Qualcomm IoT Application Processors for the Connected Intelligent Edge

By combining cutting-edge technologies such as AI and IoT, robotics is expected to improve the intelligence and capabilities of robots, giving them functions and forms suited to industrial, service, and special uses, and further contributing to human life and society. The outlook for this is as follows:

• Expansion of market size

• Demand is growing as it can meet the needs of smart factories to address labor shortages and improve productivity.

• Technological evolution

• We provide more advanced functions by utilizing the latest technologies such as building networks using IoT for various robots, devices and equipment.

Smart cameras are devices that incorporate the latest technologies such as AI and IoT into cameras, enabling more advanced photography and image processing capabilities. The following prospects are expected:

• Expansion of market size

• Demand is growing as it is used in a variety of fields, including traffic management, security, industrial applications, and medical applications, and can help improve human life.

• Technological evolution

• Not only has basic image quality been improved, but the camera is also equipped with a proprietary image processing processor and AI algorithms that use facial and scene recognition to automatically adjust exposure and color, and apply effects such as noise reduction and correction. In addition to simply taking photos and videos, the camera can also connect to the internet to upload them to cloud storage or social media, be operated by voice recognition or touch, and experience augmented reality such as VR and AR.

Digital signage is a system that uses video display devices such as DISPLAY to transmit information and advertisements, and the following prospects are possible.

• Expansion of market size

• It is now being used not only in stores and facilities, but also in offices, medical and educational institutions, and provides added value such as improved work efficiency and productivity, in addition to information transmission and branding.

• Technological evolution

• By utilizing AI technology, content can be optimized based on the viewer's attributes and needs, and interactions can be conducted using voice, gestures, etc.

Smart registers are systems that automate checkouts at the register, recognize products using images or barcodes, and allow payments to be made using smartphones or QR codes. The following are some of the potential applications for this technology:

• Expansion of market size

• Demand is growing as it can meet the needs for contactless operations and infection prevention, as well as the need to address labor shortages and improve efficiency.

• Technological evolution

• By utilizing the latest technologies such as AI and IoT, it will be possible to automatically identify products using image recognition, and to provide personalized services by analyzing customers' purchase history and preferences.

Smart vending machines are vending machines connected to the internet that automate product recognition and payment, and optimize content according to customer needs. Potential future prospects include the following:

• Expansion of market size

• Demand is growing as it can meet the needs for contactless operations and infection prevention, as well as the need to address labor shortages and improve efficiency.

• Technological evolution

• We utilize the latest technologies such as AI and IoT to provide more advanced functions.

Lantronix provides System on Module (SoM) with Qualcomm IoT Application Processors, and strives to provide end-to-end solutions for OEMs/ODMs by combining new disruptive technologies such as AI, 5G, IoT, and cloud computing.

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