Embedded Executive Podcast Embedded Executive: Yes, You Can This With Bluetooth | Blecon
Mar 26, 2025
Simon Ford, the Founder of Blecon, discusses groundbreaking advancements in Bluetooth technology. He dives into how his company facilitates seamless cloud connections for low-power devices using Bluetooth Low Energy. Ford highlights the unique role of hotspots as routers that enhance connectivity. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Bluetooth applications, from basic tracking to smart devices, and the ongoing innovations in beacon technology. Join him for insights on transforming the future of Bluetooth communication!
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Demo At Embedded World
- Bleacon is a Cambridge startup building a cloud network to connect BLE devices to cloud backends.
- At Embedded World they demoed BLE devices talking to the cloud via multiple hotspot types.
Cloud-Centric Bluetooth Architecture
- Bleacon reworks the upper Bluetooth stack so devices hold security relationships with cloud backends instead of a single paired phone.
- That enables roaming and transparent connectivity via any nearby hotspot like a cellular tower.
Any Nearby Host Acts As A Hotspot
- Phones, laptops, and gateways can act as Bluetooth hotspots that forward device traffic to cloud backends.
- Bleacon's system treats those hotspots like transparent routers or cell towers for BLE devices.