Industrial Automation Magazine India

Data-Over-Sound Software Development Kits

Published on : Tuesday 30-11--0001

Chirp is a wireless communication technology for exchanging data between nearby devices via sound.

It uses any existing speaker or microphone, and is configurable to use audible or inaudible near-ultrasonic frequencies.

Chirp is designed for simplicity, eliminating connectivity headaches and simplifying everyday tasks like connecting to Wi-Fi networks, sharing contact details, and making peer-to-peer payments. It's trusted by companies and developers across the world, from nuclear power stations to children's toys.

Chirp technology is available as a suite of cross-platform enterprise-ready SDKs available to download for free.

Functionality

Simple

Tap to share data with anyone around you, creating a seamless and delightful sharing experience. No pairing or typing needed.

Universal

Virtually any device with a microphone or speaker is Chirp-ready, from legacy industrial hardware to modern smart speakers. Send data through any existing audio infrastructure.

Offline

Can be used in areas or situations that have no internet, making it a safe and secure method of proximity communication that's COPPA/GDPR-compliant.

Robust

Works in the noisiest of environments, from nuclear power stations to the streets of New Delhi. Verified by external lab testers, and proven with background noise exceeding 100dB(A)

Secure

Supports industry-standard encryption (AES, RSA, TOTP) for secure authentication and one-to-one messaging.

Low Power

In embedded applications, Chirp's power usage is lower than Bluetooth LE.

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