Technology

Advanced Technology

Edge AI computing, universal connectivity, and modular sensor ecosystem for next-generation telemetry

Edge AI

On-Device AI Processing

Powerful neural processing unit enables real-time video analytics and event detection directly on the device, reducing latency and bandwidth requirements.

Vision Analytics

Driver monitoring, lane keeping, collision avoidance

Driver Monitoring

Drowsiness detection, distraction alerts, behavior analysis

Incident Detection

Crash detection, harsh events, theft alerting

Neural Processing Unit

On-device AI computing

TOPS
AI Power
8GB
LPDDR4X
15W
TDP
Connectivity

Universal Connectivity

Multi-network support ensuring reliable communication anywhere in the world

5G

Ultra-low latency for real-time applications

LTE

Global 4G coverage for reliable connectivity

WiFi

802.11ax for local data transfer

Satellite

Global coverage for remote assets

Ethernet

Gigabit wired connection

Architecture

Technology Architecture Overview

ninSmart is designed in layers. The core device contains embedded components and onboard sensing. Around that core, the platform provides dedicated external interfaces for vehicles, UAVs, power, and communications. It also supports 9 modular Grove/Qwiic-style expansion ports for optional sensors and field integrations.

Embedded Device Core
Native Interfaces
Expansion Ports
Connectivity & Cloud
1. Embedded Components & Onboard Sensors

Embedded Device Components & Onboard Sensors

The ninSmart device includes core embedded compute, onboard positioning and motion sensing, local security functions, removable storage, and service access.

ninSmart Device

Embedded Core

Compute

MCU / Linux+NPU

GNSS

u-blox ZED-F9K

IMU

Accel + Gyro

Storage

microSD up to 512GB

Security

OTA / Tamper

Service

Debug / LEDs

Embedded Compute

  • Base controller for sensing, tamper, and health monitoring
  • Optional Linux + NPU gateway
  • Optional Jetson AI add-on for advanced analytics

Onboard Positioning

  • u-blox ZED-F9K multi-constellation GNSS
  • Dead reckoning support
  • External patch antenna support

Onboard Motion Sensing

  • IMU: accelerometer + gyroscope
  • Optional onboard magnetometer / digital compass

Local Device Functions

  • Health monitoring
  • Tamper detection
  • Signed OTA support
  • Secure identity and token authentication

Storage & Service

  • microSD storage up to 512GB
  • Service/debug access
  • Local status LEDs
  • Optional OLED display

Power Management

  • Wide voltage input (9-36V DC)
  • Vehicle power compatible
  • Battery backup support
2. Native Interfaces

Native Device Interfaces

ninSmart includes dedicated interfaces for direct integration with vehicles, UAV flight controllers, power systems, and external communications links.

ninSmart Device

OBD-II / CAN / K-Line
MAVLink UART
Cellular / eSIM
Wi-Fi / BT / Ethernet
DC Power Input
USB / Debug

Vehicle Interfaces

  • OBD-II
  • CAN Bus
  • K-Line
  • Vehicle-interface MCU

UAV Interfaces

  • MAVLink UART in/out
  • Companion computer integration

Communications

  • Cellular / eSIM
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
  • Ethernet
  • Satellite-ready

Power & Service

  • DC power input (9-36V)
  • Vehicle power
  • USB / service port
  • Debug / diagnostics
  • Firmware recovery

These are native platform interfaces designed to connect ninSmart directly to vehicles, UAV systems, power sources, and external communications infrastructure.

3. 9-Port Modular Expansion Ecosystem

9 Modular Grove/Qwiic Expansion Ports

ninSmart includes 9 modular Grove/Qwiic-style expansion ports for optional sensors, field accessories, and partner modules. These ports support I2C, UART, ADC, GPIO, and digital/analog integrations.

ninSmart Device

9 Expansion Ports

Port 1
Magnetometer
NFC Reader
Lidar
Temperature
Cut-off Relay
Weight Sensor
Port 9

Position & Motion

  • • Magnetometer
  • • Secondary IMU
  • • Tilt sensor
  • • Vibration sensor
  • • Shock/impact sensor

Security & ID

  • • NFC reader
  • • RFID reader
  • • Keypad
  • • Secure element modules

Vehicle / Asset

  • • Cut-off relay
  • • Door sensor
  • • Ignition sense
  • • Fuel level sensor
  • • Weight/load sensor

Environmental

  • • Temperature sensor
  • • Humidity sensor
  • • Barometer/altimeter
  • • Light sensor
  • • Air quality sensor

Featured Expansion Modules

Magnetometer Cut-off Relay Lidar NFC Reader Weight Sensor Door Sensor Temperature Fuel Sensor Shock Sensor

These are optional modular add-ons connected through the 9 Grove/Qwiic ports — not necessarily embedded inside every base device.

Unified Telemetry Pipeline

From Device Edge to Cloud Intelligence

ninSmart connects embedded intelligence, native interfaces, and modular sensors into a unified telemetry pipeline.

Embedded Components
Native Interfaces
9 Expansion Ports

Event Processing

5G
Wi-Fi
Ethernet
Satellite

ninSmart Cloud

Fleet Dashboards

Real-time monitoring

Regulator Dashboards

Compliance reporting

APIs

System integration

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