M2M technology

M2M (Machine-to-Machine or Machine-to-Mobile or Mobile-to-Mobile) technology is in the greatest expansion comparing with other ICT technologies all over the world in the last few years.

M2M technology is wireless transmission, analysis and processing of data between variety of device and mobile clients or computers for the sake of mutual monitoring and control of functioning and status. Machines that could be in motion have to be monitored constantly in order to detect possible irregularity in their operation and to memorize permanently data on their operation parameters for possible analysis later on. In case the irregularity is detected in machine operation it is necessary to start adequate procedure in order to alarm some other system (that could also be in motion) or person (by SMS) and control the machine as feedback.

M2M technology is in expansion first of all because wireless communication is performed by the existing, already developed and practically global telecommunication infrastructure, i.e. GSM and UMTS network, mostly by GPRS and EDGE service available in the most hardly accessible spots. In this technology "intelligent" devices are used, like GPRS terminals Spark GP that could be programmed so that they recognize various conditions of the machines and react adequately.

Spark GP - M2M device of general purpose
Geneko Spark GP is M2M device of general purpose which has all necessary characteristics to be used in M2M applications. This device has been proved successful in practical use: 60.000 Geneko Spark terminals are produced and function properly and they are programmed for turnover control recorded through fiscal cash registers. Also, in cooperation with Riello UPS (Aros) Spark is programmed for monitoring and control of UPS devices. Institute Mihajlo Pupin from Belgrade uses Spark for control of gas stations, traffic signalization and other services in electric power industry, etc.

Geneko Spark GP can be optionally programmed for various M2M applications by J2ME platform, sticking to standard CLDC 1.1 and MIDP 2.0. This device can control 2 series ports and enough analogue and digital inputs and outputs. Besides, it has also 4 LED diodes, 1 push button and connectors for voice communication that could be used for interactions between Spark and certain person.