ioBridge
 ioBridge IO-204 | |
| Manufacturer | ioBridge, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Type | Monitor & Control Module |
| Input | 4 I/O channels with separate digital input, analog input and digital output, up to 4 Smart Boards for more complex functions |
| Connectivity | 10/100/1000BASE-T auto-negotiated network |
| Power | 5 V |
ioBridge is a manufacturer of Internet-based monitor and control hardware and a provider of seamlessly integrated cloud-based social Web 2.0 folksonomies and curated online API webservices, using WebSocket, JSON and a host of other related technologies.
In December 2008, ioBridge released the IO-204 Monitor and Control Module and web services platform to connect electronics projects online such as an iPhone-controlled dog treat dispenser[1] and a toaster that could post to Twitter.[2]
In 2009, ReadWriteWeb chose the IO-204 Module as one of its "Top 10 Internet of Things Products of 2009",[3] and Ben Arnold from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) explored the possibilities of using the IO-204 for social-network-aware home automation in the article "Growing the connected home ecosystem".[4]
User projects using the ioBridge module and web services have been featured on popular technology blogs such as Engadget[5][6][7] and Hackaday.[8][9]
IO-204 Module
The IO-204 Module connects to a Local Area Network using 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet and then establishes an encrypted connection to ioBridge web servers.
The IO-204 has four GPIO channels. Each channel includes a 5 V power line, a ground connection, digital input pin, analog input pin, and a digital output pin. The digital input line is capable of reading voltages of 0 V and 5 V and pulse counting. The analog input is 10-bit resolution for voltages varying between 0 V and 5 V. The digital output line outputs 0 V and 5 V at 20 mA and is capable of sending pulses and serial data.
Each channel supports smart boards[10] to add serial communication for microcontrollers such as Arduino or BASIC Stamp, servo control, or X10 outlet and light control.
The module provides 1 KB of on-board logic storage for rules defined by the user. A rule is a set of conditions and actions based on time, input conditions, output conditions, and online/offline status.
The IO-204 requires a regulated 5 V power adapter with a minimum of 1 A and a maximum of 4 A.
Web services
ioBridge modules are accessed via an ioBridge.com hosted web interface for configuration, control, and monitoring from a web browser supporting Ajax, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML. Features of the web service include a drag-and-drop dashboard, data logging, data charting, widget creation, and email alerting.
APIs allow the web services to be extended and integrated into third-party applications[11] using a RESTful interface.
References
- ^ Sande, Steven (2008-12-04). "Woof! An iPhone-controlled dog treat dispenser | TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog". TUAW. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ Ganapati, Priya (2009-04-22). "Twittering Toaster Offers Some Tasty Bites | Gadget Lab". Wired.com. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ "Top 10 Internet of Things Products of 2009 – ReadWrite". Readwriteweb.com. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ [1] Archived December 10, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "IoBridge Articles on Engadget". Engadget.com. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ Flatley, Joseph L. (2009-05-13). "ioBridge used for web-based water metering, shiatsu massage". Engadget.com. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ Miller, Ross (2009-01-19). "Student charts electrical usage in real-time, much to Big Brother's delight". Engadget.com. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ "iobridge". Hackaday.com. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ "Laser pup". Hackaday.com. 2009-02-04. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ "Smart Boards". Iobridge.net. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ "ioBridge API". Iobridge.net. Retrieved 2013-07-04.