Akenza’s Latest Product Update Introduces Stateful Payload Decoders

Akenza is happy to announce the launch of stateful Device Types, enabling the aggregation of fragmented LPWAN messages into complete payloads.

LPWAN devices are known for their ability to transmit small data packets across extensive distances. This low-bandwidth data exchange significantly reduces power consumption, making these devices ideal for various IoT applications.

However, the constrained message size in certain protocols, such as the 50-byte standard in LoRaWAN, presents challenges for devices that need to split their payloads into multiple messages. This fragmentation often complicates data interpretation and reconstruction.

Stateful Device Types: A Game-Changer

Traditionally, akenza's platform relied on stateless Device Types, which processed each incoming message independently, with no reference to previous data. The introduction of stateful Device Types marks a significant leap forward, as the platform can now retain and utilize historical data during message processing.

This new capability allows the aggregation of fragmented messages and the accurate reconstruction of the original payload.

Moreover, stateful Device Types open up new possibilities for complex calculations on historical data directly within the Device Type. This advancement brings enhanced capabilities to IoT use cases, particularly in scenarios where analyzing data trends and historical patterns is crucial.

Real-World applications

• Washroom usage monitoring: Utilizing a simple door sensor that reports cumulative counts, a stateful Device Type can track washroom usage by calculating the increase indoor activations between messages. This allows for more accurate and insightful facility monitoring.
• Environmental monitoring: Stateful Device Types can detect changes in data patterns, such as anomalies in temperature or humidity readings, making them invaluable for applications requiring trend analysis and real-time alerts.

To explore these new features and learn how to integrate stateful decoders into custom Device Types, users can refer to akenza’s detailed Stateful Operations documentation or sign up for a 30-day free trial today.