Novelda founded in 2004, is a global provider of accurate, intelligent and reliable sensor solutions for human presence detection. Their Ultra-wideband (UWB) short-range impulse radar sensors help achieve new levels of user experience and interactivity in a variety of indoor applications, including consumer electronic devices and smart building systems. By harnessing the principles of ultra-wideband impulse radars, Novelda recently introduced the Novelda Presence Sensor.
The Novelda Presence Sensor can reliably detect human presence through any material (except metal). It can also detect the distance between it and the user and isn’t susceptible to ‘blind spots’. Another unique aspect of this sensor is that it does not require a lens or an aperture, making it tamper-proof and ideal for product design. It is a complete user detection solution for consumer electronics in a small, energy-efficient package.
User detection in consumer electronics devices has to employ sensors that are fully capable of reliably and accurately detecting human presence over a distance that matches the way in which the device is always used. The device needs to work around us, our habits and lifestyle and not the other way around. And user detection can’t be adversely affected by the environment around us either. So there’ll be static objects to contend with, they might be reflective, matt, bright or dark. And the ambient conditions too, air movement, dust, lighting and heat. User detection will always know we’re there, irrespective of our surroundings.
In short, user detection creates richer, more enjoyable user experiences. User satisfaction, well-being and productivity become an even greater driver of consumer electronics design.
The Novelda presence sensor can reliably detect a person in front of a device. This can enable features auto-wake / sleep, and will significantly improve user experience and battery life. Click here to learn more about this sensor.
