Innovative Ranging Engine for Bluetooth Channel Sounding Unveiled

Lambda:4’s groundbreaking ranging engine for Bluetooth® Channel Sounding is set to enhance the way devices locate each other, offering unprecedented accuracy and efficiency.

The Lambda:4 ranging engine leverages the Channel Sounding feature of the latest Bluetooth® Core Specification 6.0, which provides a framework enabling precise distance measurement and spatial awareness, enhancing the ranging capabilities of Bluetooth® enabled devices.

Key Features and Benefits of Lambda:4’s ranging engine

• Enhanced Accuracy and Robustness: The ranging engine significantly improves the precision and the robustness of distance measurements between Bluetooth® devices, making it ideal for applications requiring high accuracy.
• Low Power Consumption: Optimized for energy efficiency, the ranging engine ensures minimal impact on battery life, making it suitable for portable devices.
• Security: Enhanced security features versus attacks, like man-in-the-middle.
• Versatile Applications: The technology is versatile and can be integrated into a wide range of devices and use cases.

Use Cases

• Smartphones: The new ranging engine enables smartphones to perform more accurate indoor navigation and location-based services. Users can benefit from improved navigation in complex environments such as shopping malls and airports.
• Digital Keys: In the realm of digital keys, the ranging engine enhances the security and reliability of keyless entry systems. Users can enjoy seamless and secure access to their homes, cars, and offices with greater confidence.
• IoT Devices: The Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem stands to gain significantly from this advancement, with improved device-to-device spatial awareness. This benefits use cases like commissioning for lighting installations and real-time location-based services (RTLS).

Industry Impact

The release of cs:Lib Lambda:4’s first product to include the ranging engine, is expected to have a profound impact on various industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, and smart home technologies. By enabling more reliable and efficient ranging between devices, the cs:Lib paves the way for innovative applications and enhanced user experiences. cs:Lib is a software library for integration in smartphones and embedded devices.

Availability

The new Bluetooth® Core Specification 6.0 with Channel Sounding is now available for implementation by device manufacturers and developers. Lambda:4 showcases cs:Lib running on a NXP® Semiconductors KW45 MCU in a video available on Lambda:4’s Youtube channel. The KW45 is an automotive capable, Channel Sounding ready Bluetooth® chip from NXP. For more information about the KW45, please visit www.nxp.com.

Quotes

“Together with NXP we have been at the forefront of developing solutions for the now released Bluetooth® Channel Sounding feature and are excited to help companies create more value by adding spatial awareness to their Bluetooth products.”

If you are interested in learning more about cs:Lib and the ranging engine, please contact Lambda:4.

About Lambda:4

Lambda:4 is a leading innovator in positioning technology, dedicated to advancing the capabilities of Bluetooth and other wireless standards. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Lambda:4 continues to drive the evolution of distance measurement for connected devices and smart technologies.

Contact

Florian Herrmann
Lambda:4 Entwicklungen GmbH
herrmann@lambda4.com
+49 40 3099470
www.lambda4.com