SERVICES
Comprehensive Services Portfolio
Blaze Automation is committed to exceeding expectations, offering innovative solutions that empower clients to thrive in today's dynamic technological landscape. Let us inspire your vision with our steadfast dedication to engineering excellence.
Hardware Engineering
Building/Home Automation Sensors/Actuators, iOS & Android Applications, Voice Skills (Alexa & Google Assistants), Consumer Electronics, Wearable Devices, Telecom & Networking Equipment, Building or Home Automation Gateways, Industrial IoT Sensors & Actuators, Flutter, Microsoft .NET
Middleware
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Telecom: NB-IoT, LTE & 5G based Nodes, Gateways
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Networking: Protocol Development & Customisation
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Wireless: Zigbee (HA 3.0 & Green Power), Z-Wave (700 / 800 Series), Wi-Fi, ESP Mesh Lite, Wi-SUN, BLE (4.0 & 5.0), BT, LoRaWAN
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Others: USB, UART, SPI, 12C, CAN, DTMF, Audio & Video Streaming
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Cloud: Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google IoT, BSP, Device Drivers, Firmware, Bootloaders, OTA Frameworks, Java, Python
Platform/Hardware
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Operating Systems: Linux, Vxworks, RT Kernel, Windows NT, TI RTOS
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Micro Controllers & Processors: Samsung Exynos, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Mediatek, ST Micro, Silicon Labs, Texas Instruments OMAP & CC32xx, Espressif System's ESP32 Series, ARM 7/9/11, 8/16/32 bit Controllers from PIC Family, ATMEL, ST, TI MSP Series, NXP LPC Series
CASE STUDIES
Global IoT Deployment Insights
1. Revolutionizing Residential Energy Monitoring: Blaze's Breakthrough in Single Phase Energy Meter Design
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Miniaturization and Cost Efficiency
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Seamless Wi-Fi Integration
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Rapid Deployment and Support
Introduction:
In the ever-evolving landscape of energy management, the demand for innovative solutions continues to surge. This case study delves into the collaboration between a global leader in energy management and Blaze, a pioneering engineering firm, to address the challenges of miniaturization and cost-effectiveness in single-phase energy metering for residential markets.
Client Background:
The client, a renowned player in energy management, possessed a robust portfolio of energy meters tailored for commercial applications. However, their existing solution, while successful in commercial settings, faced significant obstacles when adapted for the residential market. The primary concerns revolved around size, cost, and complexity, hindering the client's aspirations for market expansion.
Challenges Faced:
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Size Constraints: Residential panel boxes presented a compact environment, rendering the client's bulky metering solution impractical.
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Cost Inefficiency: The existing solution comprised seven separate devices, resulting in high manufacturing costs and complexity.
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Market Adaptation: Despite years of effort across multiple teams, the client struggled to streamline a residential energy metering solution that matched the efficiency and affordability of their commercial counterparts.
Blaze's Solution:
Blaze devised a comprehensive solution encompassing hardware, firmware, cloud integration, and mobile applications for both Android and iOS platforms.
Key features of Blaze's solution include:
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Integration: Blaze condensed the entire metering solution into a single unit, eliminating the need for seven separate devices.
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Miniaturization: By optimizing design and engineering processes, Blaze achieved a remarkable 1/4th reduction in footprint compared to the client's commercial solution.
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Cost Efficiency: Blaze slashed manufacturing costs to less than 16% of the previous solution, making residential energy metering more accessible and affordable.
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Technological Advancements: The inclusion of an in-built Wi-Fi gateway enabled seamless connectivity and data transmission, enhancing user experience and utility.
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Rapid Deployment: Within a record span of six months, Blaze transformed the client's vision into a production-ready reality, ensuring swift market entry and scalability.
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End-to-End Support: Beyond hardware development, Blaze handled firmware development, cloud platform integration, compliance, certification, and manufacturing as an EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Service), streamlining the entire process for the client.
Outcome:
Blaze's innovative solution has already made waves in the market, with successful deployment in one of the client's major markets. Plans for a global rollout are underway, poised to unlock new opportunities and redefine residential energy management on a global scale.
2. Revolutionizing Home Automation: Blaze's Innovative Multi-Function Hub for a Japanese SHEMS Major
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Miniaturization and Cost Efficiency
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Seamless Wi-Fi Integration
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Rapid Deployment and Support
Introduction:
This case study explores the collaboration between Blaze, a leading provider of home automation solutions, and a prominent Japanese company specializing in Smart Home Energy Management Systems (SHEMS). Facing increasing demands from customers for integrated energy management capabilities, the Japanese SHEMS major sought Blaze's expertise to enhance their existing home automation portfolio with energy metering functionalities.
Client Background:
The client, renowned for their home automation solutions deployed in large townships and real estate projects across Japan, recognized the shifting market dynamics towards energy management integration. With an extensive customer base relying on their automation systems, the client aimed to seamlessly incorporate energy metering capabilities while mitigating cost escalation and device proliferation at the gateway level.
Challenges Faced:
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Integration Complexity: Incorporating energy metering functionalities alongside existing sensor and control systems posed a significant integration challenge, especially considering the diverse protocols involved.
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Protocol Diversity: The client's ecosystem supported a multitude of protocols such as Echonet lite, Zigbee, BLE, necessitating a solution capable of accommodating these varied communication standards.
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Cost-Efficiency: Concerns regarding cost escalation and hardware complexity arose, as utilizing multiple devices for protocol support would increase deployment costs and operational complexities.
Blaze's Solution:
In response to the client's requirements, Blaze engineered a groundbreaking solution in the form of a Unique Hub, a multi-function gateway that seamlessly integrates energy metering, sensor control, and protocol support into a single, cohesive unit.
Key features of Blaze's solution include:
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Advanced Software Features: Blaze implemented custom Packet Transfer Arbitration mechanisms, retransmission policies, and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) protocols to facilitate seamless data communication across diverse radio frequencies.
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Protocol Support: The LS Hub E boasts compatibility with a wide range of protocols, including Echonet, Zigbee, BLE, and Wi-Sun HAN, ensuring comprehensive connectivity and interoperability within the client's ecosystem.
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Energy Metering Interface: Leveraging Wi-Sun HAN-based communication, the hub interfaces with energy metering units from various sources, enabling precise monitoring and management of energy consumption, including grid, solar, and EV chargers.
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Echonet Lite Integration: The firmware incorporates Echonet Lite technology for device discovery and auto-addition, enhancing user experience and simplifying device integration within home automation networks.
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Onboard Sensors: Equipped with high-accuracy temperature, humidity, and motion sensors, the LS Hub offers unparalleled functionality, enabling advanced automation use cases while maintaining affordability.
Outcome:
The LS Hub represents a paradigm shift in home automation and energy management, offering a holistic solution that combines automation, energy monitoring, and protocol support in a single, cost-effective gateway. Deployed in tens of thousands of homes across Japan, the LS Hub has enabled sustainable smart living, empowering users with unprecedented control over their energy consumption and home automation systems.
Conclusion:
Through innovation and strategic collaboration, Blaze has addressed the evolving needs of the Japanese SHEMS major, delivering a transformative solution that not only meets but exceeds customer expectations. The LS Hub stands as a testament to Blaze's commitment to excellence and advancement in the realm of home automation, setting new standards for efficiency, integration, and affordability in the industry.