Link Labs
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Link Labs is an American company based in Annapolis, Maryland, that develops computer network technology for business and industrial customers. Link Labs technologies are marketed for Internet of things (IoT) applications and devices.[1][2]
History
[edit]The company was founded in 2014[3] by Brian Ray and 3 engineers from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory.[4] In August 2015, it announced a venture capital investment of $5.7 million. The investment round was led by TCP[which?] and joined by the Maryland Venture Fund, Blu Venture, Inflection Point Partners, and others.[4]
Products
[edit]Symphony Link is a low power, wide-area wireless network (LPWAN) that allows for monitoring and two-way communication with sensor devices.[4] According to Link Labs, Symphony Link can support up to 250,000 endpoints on each gateway and ranges up to 7 miles.[5] Additionally, Symphony Link supports upgrading firmware over the air and allows for sending and receiving compressed bidirectional message acknowledgements.[2]
AirFinder is a product division of Link Labs and a real-time location system (RTLS). It utilizes open-source iBeacon and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to track assets and individuals. According to Link Labs, AirFinder is used to improve efficiencies through location tracking in healthcare organizations, manufacturing plants, and transport hubs.[6]
Marketing
[edit]- In August 2015, Link Labs partnered with Stream Technologies, allowing customers a more robust subscription, billing, and data management platform.[7][8]
- In June 2016, the Stanley Mechanical Solutions unit division of Stanley Black & Decker unveiled its Shelter system, an IoT-enabled school safety system. Link Labs worked in partnership with Stanley Mechanical to create a technological solution with extended battery life, quick response time, and long-range signal capability.[9]
- In October 2016, M2M Spectrum Networks announced plans to purchase up to 10,000 base stations.[2]
- In November 2016, Link Labs announced via press release that it is developing a Cat M1 fully integrated sensor suite—using Sequans Monarch chipsets—for Verizon's LTE network.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Strip-mining the radio spectrum". IoT Now Magazine. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ^ a b c Merritt, Rick (January 25, 2016). "IoT Networks Get New Provider". EE Times. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
- ^ Labs, Link. "About Us | Asset Tracking Solution Innovators | Link Labs". www.link-labs.com. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ a b c Dance, Scott (August 24, 2015). "Annapolis-based Link Labs raises $5.7 million to grow 'the Internet of things'". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
- ^ "Low Power networks hold the key to IoT" (PDF). Rethink Research. Rethink Technology Research Ltd. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ^ "Real-time location tracking". AirFinder. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
- ^ "Stream Technologies, Link Labs Partner for LPWAN". Connected World. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ^ "Stream Technologies and Link Labs to Deliver Commercial Carrier Grade LoRa Low Power Wide Area Networks for the Internet of Things". MarketWatch. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ^ Mims, Christopher (September 4, 2016). "Using Technology to Protect From Mass Shootings". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 13 December 2016.