Cognitive Systems and MaxLinear partner to expand Wi-Fi Sensing accessibility for broadband platforms

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Cognitive Systems Corp. has announced a partnership with MaxLinear to integrate its WiFi Motion™ detection software into MaxLinear's broadband and access SoCs. This collaboration aims to enhance next-generation Wi-Fi sensing applications such as home and wellness monitoring, providing service providers with innovative solutions to improve user experience. Cognitive Systems has expanded its technology's availability to over 2.5 million devices and plans to release WiFi Motion-enhanced products in H1 2023, marking a significant step forward in home automation.

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• Integration of WiFi Motion technology into MaxLinear's products enhances market competitiveness.
• WiFi Motion is now available on over 2.5 million devices, expanding market reach.
• Enhanced functionalities align with consumer demand for advanced home services.

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• No specific financial metrics provided to assess revenue impact from the partnership.
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Integrating advanced chipsets with WiFi Motion technology will help service providers offer customers next-gen innovation with maximum operating efficiency

WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cognitive Systems Corp. announced today that its highly-accurate WiFi Motion™ detection software will be integrated into MaxLinear’s cutting-edge broadband and access SoCs. Through this partnership, Cognitive Systems’ patented WiFi Motion technology will run on MaxLinear chips, enabling next-generation Wi-Fi Sensing applications such as home monitoring, wellness monitoring, and smart home automation.

“Service providers are constantly looking for innovative ways to evolve user experience and provide differentiated value for customers,” said Taj Manku, co-founder and CEO of Cognitive Systems. “Together with partners like MaxLinear, we are creating future-forward technologies that will transform the home services industry.”

Since 2014, Cognitive Systems has designed, developed, and implemented the first and most sophisticated Wi-Fi-enabled motion sensing software in market, expanding how Wi-Fi networks are used. The breakthrough technology leverages connected IoT devices to transform the entire home into a motion-sensing network without any additional hardware. Cognitive Systems first launched a home monitoring solution, called Home Aware, and recently expanded its solutions by launching Caregiver Aware, a revolutionary solution for elder care. In addition to expanding its product portfolio, Cognitive Systems has optimized its rapid integration process. WiFi Motion is now available on most access points. Since 2020, WiFi Motion’s availability has grown to over 2.5M motion-capable devices and is offered by more than 100 service providers.

Cognitive Systems’ WiFi Motion software is implemented as a function of MaxLinear’s suite of gateway and access platforms, including Wi-Fi, fiber, DOCSIS, and xDSL products. MaxLinear’s Wi-Fi solutions - including its latest generation Wi-Fi 7 product - deliver a fast, reliable, and responsive experience and are well-suited for next-gen Wi-Fi-enabled motion detection. Coupled with MaxLinear AnyWAN™ - the industry’s first single-chip SoC that targets Fiber-to-the-Home, Fixed Wireless Access, DOCSIS, and ethernet gateways and modems – services providers and home gateway designers have a set of highly-optimizable access solutions enhanced with leading functionalities such as Cognitive Systems’ motion sensing, which consumers are coming to expect.

“Service providers are eagerly looking for next-gen Wi-Fi capabilities to gain an advantage in the marketplace,” said Doron Tal, VP Broadband Access of MaxLinear. "MaxLinear’s robust gateway and access platforms deliver leading user experience consumers expect from their in-home connectivity. Integrating Cognitive Systems’ motion solution into these platforms continues to provide users with an unparalleled experience with connectivity access and a wide range of new home services.”

Through this partnership, Cognitive Systems’ WiFi Motion will be available on nearly every Wi-Fi access point.

MaxLinear’s WiFi Motion-enhanced access point products will be available to Internet Service Providers in H1 2023.

About Cognitive Systems

Cognitive Systems Corp. is on a mission to deliver the most advanced WiFi. Its core technology, WiFi Motion™, turns connected devices into motion sensors using WiFi signals. WiFi Motion harnesses artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to reliably identify and localize motion for endless application such as in the smart home, home monitoring, and wellness monitoring markets. This patented technology is layered onto existing WiFi networks without additional hardware to enhance service provider and router manufacturer offerings.
www.cognitivesystems.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cognitive-systems-corp-/

About MaxLinear

MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXL) is a leading provider of radio frequency (RF), analog, digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits for access and connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multimarket applications. MaxLinear is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. For more information, please visit www.maxlinear.com.

MxL and the MaxLinear logo are trademarks of MaxLinear, Inc. Other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

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FAQ

What partnership did MaxLinear announce regarding WiFi Motion technology?

MaxLinear announced a partnership with Cognitive Systems Corp. to integrate WiFi Motion detection software into its broadband and access SoCs.

When will MaxLinear release WiFi Motion-enhanced products?

MaxLinear's WiFi Motion-enhanced products are set to be available to Internet Service Providers in the first half of 2023.

What is the significance of the WiFi Motion technology for MaxLinear?

The integration of WiFi Motion technology enhances MaxLinear's product offerings, enabling next-gen Wi-Fi sensing applications like home and wellness monitoring.

How many devices are currently capable of using WiFi Motion technology?

WiFi Motion technology is now available on over 2.5 million motion-capable devices.

How does the partnership affect service providers?

The partnership allows service providers to offer advanced features in home automation and smart home solutions.