RWE Releases the Lemonbeat Internet of Things Protocol in North America

RWE Releases the Lemonbeat Internet of Things Protocol in North America

Universal programming language enables IoT devices to connect and interact directly and autonomously with other devices

SAN FRANCISCO, November 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

       
        - Operates independent of the transmission method (Ethernet, WLAN, Bluetooth,
          Powerline, Thread, etc.)
        - Flexible and expandable to ensure communication with existing and future devices,
          regardless of function or manufacturer
        - Currently at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) for review and comment

    RWE Effizienz GmbH, owner and operator of one of Europe's leading home automation
systems, has extended access to the "Lemonbeat smart Device Language" (LsDL), a universal
communications protocol for the Internet of Things, to developers and manufacturers of
Internet-compatible devices in North America.

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    As a common language for a variety of applications, wide adoption of Lemonbeat
promises to remove the interoperability barriers that have previously hampered the
development of the Internet of Things. In particular, LsDL is independent from
transmission methods such Ethernet, WLAN, Bluetooth, Powerline, and Thread, enabling any
device to connect and interact seamlessly and autonomously with other devices, regardless
of manufacturer or application. In addition, LsDL uses proven XML Internet standards and
IPv6 technology to offer numerous technological advantages, including:

       
        - Efficient, low-power operation: a patented wake-on-LAN function makes Lemonbeat
          the ideal solution for battery-operated devices and also allows savings in
          implementation costs up to 40%.
        - Flexibility: LsDL supports the communication of a vast amount of devices, from simple
          switches-without the need for a "light" version-to complex systems and machinery.
        - Future-proof connectivity: support for both mesh and star network topologies, as well
          as an expandable logic, allows LsDL to adapt to devices or functions that will be
          designed in the future.
        - Security: secure encryption is handled separate from the transport layer to reliably
          exchange information and protect privacy across connected networks.

    "A common communication concept is the key to speeding up innovation within the IoT
industry and promoting the proliferation of devices" said Holger Wellner, managing
director of Lemonbeat GmbH, a new company set up by RWE to push the solution. "We have
taken advantage of our technological edge as the market leader in Germany to develop
Lemonbeat. The next step is standardization of the design language, which we believe will
more quickly and cheaply usher in the products and services that will make up a network of
distributed and linked intelligence."

    Industry Standardization and Adoption 

    In September, RWE presented comprehensive information on LsDL with the World Wide Web
Consortium (W3C) and formally submitted a specification draft
[https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-wot-ig/2015Sep/att-0048/RWE_lemonbeat_application_v1_8_draft.pdf ]
for the Lemonbeat Application Layer. Lemonbeat is currently at W3C
for review and comment in the "Web of Things" Interest Group.

    Recognizing the opportunity presented by Lemonbeat, the first pilot customers already
are showcasing prototype products that demonstrate how devices can be connected with each
other using Lemonbeat. For example, Gardena, part of the Husqvarna Group and known for
innovative gardening tools and watering systems, plans to introduce
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rwe-and-gardena-cooperate-537404491.html ] the
first robot lawnmowers that "speak" Lemonbeat onto the market next year.

    Product Availability 

    Developers and manufacturers in North America can now use the Lemonbeat smart Device
Language to integrate core communication services into edge devices. Products destined for
the European market can also leverage the Lemonbeat Radio (868 MHz) and Lemonbeat Chip, a
System in Package that combines processor and transceiver to allow the swift
implementation of Lemonbeat with full support for networking and wireless connectivity.
Further products are expected to follow, including the Lemonbeat Radio and Chip adapted
for the North America market and a development kit that will allow users to create
Lemonbeat devices in a matter of days. More information can be on
http://www.lemonbeat.net.

    RWE Effizienz GmbH helps customers to use energy in as efficient, safe, affordable and
climate friendly a manner as possible. With innovative new products such as the RWE
SmartHome, solutions for electromobility or cutting-edge electricity storage solutions,
RWE Effizienz is setting standards. More facts on http://www.rwe-effizienz.com,
 http://www.rwe-mobility.com, http://www.rwe-smarthome.de.

       
         
        For further information, please contact: 
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        RWE Effizienz GmbH 
        Harald Fletcher 
        Head of communication 
        T +49-231-4-38-4840 
        M +49-173-2904149 
        harald.fletcher@rwe.com 
        EmptyBreak:MARKER 
        Hotwire PR for RWE Effizienz GmbH 
        Marquise McCoy 
        Tel: +1(415)840-2792 
        Email: marquise.mccoy@hotwirepr.com 

     

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