Yepzon introduces next generation 4G LTE Smart Trackers at CES 2019 Based on Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 1200 Platform
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/GPSTracking?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#GPSTrackinglt;/agt;–IoT devices including wearable smart trackers are set to grow rapidly
in 2019 with the deployment of new narrowband LTE technologies by
carriers around the globe. Location and sensor technology solution
provider Yepzon is one of the first companies to launch a premium Smart
Tracker with sensoring technology built on the Qualcomm® Snapdragon
Wear™ 1200 platform. The products will be on display at Qualcomm’s main
booth (#10948) during the CES in Las Vegas starting on January 8th,
2019.
The GPS Tracking category is evolving into a much more capable Smart
Tracker category with the launch of the new LTE IoT networks. The
leading Nordic tracker brand, Yepzon, is leveraging the capabilities of
these networks by building a premium 4G LTE Smart Tracker, based on the
Snapdragon Wear 1200 platform, which supports ultra-low power,
integrated location, small size, and range of environmental sensors.
“The Snapdragon Wear 1200 platform along with its support for the new
LTE IoT networks allows us to introduce new location and sensor
technologies into tracking devices to make them smarter, without
compromising on the battery life. For example, with the Smart Tracker by
Yepzon we can combine location data with temperature and collision data
to provide richer information to users. The combination of LTE (M1 &
NB-1), GPS, Wi-Fi indoor positioning and proximity Bluetooth tracking
all in one device is also unique. Basically, this one tracker has
replaced the need for multiple different devices,” states John Kiesi the
CEO of Yepzon Inc.
The advanced features of the Smart Tracker are a result of Yepzon
identifying unmet consumer needs not currently being addressed by other
tracker products on the market. While most of the other trackers on the
market focus solely on providing basic tracking and zone Geofencing, the
Smart Tracker by Yepzon supports a more versatile and premium feature
set that adds value to end users.
“The temperature sensor brings a solution to the many accidents when
pets or even children are left inside cars with suddenly rising
temperatures. Collision alerts were requested by parents with teenage
drivers to automatically notify their mobile phones in case of an
accident. Clearly the driver will not be able to press the device’s SOS
button themselves in these situations,” explains Kiesi.
The new 4G LTE Smart Tracker by Yepzon features Cat M1, NB-IoT, GSM,
GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with buzzer in addition to different sensors.
It is positioned as a premium tracker solution with real-time tracking
and Geofencing as well as advanced features such as a flight mode for
luggage tracking while saving battery life over flights. Setup via the
Yepzon app (available for both Android and iOS) is simple with device
pairing taking only around 10 seconds.
Industrial applications
In addition to the wearable Smart Tracker, Yepzon is also introducing an
advanced 4G LTE industrial tracker built on the same platform. Yepzon™
Extreme provides businesses constant live tracking and sensor data
(temperature, humidity, acceleration and collision) that can be easily
integrated to any system or application. The location information
enables proactive optimization of logistics and allocation of assets
whereas the sensor data allows for quality control during transportation
and fast settling of liabilities for any defects or impacts during the
route. Fully ATEX compatible 4G LTE variant is expected later this year
for industries where electronics need to comply with the directives set
for potentially explosive environments, such as the oil and gas industry.
“The wearables ecosystem continues to expand with the deployment of Cat
M1 and NB-IOT networks. We are an industry-leader with dedicated
platforms that take advantage of the unique characteristics of these
networks,” said Pankaj Kedia, senior director, Qualcomm Technologies,
Inc. “We welcome Yepzon to the ecosystem and are delighted to see the
launch of their 4G LTE Smart Trackers based on our Snapdragon Wear 1200
platform. These trackers bring to light the size, power, location, and
sensor capabilities that our platform is designed to deliver to help
meet the unique needs of the wearable consumer and industries.”
Yepzon Enterprises is the developer of easy-to-use mobile
location services. Founded in 2013, the company has a staff of 8 and
employs approximately 100 product developers on subcontracts. Yepzon’s
global, but primarily Finnish, ownership is divided between private
investors operating in different sectors. The company’s headquarters are
in Tampere, Finland. Yepzon Ltd., registered in London, is a subsidiary
completely owned by Yepzon Enterprises. Yepzon Inc., registered in
Nevada, USA, is a joint enterprise with Global Expansion Solutions.
Yepzon Enterprises India Pvt. Ltd is a joint venture managed by Yepzon
Enterprises in Delhi, India, jointly owned by VVDN Technologies. www.yepzon.com
/ www.yepzonsolutions.com
/ www.yepzon.us
/ www.yepzon.in
Qualcomm, Snapdragon and Snapdragon Wear are trademarks of Qualcomm
Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
and/or its subsidiaries.
Contacts
Additional Information:
John Kiesi CEO, Yepzon Inc.
+1
(951) 500 3008
john.kiesi@yepzon.com
Heidi
Rantala CMO, COO Yepzon Inc.
+1 (951) 447 2991 or +358 50
5398970
heidi.rantala@yepzon.com
