Power from the Shadows: Dracula Technologies

Power from the Shadows: Dracula Technologies

Author: Stephen Statler August 12, 2025 Duration: 59:59

In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Jérôme Vernet, VP of Sales at Dracula Technologies, reveals how inkjet-printed organic photovoltaics harvest energy from ambient light—even indoors—to power IoT devices without batteries. From smart building sensors to asset trackers, learn how this customizable, sustainable technology reduces maintenance, improves design flexibility, and even works in moonlight, opening new possibilities for the ambient IoT revolution.


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Mister Beacon is hosted by Steve Statler, CEO of AmbAI Inc. — creators of AmbientGPT, the AI agent that connects people to products and the brands behind them. AmbAI also advises leading brands on Ambient Intelligence strategy.


Our sponsor is Identiv https://www.identiv.com, whose IoT solutions create digital identities for physical objects, enhancing global connectivity for businesses, people, and the planet. We are also sponsored by Blecon http://www.blecon.net. Blecon enables physical products to communicate with cloud applications using Bluetooth Low Energy.


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Hosted by Stephen Statler, author of the book "Beacon Technologies," The Mr. Beacon Ambient IoT Podcast explores the quiet revolution happening at the intersection of our physical and digital lives. This isn't about far-off futures; it's about the proximity and location technologies being deployed right now, from Bluetooth beacons to broader ambient IoT systems, that are fundamentally changing how we interact with the world. Each episode features a direct conversation with the founders, engineers, and executives leading companies at the very center of this transformation. You'll hear specific, grounded discussions about the real-world challenges and opportunities in designing solutions that leverage location awareness. The dialogue goes beyond theory, delving into the practical business and technology decisions shaping this space. For anyone curious about how our environments are becoming smarter and more responsive, this podcast offers an essential, behind-the-scenes look at the people making it happen. Tune in for thoughtful interviews that cut through the hype to examine the actual tools and strategies building the connected world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Bluetooth Channel Sounding + Bluetooth Core Specification Version 6.0 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:32
In this episode of the Mr. Beacon podcast, Damon Barnes from Bluetooth SIG discusses the groundbreaking features of Bluetooth Core Specification version 6.0, including channel sounding, which offers precise range finding…
Designing & Building Ambient IoT Solutions - The Secrets to Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:17
In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, Matan Epstein from Wiliot discusses the real-world impact of ambient IoT, from tracking COVID-19 vaccine temperatures to optimizing supply chains. With over 50 pilot projects, M…
Building the Bluetooth Network for Every Single Thing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:42
This week on the Mr. Beacon podcast, Simon Ford, founder of Blecon and IoT expert, discusses how Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is revolutionizing industries like healthcare, logistics, and asset tracking. With over 17 years…
AI Running on the Edge with tinyML [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:31
In this episode, Pete Bernard, CEO of TinyML.org, explores the groundbreaking world of TinyML—AI running on edge devices like wearables and sensors. We discuss how TinyML is revolutionizing industries by enabling AI in r…
Transforming Healthcare with Navenio's Indoor Location Technology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:13
Explore healthcare innovation with Navenio's COO and VP of Engineering, Bill Kloes and Sven Albrecht, on The Mr. Beacon Podcast. Learn how their infrastructure-free solutions, developed from Oxford University research, r…
Healthcare Tracking with Kevin Allart of SATO Healthcare [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:30
In episode 200 of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, I speak with SATO Healthcare's VP, Kevin Allart, covering their journey from bamboo packaging to healthcare tech leader. Learn about their IoT solutions transforming healthcare,…
Practical AI Applications with Computer Vision [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:11
This week on Mr. Beacon, we interview Marty Beard, Co-Founder/CEO of alwaysAI. The company employs computer vision for practical AI solutions, focusing on areas like mining efficiency and retail enhancement while address…