MCube MCube mCube is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2009 and based in San Jose, California. mCube is the provider of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) motion sensors for the Internet of Moving Things. From smartphones and tablets to smart clothing and wearables, the Internet of Moving Things (IoMT) is where the movement and context of everyday objects and devices can be measured, monitored and analyzed, generating data and insights. By 2020, analysts predict more than 50 billion devices will be connected to the Internet and a large percentage of those devices will be in motion. mCube’s monolithic, single-chip technology platform enables
Home automation also be accessible off-site through the Internet. While there are many competing vendors, there are very few worldwide accepted industry standards and the smart home space is heavily fragmented. Manufacturers often prevent independent implementations by withholding documentation and by litigation. The home automation market was worth US$5.77 billion in 2013, predicted to reach a market value of US$12.81 billion by the year 2020. Early home automation began with labour-saving machines. Self-contained electric or gas powered home appliances became viable in the 1900s with the introduction of electric power distribution and led to the introduction of washing machines (1904), water heaters