BLE Mesh Network-Based Smart Lighting Solution for a Manufacturer in the US
Overview
The client, a prominent US-based company specializing in electronic power solutions for the lighting industry, sought a technology provider capable of transforming their legacy lighting solution into smart and connected systems through a unique BLE mesh-based architecture. Leveraging expertise in cutting-edge technologies, ACL Digital developed a BLE-based smart lighting solution that seamlessly monitors and controls the lights through a dedicated mobile app.
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Challenges
Rapid conversion of legacy lighting solutions into smart and connected systems
Absence of a modern technological architecture
Lack of in-house expertise in BLE mesh-based architecture
Solution
- Designed and developed BLE module for desired connectivity with mesh algorithm
- BLE mesh support up to 24units/dimmer
- Integrated nRF5 SDK and provided business logic for BLE mesh algorithm
- Proposed an innovative QR code approach to maintain user management, synchronization, and real-time data
- Designed and developed hardware architecture and prototyping
- Test scripts for FCC pre-compliance testing
- Developed firmware on Nordic’s development kit for parallel prototype
- Developed BLE based Android & iOS mobile app to control the LED devices
- Features – OTA (Over The Air), control dimmer circuit and ON/OFF, popup, alerts, device/ user/ group management, module to app pairing encryption & more
Outcomes
- Helped the client upsell their existing solution by presenting it as a new-age lighting solution, thereby widening its market reach
- Enhanced their customer experience by delivering a hassle-free lighting solution based on BLE mesh network architecture
