BlueChip achieves groundbreaking high-quality hybrid communications through mutually 
complimentary composite communication technology and smart routing technology.
BlueChip has various sensor interfaces
and also employs communication protocols (IPv6/6LoWPAN) enabling seamless connection to IPv6 networks.
By achieving high-quality local area communications,
we will contribute to the creation of new services in a wide range of applications.
BlueChip achieves groundbreaking high-quality hybrid communications through mutually complimentary composite communication technology and smart routing technology.
Hybrid communications technology for achieving a high-quality network environment
Example of application in office building to increase reliability of communications through hybrid communications technology
Results of verification in office building
| Means of communication | Verification results |
|---|---|
| Wireless-only multi-hop communications | In communication on the same floor, achieved average communication quality of 80%. In communication between different floors, achieved communication quality ranging from 0% to a maximum of 60% (between neighboring floors) |
| Power-line only multi-hop communications | In communication on the same floor, achieved average communication quality of 70%. In communication between different floors, achieved communication quality ranging from 0% to a maximum of 75% (between neighboring floors) |
| Mutually complimentary composite communication technology (Hybrid communications technology) |
In communication on the same floor and between different floors, achieved nearly 100% communication quality. |
BlueChip has various sensor interfaces and also employs communication protocols (IPv6/6LoWPAN) enabling seamless connection to IPv6 networks.
Previously, since two LSIs for wireless communications and power-line based communications and many other peripheral components were required to achieve high quality hybrid communication, system size and costs ballooned and the incorporation into various equipment proved problematic. Given this, in a world-first we developed a "BlueChip" LSI that integrates this hybrid communication technology along with various sensor interfaces and communication protocols on a single chip, and plan to supply samples of these next spring. By achieving single-chip consolidation, it is possible to curb system size and costs and incorporate the technology into the equipment.
Providing system developers with software development
support tools to enable them to develop, evaluate and
verify hybrid communication environments.
By achieving high-quality local area communications, we will contribute to the creation of new services in a wide range of applications.
By incorporating the BlueChip into household products, you can achieve the "visualization of energy", in other words, real-time monitoring of aggregate energy consumption!
By incorporating BlueChip into environment equipment such as lighting apparatus and air conditioners, you can centrally and remotely operate each product.
By incorporating BlueChip into lifestyle equipment, you can provide monitoring services for the elderly and services to support the maintenance of good health.
By incorporating BlueChip into various facilities and equipment, you can provide services for checking the operating status of equipment and raising the alarm in the event of malfunction.
