Connected Devices
Smart LTE GPS Padlock
A battery-powered padlock with remote access, GPS location reporting, LTE/eSIM connectivity and a local keypad.
- Remote access + local keypad
- LTE
- GPS
- eSIM
- Access Control
Location reporting + voice calls
Smart Band
A wearable platform combining BLE, LTE and GNSS for location reporting and voice calls, supported by a mobile application and cloud services.
Overview
Smart Band is a connected wearable that combines Bluetooth/BLE, LTE and satellite positioning. It can report its location and support voice calls, with a mobile application and cloud services forming the remote software layer.
- Connected Devices
- Wearable
- BLE
- LTE
- GNSS
The design includes a compact wearable assembly, embedded electronics and a USB 2.0 interface.
Challenge
Bring short-range communication, cellular connectivity, positioning and calling into a wearable form factor. The hardware, firmware and remote software need to work together around the device’s size and battery constraints.
What We Did
HTS’s project scope covered hardware and PCB design, embedded firmware, prototyping, and the supporting mobile and server software. The work connected the wearable electronics to the location and communication functions presented to users.
System
| Layer | Function |
|---|---|
| Wearable electronics | Integrate processing, wireless interfaces and battery-powered operation. |
| BLE connection | Support communication with nearby compatible devices. |
| LTE and GNSS | Provide cellular communication and location information. |
| Mobile application and cloud | Form the remote interaction and data layer. |
Technical Details
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product format | Wearable smart band |
| Short-range wireless | Bluetooth/BLE |
| Cellular connection | LTE |
| Positioning | GPS/GNSS |
| Cellular module shown in the design | Quectel EG91-X |
| Communication functions | Location reporting and voice calls |
| Wired interface | USB 2.0 |
| Supporting software | Mobile application and cloud/server components |
Result
The project brings wearable electronics, location reporting, calling and remote software together in one connected product design. It demonstrates HTS work across the physical device, embedded software and the application/server layer.
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- Bluetooth
- Audio
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