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Wi-Fi-Based Motion Detection Company Eyes Infrared Alternative

Cognitive Systems seeks to supplant infrared motion sensors used in many residential home security systems with a Wi-Fi alternative, Monika Gupta, executive vice president-sales, marketing and product, told us. Last week, it announced Cypress Semiconductor will incorporate support so Cypress…

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customers can add “advanced motion technology” to smart home products. Gupta noted a November deal with Qualcomm for access points and routers. The company’s goal is “to target anything that has a Wi-Fi connection in the smart home,” Gupta said. The product is an Alexa skill and works with Google Assistant voice control engines.