Client Overview
An innovative startup designing and manufacturing smart padlocks that provide reliable and cost-effective security for consumers and businesses.
Business and Technical Challenges
- To launch Scalable Smart Padlocks Solution
- Expandable Cloud-enabled Platform using HomeBridge Gateway: The BLE enabled smart padlocks required cloud-based connectivity in order to access them remotely via mobile application
- Validation of updated PIN on the cloud that is configured to a particular padlock over BLE 4.0 via HomeBridge Gateway
VOLANSYS Contribution
Developed firmware on VOLANSYS’ HomeBridge Gateway Platform in such a way that it works with client’s smart padlock over BLE 4.0 technology.
- Designed and developed firmware on HomeBridge using Nordic’s nRF52832 System On a Chip:
- BLE Central Application development
- Registration of Gateway with padlocks that are associated to the cloud
- Integration of Cloud APIs for padlock PIN update functionality
- Local database management
- Integrated gateway firmware with padlock firmware and conducted manual testing for PIN update functionality
Technologies | Engineering Expertise
Embedded Firmware Development | Quality Engineering | Cloud Connectivity
Solution Architecture
Benefits Delivered
- Enhanced overall systems’ functionality by developing firmware on gateway platform
- Multiple padlocks can be supported and accessed via remote location using HomeBridge gateway
- Reduced time-to-market by utilizing ready-to-use cost-effective solution