1. Particle Computer

2. Particle Computer
Germany based Start-Up producing/distributing/applying Particle Technology
Particle Technology developed by TecO/University of Karlsruhe, applications partially by SAP AG
Seeking for collaboration
Collaboration for Distribution / Licensing / Joint Production for Particle Technology
Collaborative Service and Application development
Venture Capital / Joint developments

3. Particle system architecture
Network
Particle Bridge
Particle DB
Particle
Location System
Particle Analyzer
Over-the-Air-
Programming
Show here the prototypes
Particle Node

4. Particle System Implementation

5. Particle Family 3 different families
The economic affordable uPart family for cost critical applications.
The ultra-low-power pPart family for energy efficient settings.
The standard compliant zPart family.
The three families can be mixed up and combined in the same network. They all share a common communication protocol independent from the underlying radio technology and a common PC-based software framework. OS, firmware, Standard applications are pre-installed.
Advantages
Low price, low power single networked sensors
Simple to use, simple to apply (ready to run out of the box)
Large variety of sensors available off-the-shelf
Pre-fab of building units: they only need to configured to be applied for an application greatly reduces development time
Multi-step networking reduces costs: Overlay networking and routing possible
Multi-step sensing reduces costs: Mix with more powerful networked sensor systems possible
Best of both worlds: In-situ reaction without backend connection possible

6. Particle Family pPart zPart uPart Particle Computer 2/30 zPart 2/00
Ad hoc communication
Programmable on-board processor
Research and development
Low power
Single AAA battery operation
zPart 2/00
compliant Radio
Best for integration with ZigBee enabled appliances
Programmable processor
Software compatible to particle computer 2/30
u-Part 1/40
Ultra small (<1cm²)
Low priced
Low power
Long lifetime up to 5 years+
Multihop infrastructure
pPart
zPart
uPart

7. Application Example: Asset Monitoring
Active supervision of goods
Peer-to-Peer application, fast in-situ reaction for preventing dangerous situations
Ensuring integrity by object, not by service
Hazardous materials
RELATE, CoBIs, TEA, Möbel ETH, e-Seal, others?
work
Source: Ken Douglas, BP

8. Particle Sensor Network
Application Ex.: ERP Embedding (SAP)
CRM
PLM
SRM
Physical World
SCM
ERP
Leg- acy
A2A
People
collaboration
B2B
roles
Devices
embedded analytics
alerts
Smart Items
Particle Sensor Network
Information

9. Application Example: Production
You need to mount me the piece X at the position Y with the tool Z!
Please send me a mechanic with the tool X and a spare part Y because I’m sensing strange vibrations at component Z!
Smart Factory
Predictive Maintenance
Collaborative production

10. Other Applications areas
Environmental Monitoring
Natural disasters prevention
Agricultural monitoring
Industrial & Home Automation
Energy management
HVAC management
Defense & Security
Perimeter monitoring
Crisis management
Border control
Civil infrastructure monitoring
Wineyard monitoring
Earthquake monitoring
Vulcano monitoring
Water quality
Tsunami monitoring
Animal monitoring in wild habitats
Forest fire in Portugal
Water pipeline in Spain