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Another focus is on events in the test environment to introduce SMEs to the test center. Feedback from SMEs is taken into account and incorporated into the tests. The best practice examples created are also presented.

Services: scientific events on the testing possibilities in the test environment and external events

On July 3, 2024, the 17th Embedded Talk took place at Fraunhofer IIS in Nuremberg as part of the Nuremberg Digital Festival NUEDIGITAL. Under the motto "Next Generation IoT - Communication & AI", guests were able to find out more about the topics of localization with 5G/6G, artificial intelligence, sustainable IoT and electronics, wireless communication for industry and mioty in external keynotes, presentations by IIS employees and demonstrations.

A packed and varied agenda awaited the guests: at the beginning of the event, keynotes were given by Michael Tränkler (Diehl Metering), Anja Scheckenbach (N-ERGIE) and Simon Schrampfer (Sentinum) on IoT in the smart city and in industry. This was followed by presentations by colleagues from Fraunhofer IIS on mioty, RFID, energy harvesting, industrial wireless systems and reinforcement learning for industrial applications. In addition to the Fraunhofer IIS exhibits, a smart tree irrigation exhibit from FAU and a smart house with sensors from Diehl Metering were also set up in the subsequent exhibition.

With the support of the City of Nuremberg and together with the FAU, the 17th Embedded Talk was a very successful event, attended by more than 100 external guests from companies in the region, who had plenty of time to exchange ideas and network at the get-together. 

The mioty days 2023 took place from December 5 to 7 at the Fraunhofer IIS site in Nuremberg. For three days, around 90 mioty alliance members, partners and those who want to become members came together and provided a valuable exchange of experiences: new mioty-based IoT applications and products from the companies were presented and demonstrated. In addition, a large number of products and technical innovations from mioty members successfully passed the mioty certification process. Certification was also an important topic during the presentations. The conference days were complemented by an evening visit to the Christmas market and the winter huts. Overall, the mioty days provided a great opportunity to meet the members in person and further expand the success of the mioty technology.

The "International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation IPIN" is an annual event dedicated to indoor positioning, its applications and its development. It was first held in Zurich in 2010 and is organized by a different country each year. In 2023, the 13th IPIN was organized by Fraunhofer IIS at Nordostpark, for the first time in Germany.

Over the course of four days, more than 270 international guests from almost 30 countries exchanged ideas and research results on indoor positioning and indoor navigation at IPIN 2023. The program included inspiring keynotes from Google, Ericsson and Huawei, a relaxed Bavarian-style ice breaker session, innovative presentations and posters on the topic of indoor positioning/indoor navigation as well as sightseeing and a dinner with the guests.

The conference area was spread over four session rooms in two buildings, with the L.I.N.K. Hall as the most important and largest room serving as the stage for the keynotes and the award session. The IPIN app developed by IIS helped guests to find their way around the conference and get an overview of the program.

Fraunhofer IIS participated in the Tech Days 2023 in Munich, which were organized by EDIH DIBI project partner Bayern Innovativ and Security Network Munich. The Tech Days are a prestigious event that brings together experts, investors and technology enthusiasts from the industry. They provide a platform for the presentation of the latest technological advances as well as networking opportunities and the exchange of ideas. Fraunhofer IIS had a booth there and presented the 5G Testbed. Visitors also had the opportunity to find out about other test options in the L.I.N.K. hall. The event was mainly aimed at start-ups and SMEs.

Interesting presentations were given by Roland Weigert, former State Secretary in the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, and Judith Gerlach, former Bavarian State Minister for Digital Affairs. Other speakers from Fraunhofer included representatives from the IML, AISEC, IWU, IKS and SIT institutes. In addition to exhibitions and presentations, the program also included conferences, workshops and panel discussions on a wide range of technology topics.

In order to guarantee improved access to the testing options, various activities are to be carried out in the area of presenting these options. These include sample tests and the presentation of the L.I.N.K. hall. These may include films, internet tools, presentations or other content. Best practice examples are also processed and presented.

Services: Content in the form of various presentation media such as film, web, presentations and online consulting

As part of IPIN 2023, guests were able to try out indoor localization based on field strength measurement using the IPIN 2023 app created by Fraunhofer IIS and gain an impression of the performance of this method.

The app was developed using Flutter, a modern cross-platform framework technology from Google that enables a smooth and consistent user experience across different devices. This framework simplifies the creation of appealing and efficient apps for different platforms, including iOS, Android and the web, with a single code base. This allowed a prototype to be tested as a web app very early in the development process to receive feedback, speeding up the entire development cycle. The final application was offered free of charge as a native app in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

The IPIN 2023 app provides a comprehensive conference schedule, allowing easy planning of days with a full schedule of talks, workshops and activities. The search and tagging function allows everyone to make the most of the event catalog. Even without an internet connection, the app allows offline access to important event information and the full schedule.

The integration of awiloc®, an advanced indoor positioning technology from Fraunhofer IIS, gives the app precise positioning capabilities, taking the conference experience to a new level. Using the interactive map with indoor localization makes it easy to navigate through the conference building, finding meeting rooms, exhibitors and facilities with ease.

In order to improve access and service for SMEs, simulations and test procedures are being adapted. These include, among other things:

• Functional testing: By accessing all trace and debug information, deep insights and root cause analysis can be offered to troubleshoot or optimize systems and products.
• Performance tests: In the areas of communication and positioning, the performance of system components or complete solutions can be tested. Among other things, the 3D positioning system is available as a reference.
• Stability or long-term tests: Various scenarios are automatically repeated in a defined sequence and number.

Benefits: improved test and simulation routines