningful data without losing the “raw” information that lies beneath (Patent applied for)
This process resolves the problem of transmitting through Wireless IoT (such as LoRa) complex data-rich information (like FFT vibration & ultrasound data) that will need otherwise a wideband approach.
- Communications: Proprietary WAN protocol over LoRa modulation system allows Narrow Band IoT systems to be used to forward large amounts of data that are needed in the industry without timing restrictions and resolving collisions (which LoRa doesn’t).
- Data Processing: Proprietary process (Patent applied for) synchronizes data acquisition and transmits data only when a trigger event happens, putting all the related events in time sync for further study at the database.
This process heavily simplifies the creation of neural network models to study complex signals such as vibration or ultrasound that are present or triggered only by events such as in robotic applications.
ALTERIA APPROACH:
- Use of embedded edge pre-processing technology with low-level programming
- Miniaturized hardware integrates seamlessly with the sensor module or transducer creating a smart sensor very compact product
- Software-defined sensor (SDS) concept provides very flexible and easy to customize product architecture
- A unique approach to use narrow band I.o.T. allowing the transmission of data-rich spectrum like signals with patented applied process.
- The unique approach to use event-triggered process to simplify neural network models, patent applied.
Alteria has a deep know-how in high technology areas such as wireless, transducers, and industrial technology monitoring techniques (vibration, infrared, Ultrasound, Lidar, Sonar, Radar, Computer vision)
Alteria is founded on lean, agile and very efficient low cost structure that uses international freelance talent when needed, minimizing overhead with extensive use of rapid prototyping and computer simulation technologies.
ALTERIA’S STRENGTHS TO THE MARKET:
- Innovation: Disruptive proprietary technology using powerful embedded edge low-level firmware.
- A fresh concept: Pre-processing. A technology our competitors do not use.
- Agile and lean, rapid prototyping-driven. We put new ideas like a custom smart sensor into a working prototype in less than sixty days.
- Scalable: We have the expertise to re-use developed technology offering “custom” solutions to other industrial sectors using the same already prototyped products.
- Deep know-how in a wide range of industrial technologies due to an experienced multidisciplinary team and over 2 years of specific industry research.
- Proved concept: By just exhibiting in two industry trade shows, attending an Industry 4.0 accelerator and participating in two start-up competitions in Spain, Alteria has demonstrated excellent prospects and produced a large waiting list for proof of concept paid demonstrations.
Our hardware technology is protected by industrial secret. Employees sign strong NDA, circuits are potted in epoxy composite resin you can only peep-in with a hammer, firmware compiles from low-level C/C++ and it is almost impossible and very expensive to reverse-engineer. Subcontractors only have partial information of what they are doing.
