STMicroelectronics introduces sensor module SensorTile.box

     STMicroelectronics introduces SensorTile.box, a sensor module that helps all users, from young people to experienced design experts, discover the true power of the Internet of Things and easily understand how to collect sensor information and send it to the cloud. The SensorTile.box integrates ST MEMS motion sensors, situational awareness sensors and environmental sensors in a rugged 57mm x 38mm x 20mm IP54 plastic package.

     The new product is a flexible iot plug and play sensor module that can be easily connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth® Low Energy to observe the sensor's pedometer, asset tracker, environment monitor and other functions on the phone screen. SensorTile.box has developer and expert modes, so more experienced designers can use graphical wizards or write custom embedded code to create complex applications.

     From customers and beginners to iot professionals, every user will be attracted by the ease of use and relevance of the SensorTile.box module. SensorTile.box will be Microsoft's new demo platform for Azure IoT Central, showing users how to simplify cloud, data capture, and data analytics on smart devices.

     Andrea Onetti, General Manager of ST's MEMS Sensors Division, said: "The SensorTile.box offers a unique level of configuration flexibility, allowing users to configure modules at their own development level to learn embedded system design or develop prototype systems, or even integrate modules into commercial end products. Now that this IoT plug and play module is certified by Microsoft Cloud Services and compatible with the IoT Central platform, new products can be bought and connected to Azure IoT cloud services without any setup, bringing more opportunities for users to learn iot and new product development. "

     Tony Shakib, PM Manager, Principal Group, Microsoft iot Solutions Accelerator, added: "SensorTile.box will be the new demo platform for Azure IoT Central, and the purpose of the demo is to educate everyone about the benefits of iot and cloud computing, and discover how easy it is to go to the cloud on iot."