As a technology company, Escon Inc. manufactures automotive service recording and transmission devices, iot smart home devices and company-specific connectivity products in the iot field. Escon inc. As we, we think that the helium personal networks project is the project of the future and we are determined to be a third party manufacturer in this field.
- What is your company name?
Escon Inc. - How long has the company been in business?
4 years - What kind of products have you created? (list specific products, include links if possible)
1.) LTE Service Logger and Recorder with AWS Database
2.) Micromobility Device Tracker Unit
3.) Smarthome IOT Gateway with Wi-Fi and LTE
4.) Customer based vehicle control units
5.) Electric Motor Drive Units for under 1000kg vehicles(up to 43kw) - How many have you sold?
2500+ - What brought you to the Helium Network?
We decided to join the helium network as a maker, because we believe that the connection technologies of the future will pass not with large and single operators, but through networks that will be created by many people on a community, just like in the logic of blockchain. In this way, we think that the adventure of helium that started with lorawan will be strengthened with 5G. and we look forward to being involved in this field.
- What is this product's model name? (Hotspot models with different hardware will need a separate HIP19 application.)
ESCON H1 Indoor Lorawan Light Hotspot Miner - Is this is a Light Hotspot or a 5G Hotspot? (Due to the time required for the HIP19 process, new applications should be for Light Hotspots or 5G Hotspots)
Light Hotspot - Is this model for indoor, outdoor, or both? (If there are two different models for indoor and outdoor, list them separately.)
We will have both indoor and outdoor products - Provide a brief description of the product:
ARM MPU based dual core cortex-A7 at 1 GHz
256MB DDR3 RAM
4 GB EMMC Storage
Security with ATECC608A/B
100Mbps Ethernet
Use Lora chipset SX1302 & SX1303
WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
GNSS
USB Debug Port - What is your approximate price point?
Depending on the market situation, it will be in the range of $ 389-499. - What is your expected production and delivery timeline?
submit HIP19 and prototype development Stage at June,2022
Certification and Hardware Audit Stage at Aug,2022
Pre-Order Stage at Oct,2022
Mass Production and Shipping Stage at Nov,2022
- Have you shipped anything in the past?
Yes, we previously produced and shipped vehicle service recorders, electric motor control units and smarthome iot devices. - What types of products have you shipped?
EV Control Units, Smarthome Iot Products, Service Recorder Devices - Which countries have you previously shipped regulatory approved products? (FCC, CE, etc.)
Asia, Europe - If you are a startup, are you partnering with another company? What experience does your team have?
Our team has knowledge and experience in hardware/software development on communication and digital electronics. We have past works in this area.
Europe, Asia, Japan, Canada, India
- How will your customers be able to contact you for support for this products?
For the customer support platform, we use platforms that web live support, online Tickets, E-mail, discord channels. - How long will the company provide customer support?
We will provide support during the 1-year warranty period. - How are you planning to handle repairs and replacements?
Our after-sales team will provide support from our office for repair or replacement of the product during the warranty period.
- The community is concerned about devices that can be easily hacked, specifically by copying their swarm_key files. * Applications should include plan for how the devices will be secured. The approved security element is an ECC608. If you would like to use an alternative security element your HIP19 will require additional review, please email the Helium Foundation ([email protected]).
- Are you using an ECC608. Yes or No?
Yes - Encrypted/locked-down firmware. Yes or No?
Yes - Encrypted storage of the miner swarm_key, either via disk encryption or hardware measures. Yes or No?
Yes - Encrypted buses, potting and other anti-tampering measures. Yes or No? (Please note, the final design will be audited against this statement. Do not answer 'yes' unless the design will have these features and a description of where they are implemented can be provided.)
Yes, we will use anti-tampering switch - Willingness to submit a prototype for audit, and sharing those audit results publicly (pass or fail) Yes or No?
Yes
Evidence of a functioning prototype - photos/videos. Renderings are OK but physical prototypes are much, much better.
- What are your plans for software setup and configuration for the devices?
This would includes remote updates and the ability for hosts to change wifi settings, via Helium's official app or otherwise.
Device has wireless connections as Wi-fi, Bluetooth and wired connections as Ethernet RJ45, USB Debug port for software updates and configurations. - Which security implementation (ECC608, TPM, TrustZone, other) are you using?
ECC608 HSM Module and Tamper Switch - Which LoRa chipset are you planning to use in your gateway? (We recommend you don't use the SX1301 in new designs.)
SX1302/SX1303 LoraWan Module - What is the CPU?
ARM MPU based dual core cortex-A7 at 1 GHz - Additional Hardware Specifications:
256MB DDR3 RAM
4 GB EMMC4.1+ Storage
- Have you built and delivered radio hardware products before?
Yes - Have you built gateways before?
Yes - How many gateways did you make?
1000+ pcs - If you have not built gateways before, are you using a third party manufacturer or working with a partner? This is the single largest risk with most hardware ventures. If possible please provide information about your manufacturing partners and supply chain.
- Where are you sourcing your components from?
We work with local distributors and suppliers. At the same time, we can supply components from international market distributors. - How many radio modules/ concentrators can you procure?
10000 pcs per month
Per typical KYC/AML procedures, proof of identity for major shareholders (25%+ ownership) will be expected to be provided privately to representatives from the Helium Foundation. This will be attested and publicly confirmed by those representatives. Details for this will be provided after your application has been submitted on GitHub.
- How many hotspots are you planning to manufacture and sell within the first six months of sales?
18000 pcs - How much money will be required up-front? How much money do you have on-hand, and how much do you have access to?
In the first stage, we have a budget of 500,000 dollars. We are planning to create the capital of the product that we can produce in the first 3 months with the pre-order stage and additional funding. - What is your plan for additional financing if required? (This is the second biggest risk in new hardware ventures, getting almost over the line and then running out of cash.)
*Funding will be provided by transferring the additional income obtained by our company from other sectors in which it operates to the technology branch.
Please tell us about some of the challenges that would prevent these products from becoming a reality and how you might address them.
There is a risk of chipset crisis in the world, but there is no stock supply problem in the components we choose to use in the hardware, through the distributors we work with. We always have accessible stock in our selection of hardware components. We have gained a lot of experience in this regard in our previous works.
Credit Card on Website
Global Distributors (Digikey, Mouser, Avnet)
Wire transfer
Crypto
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