Sirin Software

Firmware

Our team created firmware for the wakeboard, from scratch. The board is set up by a mobile app and has three power levels (Eco/Sport/Awake) and throttles (Easy/Normal/Aggressive).

The wakeboard is equipped with sound and LED smart indicators and sensors: GPS, temperature, gyroscope, accelerometer, and humidity. The battery is outfitted with active balancing and an intelligent charging process.

Also, the wakeboard has a hall sensor which is mounted with a magnet that stops the board’s engine if the user should fall off the wakeboard in active mode.

The wakeboard is controlled by a Wireless Hand Control (HC), which communicates with the object through the ZigBee module (protocol xbee 802.15.4).

The HC displays the following features:

• Product battery level.

• HC battery level.

• Product speed km/h/mp/h.

• Power/throttle mode.

• Error mode (if errors occur in HC, wakeboard, or if there is a communication issue).

Sirin Software worked together with the hardware designer. We performed the review and tested the hardware used in the wakeboard and offered advisement.

Mobile App

We developed the functionality of the mobile app based on the design provided.

The mobile app connects with the wakeboard via Bluetooth SMART 4.1 and enables operational control, data acquisition, and storage.

Main features:

• User settings for the engine’s power and throttle mode based on requirements.

• Stats (max speed, g-force, distance length and path (recorded on a map).

• All data is recorded and stored in firebase and can be exported to MS Excel.

• Firmware update.

• Control HC and board battery level and health.

• Geo-fence service: user can set playground and forbidden areas for the wakeboard on the map.

• Entering a custom device name.

The app was created both for IOS and Android OS.

Solution

Communication standard LoRa works on different grid frequencies in different regions. First-generation smartwatches worked well in South Korea only and when the manufacturer extended the geography of products, resolving any connection issue became crucial.

Our team upgraded LoRa to eliminate this problem, allowing the smartwatches to work seamlessly in any country. The necessary changes conflicted with other performance processes so our engineers updated the operation logic of LED, timing, encryption etc.

Also, we implemented changes to the GPS work processing that increased its accuracy and decreased its power consumption. The changes elongated the battery life.

The Sirin Software developing team produced a system based on mobile application and browser-based Admin application helps build the automatic mobile solution for consistent tracking and recording all key events of the incident handling, storing the incident details in the innovaPad cloud server, instant and effective communication with the database. It enables the Scene Commander to view all the assets in real time and manage the incident scene.
The solution also provides the delivery of the automatic reports right after the incident and offers user-friendly interface to track the current state and the history of each incident, apparatuses, firefighter, etc.
The system demonstrates the use of beacon technology (sensing location, proximity, motion, etc), GPS (geo-fence latitude/longitude) and a smart mobile device application to automatically track firefighters and fire engines and upload data to cloud servers. It includes a browser-based application on the Scene Commander‘s iPad to let him view the assets at his disposal and manage the incident scene.

Our team built a tool to look at a lot of network traffic data. Effective and consistent performance was guaranteed by testing and implementing the solution on dedicated servers, making fast big-data analysis possible. The tool optimizes resource usage by operating within the kernel space, allowing for more efficient packet filtering, which makes the system work better. It includes an alert method for spotting harmful network packets, thereby making the infrastructure safer. 

Throughout the project, our developers strategically switched between various packet inspection technologies, including Zeek, Suricata, Cosmos, and eBPF parsing, to achieve the most efficient and effective results. 

We added a load balancing feature for Zeek and Suricata, doubling Testimony’s performance rates for quicker, safer packet transfer. The Suricata ssh protocol parser was also improved to spot harmful network traffic. As a result, this all-in-one tool met our client’s needs for fast big data analysis, network safety, and better system performance.

While the specifics of how our solution is utilized within the client’s infrastructure remain proprietary to Apple Inc, we maintain an ongoing feedback loop with them to make sure our software continues to meet their needs and can be adapted as required. Our team conducts rigorous testing of the solution on AWS, demonstrating its adaptability and scalability in a cloud environment.

A customer asked to develop IoT sensors and a cloud service solution that could be implemented by any business regardless of scale and/or level.

Value delivered

Multi-Level Hierarchical Device Grouping 

By streamlining device management, this feature has boosted operational efficiency and saved time in navigating large networks, a significant improvement for the client's business.

Fully Automated Notification System

The client now benefits from immediate alerts on critical changes, enabling swift responses that maintain optimal conditions, prevent potential issues, and reduce downtime.

Microservice Architecture 

The client's system flexibility and reliability have been enhanced by dividing the system into manageable parts, a design approach that allows for seamless updates without operational disruption.

Fully Scaled Cloud-Based System 

As the client's business grows, so does their system. The scalability ensures smooth handling of increasing workloads, eliminating concerns about system performance degradation.

Time-Series Graphs 

The client now has a simplified way to identify trends and patterns, thanks to these graphs that visually interpret data. This aids in strategic decision-making and improves business outcomes.

Million Devices Support 

Supporting large-scale IoT deployments has been a game-changer for the client's expanding business and operations in multiple industries or locations.

Universal Solution For Different Industries 

The client's market reach has expanded with this versatile solution, opening up new business opportunities across various industries.

Reporting System

The client now enjoys detailed insights from this robust reporting system, which enhances operational transparency and accountability by enabling close monitoring of the IoT deployment, data-driven decision-making, and evidence of compliance.

Cana's vision for their beverage dispensing machines encountered technical challenges, particularly within their C++/Qt middleware. They looked for specific knowledge for both bug resolution and the development of groundbreaking features. This is where the Sirin Software team stepped in to bridge the gap.

Solution

Our collaboration with Cana was marked by technical prowess and innovative vision. Together, we joined forces to enhance the capabilities of Cana’s machines, with Sirin Software’s dedicated team playing a pivotal role in this endeavor.

A cornerstone of our solution was the telemetry subsystem, meticulously crafted using C++, Qt, and QDBus. This system became a vital component, continuously monitoring the device and delivering real-time alerts for events and errors. This proactive monitoring ensured the equipment ran without any issues, avoiding possible interruptions in service.

The user interface, a critical touchpoint for Cana’s customers, underwent a transformative overhaul. Our developers created a visually appealing, vertically scrollable collection of media by utilizing QML’s dynamic features. The system’s pour control was intentionally integrated with this improvement to give users a rich and engaging beverage-choosing experience.

Beyond those obvious improvements, our team looked closely at the system’s inner workings. For improved efficiency, stability, and information delivery, the QML UI was optimized. Backend interfaces were also improved to prepare the system for upgrades and additional functions in the future. We also created a hidden Debug UI, that offers a diagnostic view into the internal functioning of the system, required for tuning and diagnostics.

Company’s Request

The client required a solution that incorporated a context parser. This feature not only sorts through the user's emails but also learns their communication style to generate accurate auto-responses. Our client's ultimate goal was to achieve more efficient email management while maintaining their unique communication approach.

Our team developed an AI-enhanced extension for Chrome, with the primary goal of simplifying and automating email management tasks. The extension is a perfect fit for professionals like investors, businesspeople, and lawyers who deal with a large number of emails daily. The AI model sifts through the user’s messages, picks up their communication style, and generates auto-responses. This is made possible by training the AI model on a large amount of text, enabling it to grasp the subtleties of human language and generate responses that align with the user’s style.

SSL and HTTPS mechanisms secure all communication between the extension and the end users. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted server and client link. This link ensures that all data passed between the server and the client remains private. In addition to this, we take extra precautions with sensitive information. User-specific data, like keys and other personal secret information, is kept encrypted, providing additional security and privacy for our client’s users.

Company’s Request

The client required a solution that incorporated a context parser. This feature not only sorts through the user's emails but also learns their communication style to generate accurate auto-responses. Our client's ultimate goal was to achieve more efficient email management while maintaining their unique communication approach.

Solution

Our team developed an AI-enhanced extension for Chrome, with the primary goal of simplifying and automating email management tasks. The extension is a perfect fit for professionals like investors, businesspeople, and lawyers who deal with a large number of emails daily. The AI model sifts through the user’s messages, picks up their communication style, and generates auto-responses. This is made possible by training the AI model on a large amount of text, enabling it to grasp the subtleties of human language and generate responses that align with the user’s style.

SSL and HTTPS mechanisms secure all communication between the extension and the end users. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted server and client link. This link ensures that all data passed between the server and the client remains private. In addition to this, we take extra precautions with sensitive information. User-specific data, like keys and other personal secret information, is kept encrypted, providing additional security and privacy for our client’s users.

Company’s Request

Arch Systems was in search of highly qualified talent, capable of handling diverse and complex tasks with minimal guidance. Their primary need was to enhance their cloud/web server capabilities and improve their core product features. The initial project scope was flexible and has evolved in complexity over time.

Value delivered

Time Savings
The complete overhaul of the metrics subsystem streamlined the data collection and analysis process. This efficiency gain translated into time savings, enabling clients of Arch Systems to make quicker, data-driven decisions.

Operational Efficiency
Our custom solutions, particularly the new metrics subsystem, optimized the operations. While predictive maintenance is in the plans, current metrics help in monitoring performance and identifying areas for improvement.

Staff Optimization
Staff Optimization The automation and streamlining of various processes have the potential to optimize staffing needs. Tasks that previously required manual intervention could now be automated, freeing up staff to focus on more strategic activities.

Enhanced Capabilities
Enhanced Capabilities The technological advancements introduced by our team added new capabilities to Arch Systems' offerings. Real-time analytics and data visualization features are now integral parts of their industrial monitoring systems, providing their clients with a competitive edge in the market.

Multi-Brand Support
Arch Systems offers a unique advantage by supporting various machine models and brands, unlike existing systems that are brand-locked. This flexibility has been enhanced by our technological contributions, making their system more versatile and user-friendly.

Company’s Request

Rachio reached out to us to develop a suite of solutions to effectively operate on a set of 8 end devices, also known as peer devices, while maintaining an efficient power connection with each one.
They also emphasized the significance of the end device's ability to operate a bi-stable valve to regulate the water flow through the pipelines in residential premises. The initial request also included requirements to support over-the-air (OTA) upgrades and sustain a long battery life.

Solution

The client successfully launched their product to the market on schedule (in the appropriate season for the product) 

Sirin Software diligently undertook the project, working to a stringent deadline, and accomplished the development of a solution in just eight months, an impressively rapid timeframe. 

The developed product addressed all the drawbacks of cloud technology, enabling clients to enhance it before its introduction to consumers.

In addition, Sirin Software took the initiative to establish a dedicated testing booth to secure controllable release management, verify efficiency for both technical and user-related features, and further optimize water usage. 

We also strove to deliver a flawless product. Consequently, any introduced feature always passes a long-term testing and verification flow designed specifically to fit customer requirements.

Value Delivered

Savings: The solution saves water and has made a remarkable impact saving around 2.8391% of the world’s water use, amounting to an impressive 150 billion gallons of water conserved.

Economy: Sirin Software’s technology enables customers to reduce expenses on their water bills.

Boost in Sales: The seamless integration of Sirin Software’s cutting-edge solutions resulted in a notable surge in revenue for Rachio.

Automatization: The system provides a comprehensive solution for users to operate on-site and remotely.

Weather-Based Automatic Shutoff: The system automatically cancels watering if there is sufficient precipitation or a risk of freezing.

Remote Control: Users can easily manage, control, and plan their watering with quick actions, long-term scheduling, and automated weather tracking.

Device Upgradability: Incorporation of new features and functionalities as time progresses. Enable to seamlessly augment devices with the latest advancements, ensuring they remain cutting-edge and adaptable to future innovations.

Company’s request

Our client had implemented a Bluetooth-based tracking system for inventory and personnel within their IoT ecosystem. Seeking improved accuracy in item localization, they decided to transition to a solution using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. The primary challenge was to replace the existing Bluetooth system with UWB technology, ensuring the new system maintained high levels of efficiency and reliability.

Solution

Our team developed a UWB-based real-time location system (RTLS) using a multi-antenna approach, combining hardware and software into an integrated platform. This solution caters to a variety of indoor tracking applications, including asset tracking, material flow management, and employee location monitoring within a warehouse environment.

In our RTLS implementation, Tags emit UWB signals which are picked up by devices known as anchors. The tags are designed to operate in a low power mode and initiate updates to system parameters, achieved through occasional communications with the anchors. Communication between a tag and an anchor is established when a tag sends a packet containing a data frame, setting a 'systemRequest' flag. This signals the tag's readiness to receive a configuration packet from the anchor, which then times its transmission to ensure the tag's receipt.

Anchors send UDP packets to a specified server address and are also configured to receive UDP packets from the server. Gathering multiple reports from different anchors enables the server to determine the location of the originating tag.

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Sirin Software built a sniffing middleware on top of the existing OpenWRT platform that allowed us to capture all wi-fi probe requests near the access points. Static devices such as routers and laptops are filtered using the blacklisting algorithm. Server-side was implemented as a hub collecting data where all movement is recording for further use in marketing analysis.

Devices in use

OPEN-MESH OM2P ROUTER

low-end device with optional outdoor enclosure and PoE power. Allows sniffing on 2.4GHz wifi band.

OPEN-MESH OM5P ROUTER

high-end device with optional outdoor enclosure and PoE power. Allows sniffing on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wifi bands. Used in most locations.

CHIP MICROCOMPUTER

experimental super-low-cost device that doesn’t provide internet access, but only sniffing. Sniffs both wifi and BLE probe requests.

Value Delivered:

• Movement reproducing algorithm on the server
• Cloud management dashboard
• Automatic blacklisting of static devices (laptops and access points)
• Filtration of randomly-generated MAC addresses (like in latest iOS devices, they send random MAC during network search to avoid tracking)
• Filtration of struggling between two nearby access points using hysteresis Algorithm of matching BLE address and wifi MAC address to use BLE address when wifi turned off.

Technology Set

• Sketching
• Rhino
• KeyShot
• SolidWorks

Clients Backrgound

A startup that produces IoT solutions for the automotive industry.

Business Challenge

The client required an AI-enabled camera design for the vehicular environment (e.g. a smart dash camera).

Solution

Our team created a prototype modular build camera optimized for the detection of objects inside and outside moving vehicles (cars, trucks, trains). Due to its modularity and powerful processing capabilities, it can detect a variety of different objects and behaviors in different scenarios for example:

• drowsiness or distraction in drivers
• obstructions such as people, snow piles, rails
• tailgating
• through the use of a built-in accelerometer and GNSS for geofencing, it can identify aggressiveness, speeding, and road anomalies

Scope of our work included:

• Industrial Design
• Mechanical Engineering
• Firmware Development

The final design was prepared for immediate printing for future testing and for the launch of products in serial production.

Stages of development:

•  Research
•   Conceptualization 
•   Design Stage
•   Mechanical Design

Value Delivered

• The Dash Cam’s body, mount, and ventilation were designed universally and could be implemented in any kind of vehicle.
• The final design was prepared for immediate printing for future testing and for the launch of products in serial production.

After the research phase, we created a complex turn-key solution for smart parking which can be implemented in any kind of parking lot, is flexible, easy-to-use (both for the operator and customers) and results in cost-savings for the owner.

The solution consists of sensors, Cloud, Web dashboard, and Mobile App. The signal transmission from the sensor to the Cloud is performed by LoraWan and Bluetooth 5.0.

HARDWARE

The Smart Parking node includes an external enclosure, the PCB, the battery, the antenna, and the internal enclosure piece.

The PCB is screwed to the base and the base is screwed to the external enclosure piece. The antenna is glued to the external enclosure and connects to the PCB via coax cable with u.FL connector.

The Smart Parking node can be equipped with a GPS module for outdoor parking. The GPS can ease the initial installation for big parking lots.

For indoor positioning on underground and multistorey parking lots, nodes are equipped with NRF52832 Bluetooth 5.0 enabled MCU. With installed mobile app nodes, indoor locations can be as accurate as outdoor GPS.

Power supply:

replaceable lithium-thionyl chloride AA batteries; the expected lifetime – 5-10 years (depends on settings and usage)

Radio protocol:

LoRaWAN / Bluetooth 5.0

Bluetooth position accuracy:

< 3m

GPS position accuracy:

< 3m

Operating temperature:
-20 to +65 °C

CLOUD

The cloud is developed as Serverless Architecture using the latest AWS Services. This kind of architecture allows pay and scale as you go. The cloud receives slot status and notifies all subscribers in real-time. Also, it keeps all data for future analytics or predictions.

WEB APP

The Web app is targeted for employees who will operate the parking facility. Using the Amplify React component and AWS Cognito, we implemented the authorization of operators and customers (users). By using GraphQL and AWS AppSync, parking space status is visualized in real-time.

The Web app shows detailed statistics about parking spaces and cars: which parking spaces are the busiest/ which car make and models parked/which times are the busiest/ and what revenues are derived from each space.

The parking manager can see what car and plate numbers are parked in each space. 

Parking owners can reduce costs on payments and tickets: our solution can be paperless (a user would just need to scan the QR code from their mobile phone).

MOBILE APP

Using React Native and Typescript, we developed a cross-platform application that is suitable both for Android and IOS. The Mobile App is targeted to help parking lot clients control the parking process (parking space status and all collateral information are updated in real-time so clients can use a smartphone without any data delay). 

With Mobile App Users Can:

1. Search for parking with some criteria (near user’s location, opening hours, cheapest, available slots, slots for EV, etc).
2. Show directions to parking (Google Maps).
3. Pay for parking directly in the mobile app.
4. Make a reservation for a parking slot.
5. Lock their car – make an alarm if a car moved without unlocking from the mobile app.
6. See the parking space size (mid car/van/truck etc).
7. Highlight free slots with LED lights.
8. Get parking tickets with full information (show parking working hours, slot number, time and price for parking).

Value Delivered

Cost Savings:

1. Serverless Architecture allows pay and scale as you go.
2. Using the payment method, a vandal protection and control system is developed that the client can use to reduce the number of staff
3. Using the payment method, violation alerts, and a control system are developed that the client can use to reduce the number of staff

Enhancing User Experience for Users:

1. Credit card payment options.
2. The driver can easily find a free parking slot via a mobile app or LED lights.
3. Users can book parking slots in advance.
4. Parking ticket – shows parking working hours, slot number, time and price for service.

Improving Workflow for Parking Provider:

1. The Web app shows detailed statistics about parking spaces and cars. (Which parking spaces are the busiest. Which cars’ make and model are parked. Which time is the busiest.) There is revenue reporting for each parking space.
2. The parking manager can see what car and plate numbers are parked in each space.
3. The provider can communicate with users via the Web app

Technology Set

• Platforms: Embedded Linux, RTOS (Cypress WICED, Marvel IoT, Samsung IoT, realtek Amebа)
• Operation systems: FreeRTOS, ThreadX, NuttX
• Supported programming languages: C, Bash, Python

Clients Background

The client is an IoT connection provider offering internet connectivity for any smart product, automatically and securely, right out of the box.

Cirrent provides a global network of ZipKey Wi-Fi hotspots for connected products through partnerships with ISPs, Wi-Fi onboarding, product lifecycle management, and tools for ongoing support and Cirrent’s Wireless Connection Manager.

Cirrent’s mission is to make Internet-connected products simple and secure for mainstream consumers, and to make it easy for companies to add value by connecting their products to the Internet.

Customers of Cirrent include Electrolux, Smanos, Bose , Ayla Networks, and more.

By 2020, there will be an estimated 30 billion devices connected to the Internet. The biggest impediment holding back this connectivity is that frequently these devices need a technician to get them running smoothly. Another problem is that most of the devices have no input-output interface and no keyboard.

Business Challenge

The client required the creation of a wireless configuration manager application that resolved such problems so that a user only has to plug in a device and wait for a few seconds for the device to connect automatically. The solution should be easily-installable and should establish a secure connection outside of the customer’s private network. Moreover, the client’s main goal was to create a system which would provide full-product lifecycle management and tools for ongoing support for any device.

LINUX APP
Our team contributed to the design and implementation of the Cirrent Wireless Connection Manager (WCM). The WCM helps devices connect instantly with no setup and no password, but with strong security.

We created a robust, embedded, Linux-based software system that can be ported on an embedded platform with minimal effort, and that satisfies the time and memory constraints of current hardware from major vendors.

The solution created a global network, in public spaces and homes across the world, designed to get instant cloud connection and product registration using Cirrent WCM. With Cirrent WCM, devices have the ability to access public Wi-Fi networks and get limited access to the internet (up to 10 kbit/sec). When a customer changes his or her network password the product will still be online. Moreover, WCM doesn’t need any hardware or proprietary software, it can be integrated into existing product lines at very little cost.

Solution

FIRMWARE
We have integrated an installation package of WCM in the common build process for OpenWRT platforms and as a result, there is ready-to-use firmware which can be flashed into device directly or using OTA update..

Designing the same solution for RTOS platforms is planned in the next release, but for now, we provide a collected library which can be integrated into standard SDK for target platforms.

Value Delivered

• Wireless Connection Manager protects customers, featuring encryption, certificates, and authentication.
• WCM is a robust Linux-embedded software that is fully maintainable over the long term and can be adjusted for different platforms so companies can instead focus on the breakthrough features for their products.
• WCM solution is compatible with all of the leading Wi-Fi chipsets, Linux, and real-time operating systems.
• WCM includes support not only for products with ZipKey but for products without this technology and allows a full connected product lifecycle for them too.
• With our solution, manufacturers can make better products and reduce costs, while consumers get a much better user experience.
• Automated functional and integration tests were created that validate the current version of the software and simplify porting of the system onto other platforms.

TECHNOLOGY SET:

• FPGA Firmware on Cyclon V MCU
• RF on Software Defined Radio device
• Linux OS on arm
• Network via PLC
• Additional IoT by LORA for consumer purposes

CLIENT BACKGROUND:

The customer provides disruptive smart city solutions for high-rise and large scale buildings. By applying new technologies and methods to long-established markets, the company not only enables property owners to meet new occupancy regulations but also provides ongoing support and expertise to ensure continued compliance.

BUSINESS CHALLENGE:

Create the design of Low Power Active Distributed Antenna Network.

SOLUTION:

The system is a solution that is “Active-to-the-Antenna” enabling two-hour survivability, supervision, and ease of engineering and installation at a lower cost than other solutions. Additionally, it provides an IoT wireless network by LoRa to cover an entire building for consumer purposes.

Hardware/Software

DSP algorithms written in Verilog/VHDL on FPGA Cyclon V-chip provides immediate voice transmission from node-to-node by RF without delays.

The RF-module designed based on LMS6002 Software Defined Radio covers the 150-900 Mhz spectrum and is able to detect any antenna damage that, along with other required health information, is reported to the Master unit (see “AUXILIARY IN-BUILDING RADIO SYSTEM WITH DEDICATED RADIO CONSOLE”) and the AWS Cloud from which a supervisor can receive mail/SMS in order to quickly fix a breakdown.

A network stack developed based on PLC technology allows for a two-hour rated, fire-proofed cable without any length restrictions, like a typical ethernet cable.

LORA is used for coverage, in order to provide a low-power consumption network throughout the building.

VALUE DELIVERED:

• Verilog/VHDL on FPGA Cyclon V-chip provides *immediate* voice transmission
• AWS Cloud from which supervisor can receive mail/SMS in order to fix the breakdown
• Network stack developed based on PLC technology allows using two-hours rated fire-proved cable without any length restrictions as does typical ethernet cable
•  LoRa is used to cover the building in order to provide consumer low-power network within the whole building

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TECHNOLOGY SET

• Visual Studio 2017
• NET Framework 4.6.2-4.7
• C# 7.0
• WPF, XAML
• LINQ
• TPL
• MySQL (MySQL Workbench, MySQL Connector, MySQL 5.7)
• HALCON 12

CLIENT BACKGROUND

Our customer is a high-tech company specializing in developing and delivering fully-automated 3D inspection cells. Their systems provide inline optical quality controls and/or 3-dimensional measurements for the shopfloor.

BUSINESS CHALLENGE

The customer required the creation and implementation of GUI for a 3D scanner which is exceptionally accurate in detecting defects.
 

SOLUTION
Using the latest version of .NET Framework and C# we created a modern graphical application to view and inspect factory products with high accuracy. To achieve it we used Windows Presentation Foundation – a toolkit that allows for the creation of a highly responsive and attractive user interface. On the backend, high-precision comparison algorithms were created with the use of a unique library provided by the customer.
 

VALUE DELIVERED:

• We’ve created a comfortable and functional interface with the touchscreen which provides ease in working with a 3D scanner
• Hardware notifications, warnings, and errors can be read out from the PLC and sent to the GUI via the PPU.
• The project was successfully implemented with a hard deadline. Since the previous contractor couldn’t accomplish the task our team should meet client’s expectations to present the ready-to made solution at the automotive exhibition.

TECHNOLOGY SET

• Platform: CentOs, Ubuntu14, RHEL 7.0
• Programming language: C, C++, node.js
• Host and Network Requirements: standard x86 servers 10GbE switches
• .deb and .rpm software packages

BUSINESS CHALLENGE

Sirin Software should design the solution from the ground-up to deliver high performance Block and Object storage services, and limitless scalability for the next generation of OpenStack clouds, petabyte scale active archives, and Big Data applications.

SOLUTION

The solution runs on shared nothing clusters of industry standard Linux servers, and builds on IP and the patent pending Cloud Copy On Write (CCOW) technology that breaks new ground in terms of reliability, functionality and cost efficiencies.

Our major scope of work included:

• Development of the main functionality of Cloud Copy On Write
• Development of automation tests and integration with Jenkins CI
• Integration within different platforms (OpenStack, Linux, VMware and Windows) – in progress.

VALUE DELIVERED

• Next generation design
• Data protection & Optimizations
• High protection

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TECHNOLOGY SET:

• embedded GUI based on Qt framework
• cloud-based remote connectivity (REST-API)
• IP-based protocol for realtime digital voice transmission between DRC and Radiostation (digital voice transmission)
• reporting to existing safety system in building via BACnet
• smart vandalism detection
• in-memory database storage
• PCB design for satellite boards from scratch

CLIENT BACKGROUND:

The client works towards a safer future by manufacturing reliable, affordable, and easy-to-install wireless infrastructure for buildings. A multinational corporation based out of New York City, the company’s Tactical Series line of products operates at the nexus of two-way radio and fire-alarm systems, speaking the language of both. The company is FDNY ARCS B-03 certified, providing unmatched experience at getting installations for US FD by UL and FCC.

The company has a wide resellers network: Siemens Building Technologies, New York Fire Detection Inc, National Fire Products Inc, etc.

BUSINESS CHALLENGE:

Tragic losses of life have highlighted the need for vast improvement in the coverage and dependability of emergency communications, especially inside buildings. So the client required the creation of an auxiliary radio system Command and Control center for First Responders which would allow for a better radio signal, monitor its condition in the cloud, and which would be easily-installable and flexible for each reseller’s requirements.

SOLUTION:

Our team created an In-building Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement System with a dedicated radio console and cloud solution. It was certified US FD by UL and FCC.

Its main purpose was to ensure that firefighters would have uninterrupted communication. The cloud solution provides different access levels and allows for status monitoring of the system’s availability and prompt response to any unanticipated problems. The cloud solution also provides a flexible set-up for any system’s indicators and can send smart notifications in the event of an anomaly.

The radio system was created for a customer who has a wide resellers’ network and it needed to be very flexible and easily customizable for each reseller’s requirements. Our system has the easiest installation on the market today and is designed to be easily extended with any additional sensors or actuators in the future.

The product was designed as immediately ready-to-use given the great importance of radio coverage systems.
Also, user manuals were prepared and we provided training for firefighters and resellers.

Our team was responsible for all phases of the product’s hardware and software development, which was designed from scratch.

Our engineers support the manufacturing process (we provide the manufacturer with full PCB’s documentation and make changes to boards’ prototype on demand).

After the product was released to market, another contract was signed with the customer to develop an advanced active radio coverage system within an additional wireless network for consumer purposes.

The solution consists of:     

• DRC (Dedicated Radio Console) which is equipped with two sections, each occupying half of it, one for two (11 and 12) FDNY radio channels. Each section consists of two parts: the communications panel and the system GUI panel. The DRC is outfitted with a 6,5” TFT monitor. It’s maintained for firefighters and allows them to check the essential elements (radiostation condition, selected radio channel, volume level) and the general system conditions (console’s availability status, network settings, power supply check, ground fall detection etc.
• RAU (Radio Amplification Unit) which ensures radio system operations and a Radio Amplification Monitor (RAM) module to monitor against vandalism, earthquakes, overheating and high humidity.
• Antennas and Cables which are located on each floor of the skyscraper. Their main purpose is to equip firefighters with a stable and continuous radio connection. All cables and antennas are fireproof for at least two hours and can withstand water pressure.
• Cloud System which ensures remote firmware updating and provides the radio system with centralized data storage.

VALUE DELIVERED

• Our solution has been quickly adopted in NY buildings and immediately generated income for the customer.
• The client saved about 50% in costs compared to the product’s development with an in-house team
• The system was certified for US FD by UL and FCC.
• The solution is flexible and meets the requirements of any reseller, which allows for its expansion into wider markets.
• Technical features:
  – Quick access GUI for fast maintenance
  – Lightweight SNMP protocol for inter-module communication
  – Cloud management system
  – Both handset and fixed speaker and microphone for convenient use in the event
  of a noisy situation
  – Digital voice transmission protocol between radio console and radio station

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BUSINESS CHALLENGE

Parking meters are getting into the act. Many cities are now replacing traditional mechanical coin operated parking meters with smarter connected meters. Smart parking meters can accept credit cards, detect when a vehicle is in a space, and can even send notifications regarding maintenance. Parking space rates can also be set remotely for specific days, hours, or special events.

SOLUTION

Our engineering team adapted a Linux Board Support Package for the client’s needs by taking care of supporting all the low-level aspects of the Linux System for an embedded product.

We provided support in the following areas: Linux kernel programming, development of custom device drivers, systems integration, and support to application developers.

We adapted the Linux kernel for custom hardware platforms and wrote some additional Linux device drivers. We have extensive experience with numerous ARM platforms, especially Marwell, Xilinx, Allwinner, Atmel and Texas Instruments, but are able to work on other platforms and architectures as well.

We have specific experience in the kernel subsystems relevant for base platform support (clods, pin-muxing, power management), network, graphics, input, industrial sensors, and more. We also helped our customers make appropriate hardware choices in order to reduce the amount of development effort needed to use the Linux kernel on a given platform.

VALUE DELIVERED

Positive customer experience.

A well-designed, automated parking solution ensures patrons and staff can enter, park & pay, and exit the lot quickly & easily.

Parking control.

Limit parking lot access to paying customers, employees, monthly pass holders or others who should actually be there, as well as control traffic flow by setting advanced levels of access control.

The increase of productivity and revenue.

Capture all of your parking income by ensuring that every vehicle must pay to get out. Increase turnover with hourly parking. Reduce overhead by decreasing staffing levels.

Security.

View live and recorded video from strategically placed security cameras located throughout your site.

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