ProximitySmart

ProximitySmart is a proximity sensing and automation platform designed to detect the presence and distance of people and objects to enable context-aware actions in smart environments. It aims to improve user experience, energy efficiency, and asset management by triggering devices and services based on proximity and occupancy.

The platform integrates multiple sensing modalities, including low-energy radio signals, infrared, capacitive sensing, and tag-based beacons. Processing can occur on local gateways or on edge devices, with optional cloud components for analytics. It emphasizes privacy-friendly data handling and supports developer APIs for integration with other systems.

Architecturally, ProximitySmart comprises sensors or anchors placed in the environment, mobile or wearable tags, and a software layer that manages discovery, distance estimation, and policy-based actions. Interoperability is designed with common IoT protocols to enable integration with home assistants, building management systems, and enterprise workflows.

Typical applications include occupancy-driven lighting and climate control, smart access control, proximity-based content delivery in retail, and asset tracking in warehouses. In offices, it can support meeting room scheduling, equipment provisioning, and flow optimization. In consumer devices, it enables seamless pairing and handoff between devices.

Privacy and security considerations focus on data minimization, user opt-in, anonymization where possible, device authentication, encrypted transmission, and transparent data governance. Users can configure consent, retention settings, and visibility.

There is no single governing standard; ProximitySmart implementations vary by vendor, often aligning with broader IoT interoperability efforts.

See also: Proximity sensing, Bluetooth Low Energy, Ultra-Wideband, Internet of Things.