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COMPANY PROFILE Variable, Inc. designs and makes wireless sensor platforms that connect apps and smart devices to the real world, in new ways.Our flagship product, NODE+ is a handheld, wireless sensor platform that is transforming how we gather, process and use sensory data from the world around us.
their customers, researching new market opportunities, improving the quality and competitiveness of their sensor modules in development, and identifying strategic partnerships that can help them make NODE+ wireless sensors a leader for both personal and professional use internationally.
NODE+ combines advanced motion-sensing technology with interchangeable sensor modules to stream real-time information to smart devices. Variable, Inc. is transforming industries that utilize color matching, tracking motion, temperature, humidity and more.
CNN Money recognized the NODE+ as “the coolest gizmo� at 2013 CES, the largest consumer electronics tradeshow in the world. The versatile sensor platform has also been receiving praises and commentary from Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, NBC News, Tech Crunch, Popular Mechanics and several other publications.
Founder and CEO, Dr. George Yu, and the team at Variable, Inc. have been hard at work listening to 2
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PRODUCT PROFILE “What if, in the palm of your hand.” NODE works with your smart device to help you explore your world. Custom modules light up the night, monitor weather, match paint color, sense gases, or precisely track motion.
“ coolest gizmo we found at [2013] CES.” Julianne Pepitone CNN Money
The NODE+ Sensor Platform includes a 9 degrees-of-freedom motion engine (gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer),and two expansion ports on either end where you can attach any NODE+ sensor module to enhance your NODE+’s functionality. With an open API, and new modules in development, there is not limit to what NODE+ can do!
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NODE+ Wireless Sensor Platform
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Wireless Sensor Platform
NODE+ Features For fitness, logistics, vibration analysis, and gaming, motion is only as good as it is useful. NODE+motion measures nine degrees of motion with a 9DOF IMU, which allows NODE+ to accurately measure its orientation and movement.
Technical Specifications
This is made possible through the combination of a three-axis gyroscope, a three-axis accelerometer, and a three-axis magnetometer.
NODE+ transmits accurate data via Bluetooth 4.0 to your iOS smart device up to 250 feet away.
NODE+motion makes sensing movement truly mobile.
Other interchangeable sensor modules can be attached to either end of the NODE, thus expanding functionality.
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Model No. NKO2A Highlights: • This NODE+ is compatible only with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 5th Gen, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Mini • 9 degrees-of-freedom motion engine • 2 interchangeable module ports • Open API with all modules • long-range Bluetooth 4.0 Smart
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Technical Specifications Diameter: 1 inch (25.4mm) Length: 3.27 inch (83 mm) Weight: 45g (without end caps) Power Battery Life: 12 hr continuous use, 30+ days standby Rechargeable Li-Polymor Battery Micro-USB Charging Communications Bluetooth 4.0 Smart USB data communications 256-bit encryption engine Sensor Capabilities 3-axis accelerometer: up to +/8g range, 0.061mg resolution 3-axis magnetometer: up to +/-8 gauss range, 0.04 milli-gauss resolution 3-axis gyroscope: up to +/2000 degrees-per-sec, 0.061 degrees-per-sec resolution 9-degrees-of-freedom orientation engine 6
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Wireless Sensor Platform Model No. NKO2B
NODE+ Features For fitness, logistics, vibration analysis, and gaming, motion is only as good as it is useful. NODE+motion measures nine degrees of motion with a 9DOF IMU, which allows NODE+ to accurately measure its orientation and movement.
Technical Specifications
Model No. NKO2B
This is made possible through the combination of a three-axis gyroscope, a three-axis accelerometer, and a three-axis magnetometer.
NODE+ transmits accurate data via Bluetooth 4.0 to your iOS smart device up to 250 feet away.
NODE+motion makes sensing movement truly mobile.
Other interchangeable sensor modules can be attached to either end of the NODE, thus expanding functionality.
Highlights: This NODE+ is compatible with iOS and Android devices. 9 degrees-of-freedom motion engine 2 interchangeable module ports Open API with all modules long-range Bluetooth 4.0 Smart and Bluetooth 2.1 Classic
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Technical Specifications Diameter: 1 inch (25.4mm) Length: 2.75 inch (89.85 mm) Weight: 38g (without end caps) Communications and Storage: Bluetooth 4.0 Smart and Bluetooth 2.1 Classic Transmit distance: iOS only: 100m; multiple platforms: 150m Onboard storage: 16MBytes USB data communications 256-bit encryption engine Power: Battery Life: 54 days standby time Current Consumption (Active): ~20mA Current Consumption (Sleep): ~0.5mA Rechargeable Li-Polymor Battery Micro-USB Charging Sensor Capabilities 9-degrees-of-motion fused orientation engine Output Formats: Quaternion, Yaw/ 8
Pitch/Roll, YPR (coming soon) Accelerometer Range: ±2, ±4, ±8, ±16 Sensitivity: 61µg, 122µg, 244µg, 488µg Output rate: 1000Hz (max) – Actual rate may be lower due to Bluetooth connection Gyroscope Range: 250 degrees-per-second, 500 degrees-per-second, 1000 degrees-per-second, 2000 degrees-per-second Sensitivity: 0.00763 degrees-persecond, 0.015 degrees-per-second, 0.03 degrees-per-second, 0.06 degrees-per-second Output rate: 8000 Hz (max) – Actual rate may be lower due to Bluetooth connection Magnetometer Range: ±1200µT Sensitivity: 0.3µT www.variableinc.com
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NODE+ Wireless Sensor Modules
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Color Sensor Module
NODE+chroma For designers, manufacturers, retailers, and end users, a color is only as good as it is useful. NODE+chroma scans surface color into iOS and Android apps. For color matching, quality control, specification, and more, regardless of lighting conditions. NODE+chroma uses a special end-cap and LED light to compute true sRGB, CIE L*a*b*, and Hex values, regardless of ambient light. With a measurement area of 1.9 cm2, a measurement time of approximately (1) second, and Bluetooth connection to smart devices, NODE+chroma makes color communication truly mobile. 10
Technical Specifications
Model No. Chroma 1.1
Color Output • CIE L*a*b* • sRGB • HEX • Color values displayed in Adobe lab D50 and D65 sRGB • ∆E 2000 for color comparison
Hardware Light Source: LEDs Reference white for calibration Measurement aperture Size: 3mm diameter Measurement time Approximately 1 second www.variableinc.com
Technical Specifications Color graphic displayed on iOS device is an approximate representation of the color scanned. Exact color information can only be attained by the numeric color information. Chroma device to device average consistency < 0.8 ∆E. (Measured under temperature: 21°C ±2°C across 50 color standards). Color collection (scan history): limited to available space of user’s iOS device Hardware Connectivity Chroma module requires NODE+ platform to function. The Node+ Platform has iOS and Android compatible options. Android compatibility requires NODE+ model no. NKO2B.
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Weather Sensor Module
NODE+clima For home professionals, analysts, gardeners, agricultural scientists and educators, atmospheric data is only as good as it is useful. NODE+clima is a versatile climate sensor that can measure humidity, temperature, light level, and barometric pressure. NODE+clima records temperature, pressure, humidity, and light variations, and the attached NODE+ platform sends information wirelessly with your smart device. With a temperature range of -40 to +85 C째, 0.1 C째 , and 0.25 meter, 10%-90% relative humidity, and Bluetooth connection to smart devices, NODE+clima makes tracking weather conditions truly mobile. 12
Technical Specifications
Model No. Clima 1.0
NODE transmits accurate data via Bluetooth 4.0 to your iOS smart device up to 250 feet away.
Specifications: Barometric Pressure: -500 to +9,000 meter above sea level range, 0.25 meter resolution
Other interchangeable sensor modules can be attached to either end of the NODE, thus expanding functionality.
Ambient Temperature: -40 to +85 C째, 0.1 C째 resolution
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Technical Specifications Humidity: 10%-90% relative humidity, +/- 3% accuracy Light: 0.25 lx (full moon light at night) to 16,000 lx (full daylight), 0.25 lx resolution Hardware Connectivity Clima module requires NODE+ platform to function. The Node+ Platform has iOS and Android compatible options. Android compatibility requires NODE+ model no. NKO2B.
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Infrared Thermometer Sensor Module
NODE+therma For home professionals, hikers, bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts, lighting is only as good as it is useful. NODE+luma is a programmable LED flashlight. NODE+luma is a customizable LED flashlight, and the attached NODE+ platform sends information wirelessly with your smart device. With eight 5000K white LEDs, NODE+luma allows you to customize your light settings by using one or all of the 8 high brightness LEDs, choose from 3 programmed flash patterns, and has over 50,000 hour bulb life. NODE+luma makes custom lighting truly mobile.
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Technical Specifications
Model No. Therma 1.0
NODE transmits accurate data via Bluetooth 4.0 to your iOS smart device up to 250 feet away.
+therma is an infrared thermometer that transmits data wirelessly via Bluetooth 4.0 to your handheld smart device up to 250 feet away.
Other interchangeable sensor modules can be attached to either end of the NODE, thus expanding functionality.
Specifications: â&#x20AC;˘ Weight of +therma attached to NODE: 1.6 oz
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Technical Specifications Dimensions: NODE+therma Diameter: 1”/25.4mm Length: 4”/101.6mm Infrared sensor range: up to 15’ Temperature range: -70 to 380 °C /-94 to 716 °F 12 degree conical field of view 0.01 deg C° resolution 0.1 deg C° accuracy over time Measurement Time: < 1 sec Hardware Connectivity Chroma module requires NODE+ platform to function. The Node+ Platform has iOS and Android compatible options. Android compatibility requires NODE+ model no. NKO2B.
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Programmable LED Smart Flashlight
NODE+luma For home professionals, hikers, bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts, lighting is only as good as it is useful. NODE+luma is a programmable LED flashlight. NODE+luma is a customizable LED flashlight, and the attached NODE+ platform sends information wirelessly with your smart device. With eight 5000K white LEDs, NODE+luma allows you to customize your light settings by using one or all of the 8 high brightness LEDs, choose from 3 programmed flash patterns, and has over 50,000 hour bulb life. NODE+luma makes custom lighting truly mobile.
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Technical Specifications
Model No. Luma 1.0
NODE transmits accurate data via Bluetooth 4.0 to your iOS smart device up to 250 feet away.
â&#x20AC;˘ Customize lighting remotely from your smartphone or use manually like a regular flashlight
Other interchangeable sensor modules can be attached to either end of the NODE, thus expanding functionality.
â&#x20AC;˘ Use one or all of the 8 high brightness LEDs.
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Technical Specifications • Manually choose from 2, 4, or 8 LED brightness plus strobe mode Extra-long sleep life via Bluetooth Low-energy. • 3 preprogrammed flash patterns • Add lighting to the functionality of a module on the other port Specifications: • Weight: 1.6oz (attached to NODE platform) • 8 5000K white LEDs • 56 cd intensity • over 50,000 hour bulb life
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Programmable LED Smart Flashlight
NODE+oxa Making real atmosphere digital, and digital atmosphere real. Ever wonder about the air you are breathing? NODE+oxa sensors are here to help everyday people understand their environment. NODE+oxa modules are built using industrial grade gas sensors for many common applications. Please note that each module senses a single gas. NODE+oxa Stable electrochemical gas sensor for both ambient and toxic level gas detection.
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Technical Specifications
Model No. Oxa
NODE transmits accurate data via Bluetooth 4.0 to your iOS smart device up to 250 feet away.
+ This sensor is NOT designed for use in safety applications.
Other interchangeable sensor modules can be attached to either end of the NODE, thus expanding functionality.
Node+oxa is a sensor series for both ambient and toxic level gas detection. There are six Node+oxa gas sensors available and more in production.
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Technical Specifications The magic is in the module. Available NODE+oxa modules: CO - Carbon Monoxide NO - Nitric Oxide NO2 - Nitrogen Dioxide Cl2 - Chlorine Gas SO2 - Sulfur Dioxide H2S - Hydrogen Sulfide Please visit variableinc.com for more information on each NODE+oxa gas sensor module.
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Variable, Inc. 100 Cherokee Blvd. Suite 327 Chattanooga, TN 37405 USA Tel: +1 888. 568. 8588 www.variableinc.com
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