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Transforming IoT Innovation: A Custom Linux BSP Success Story
When a leading smart appliance manufacturer set out to create a next-generation device with an LCD panel and camera, they faced the challenge of integrating advanced IoT capabilities while staying on schedule. By partnering with Lynx, they leveraged custom Linux BSP development, Yocto expertise, and secure cloud integration to accelerate product delivery, reduce risk, and deliver an innovative appliance to market.

Engineering Excellence Meets IoT Innovation
For IoT and embedded systems developers, balancing technical complexity with tight deadlines can feel like navigating uncharted waters. This smart appliance manufacturer sought a reliable partner to simplify their journey, ensuring both technical precision and on-time delivery. Lynx provided tailored solutions, addressing challenges at every stage of development, from custom board bring-up to production readiness.
Challenge
Overcoming IoT Development Hurdles
Building a smart home appliance with advanced capabilities like an LCD panel, camera, and cloud integration requires seamless collaboration between hardware and software. The team needed:
- A custom Yocto BSP tailored for a TI Sitara™ processor.
- Expertise in secure firmware updates, kernel customization, and driver integration.
- A partner to debug critical issues and ensure a smooth path from prototype to production.
Without the right technical foundation, the project risked delays, increased costs, and a diminished competitive edge.
Solution
Tailored Development for IoT Success
Lynx delivered solutions across four development phases, providing unmatched expertise and ensuring a successful product launch.
Phase 1: Prototype Hardware Bring-Up
- Created a custom Yocto BSP supporting critical features: UART, LCD display, touchscreen, OpenGL ES, GStreamer, audio codecs, WiFi, GPIO, and PMIC.
- Reduced Linux boot time and optimized filesystem footprint.
Phase 2: Proof of Concept Development
- Integrated the appliance with Amazon AWS for multimedia analytics, enabling advanced cloud-connected functionality.
Phase 3: Application Development Support
- Upgraded kernel to the latest LTS version for improved security and stability.
- Added support for essential peripherals like eMMC, TPM, and WiFi/Bluetooth.
- Implemented A/B partitioning for system redundancy, ensuring reliable firmware updates.
Phase 4: Production Readiness
- Resolved last-minute technical issues, including debugging kernel panic, audio, and USB problems.
- Extended TPM drivers and OpenSSL support for enhanced encryption.
Results
Accelerated Development and Reduced Risk
Through this collaboration, the manufacturer delivered their product on time with cutting-edge features that set them apart in the market.
Key Benefits:
- Optimized Development Time: Faster boot times and kernel upgrades ensured the project stayed on schedule.
- Enhanced Security: Advanced encryption and secure firmware updates reduced vulnerabilities.
- Streamlined Collaboration: Lynx’s expertise allowed the client to focus on application innovation.
- Cloud-Connected Capabilities: AWS integration provided real-time multimedia analytics, a standout feature for consumers.
Together, Lynx and the client delivered a secure, high-performance appliance ready for market success.
Accelerate Your IoT Development Today
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