The Future Of Broadcom With Android
Broadcom is entering the wearable market with wireless connectivity for embedded device (WICED). The new offerings will have data specific to wearable sensors to be gathered and analyzed. It is predicted that with the adoption of smartphones, these technologies will continue to expand to every day lives.
Today’s wearable devices integrate lifestyle and technology. New and fresh technologies will be the contributing factor to this, thanks to the future entrepreneurs and innovators. The performance and speed which is offered through Android devices are a significant factor for new wearable technology adoptions.
Broadcom's Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICEDâ„¢) platform simplifies the process of implementation for developers. Users can leverage Internet connectivity in an array of Android devices. These devices do not have to run with support for networking. Developers use WICED platform to create secure wireless networking applications on various platforms offered.
The Internet of Things also impacts wearables in digital health technologies. Data is then showcased for users to learn of this type of data which can be transmitted to the cloud for analysis and for a secure environment. Devices such as Android mobile smartphones, wearables and tablets are ideal for relaying such data information.
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Broadcom will focus on efficient radio designs. The company also plans to make minimal power consumption a priority leveraging Android technologies which enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Smart, NFC and GPS. The platform for Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICEDâ„¢) development kit allows developers to create life-changing wearable products through adding self-contained wireless connectivity. The wireless combination chips market is evolving. Over 100 million wearable devices will ship in 2014.
WICED enables Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity for:
Home appliances (speakers, washers, dryers, fridges, ranges)
Home monitoring and control (garage door openers, thermostats, security cameras, alarms, light switches)
Health (scales, equipment, heart rate monitors, blood pressure monitors, fitness wrist bands, pedometers)
Automation and logistics (proximity tags, asset tracking)
Digital cameras and imaging devices Smart meters and energy management devices
Headless devices without a means of interactive configuration for connectivity
PAN-LAN bridge and cloud applications Consumer (toys, games, pet tracking, shoe sensors)
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Broadcom technology in emerging markets such as China and India feature BCM21664T reference platform for use in Android smartphones. India’s Karbonn Mobiles also recently picked the BCM21654G chipset for its 3G Android design earlier this year. Broadcom is known for chips that provide global positioning, power management and connectivity. Broadcom’s communications are important to smartphones and provide competitive technologies.