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From Generation 1.0 to 3.0, how has each evolution of Merrytek’s human presence sensors redefined seamless, intuitive control experience?

2024-08-01      Author:Mradmin

In 2018, with unwavering dedication to innovation, Merrytek delved deeply into research, unveiling the groundbreaking ‘Lifebeing Presence Detection Technology.’ This visionary leap redefined microwave radar sensing, setting a new benchmark for human presence and occupancy detection. By pushing technological boundaries, Merrytek has emerged as a pioneer in building smart ecosystems, laying the foundation for a future where seamless connectivity meets intuitive, intelligent living spaces.

 

With strong in-house antenna technology R&D capabilities and a focus on groundbreaking product innovation, Merrytek has consistently introduced standout disruptive products that redefine industry standards. From the launch of the first Lifebeing presence sensor in 2018 to the development of medium-space presence sensor and small-space presence sensor, each new generation pushes boundaries, writing bold new chapters in transformative industry technology.

 

Merrytek Generation 1.0

 

The first groundbreaking introduction of Merrytek’s Lifebeing presence detection technology, capable of sensing human presence in stationary conditions through breathing, has reshaped industry understanding.

 

In 2018, Merrytek innovatively proposed a solution for detecting stationary human presence by using microwave radar sensing of breathing/heartbeat signals. This breakthrough led to the successful launch of the first-generation Merrytek’s microwave radar human presence sensor, paving a clear direction for the future development and advancements in the microwave radar sensing industry.

 

 

Functional Capabilities:

 

  1. Achieving long-term continuous sensing of human presence in a stationary state
  2. Effectively shielding against wireless radio electromagnetic signals and airflow interference, while accurately distinguishing human breathing signals

 

 

Merrytek Generation 2.0

 

Further advancing the presence detection range, effectively enabling full space management with a single device

 

In 2021, Merrytek launched the second-generation millimeter-wave Lifebeing Presence Sensor, featuring a wide beam angle and low signal reception loss. This enables precise detection of human presence in large spaces. Detecting a range of human movements—from major gross-motor actions to minor fine-motor movements, as well as subtle respiratory motion—within the same area is a highly complex, overlapping, and integrated process. Powered by Merrytek’s patented algorithms and sensing technology, this sensor capable of seamlessly detects both the static and dynamic states of the human body within the same space.

 

 

Functional Capabilities:

 

  1. Highly overlapping detection ranges encompass major gross-motor movements, minor fine-motor movements, and subtle respiratory presence motion.
  2. 40㎡ Maximum large-space Lifebeing presence detection area
  3. Greatly enhances the ability to resist interference from non-human motions.

 

 

Merrytek Generation 3.0

 

Accurately Detects Human Presence Signals During Sleep

Adjustable sensing angle, allowing for a clearly defined detection boundary

 

In 2023, Merrytek successfully developed the “medium-space presence sensor” and the “small-space presence sensor” specifically designed for environments such as hotel rooms and office spaces. These innovations clearly define presence detection boundaries, enhancing and expanding intelligent sensing solutions within the smart building sector.

 

 

Functional Capabilities:

 

  1. Adjustable Sensing Antenna Angle from -30° to 30°
  2. Accurate, focused small-range detection with no false alarm
  3. Precisely detecting human breathing signals during sleep, realizing zero human presence signal loss
  4. Clear definition of the sensing boundary within 1m diameter

 

 

Comprehensive Upgrade in Anti-Interference Capacity, Supporting User Customizable  Interference Shielding Zone

 

In 2024, Merrytek has comprehensively upgraded both software and hardware for its flagship products. The upgrades integrate German automotive-grade radar chips with distance-measuring capabilities and Merrytek’s patented antenna algorithm, robustly enhancing the ability to filtering of non-human motion interference. Merrytek’s sensor performance has been further upgraded with precise triggering distances, a consistent sensing range in all directions, and sustained presence detection.

 

 

Functional Capabilities:

 

  1. The detection range reaches a maximum radius of 4 meters, maintaining strong consistency in triggering distance across all directions
  2. Presence sensing coverage zone is approaching a near-perfect full circular range.
  3. Equipped with built-in near-field interference shielding and customizable far-field interference shielding, clearly defining detection boundaries for precise performance.
  4. Built-in AI environmental self-learning function, intelligently filters out interference sources

 

 

Merrytek’s Generation 3.0 distance-sensing product offers precise presence detection with an adjustable trigger distance

Features precise trigger detection distance with strong consistency across all directions.

 

 

 

 

Merrytek Generation 3.0 Upgraded Anti-interference Capability

 

Can handle complex installation environments with ease, providing worry-free interference shielding and zero false trigger

  1. AI environmental Self-Learning:Effortlessly manages strong reflective interference in environments like metal parking shelters and metal-framed warehouses, with no self-triggering
  2. Anti-metal reflection:Effortlessly manages strong reflective interference in environments like metal parking shelters and metal-framed warehouses, with no self-triggering
  3. Anti-near-field interference:Enhanced with near-field shielding technology, effectively eliminating false triggers caused by disturbances such as ceiling pipe vibrations, swinging signs, exhaust fan rotation, and air-conditioning ventilation systems
  4. Customizable exclusion of far-field interference:Supports customizable far-field interference exclusion, clearly defining detection boundaries to effectively eliminate common interference sources in the environment, achieving more accurate human presence sensing

 

Merrytek, guided by a commitment to a human-centered philosophy, relentlessly pursues innovation, bringing a touch of warmth to technology. Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to advancing technology, creating smarter, more convenient, more intuitive and user-friendly sensing products that enable seamless intelligent control of “Real” smart environments and enrich quality of life.