A connected e-cigarette device
For a leading vaping product supplier
Challenge
Consult Red was engaged to turn an existing e-cigarette product into a secure and reliable connected device. The customer wanted to turn their existing e-cigarette product into a connected device, adding secure data collection and giving their customers access to real-time usage data via their mobile phones. We set out to scope, design and develop the components necessary to add all this functionality to their product so that it was connected, secure and scalable for production.
Solution
We assessed the feasibility of the proposed solution, including Bluetooth connectivity and monitoring, a connected Android application for data collection and display, and cloud integration. The product prototype encompassed the design and development of the embedded software stack and sensor data processing and control algorithms. The scaled solution was developed, featuring the device circuit board, end-to-end integration, and security measures, including key injection hardware for the manufacturing facility. Compliance with necessary hardware and software standards was ensured. Data capture involved measuring a range of parameters that were securely transmitted over Bluetooth.
Learnings
The advanced sensing technology selected and integrated into the product design enabled the client to collect and share valuable customer data and insights. The integration also allowed for performance monitoring, helping to prevent potential issues from escalating into more significant problems. Our expertise in designing and developing connected devices and systems equipped us to anticipate potential pitfalls, effectively guiding the client through each stage of the product development journey.
Impact and Value
The customer was able to develop and scale their concept and to successfully offer their customers a connected device with a new set of features.
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