What’s asset tracking?
Asset tracking refers to the method of tracking physical assets, either by scanning barcode labels attached to the assets or by using tags using GPS, BLE or RFID which broadcast their location. These technologies can also be used for indoor tracking of persons wearing a tag.
Beacon asset tracking is the latest and most effective way of tracking.
How does BLE beacons work in asset tracking?
BLE beacons are wireless IoT devices that periodically broadcast a signal into its surroundings. Other receiving devices identify this signal by consuming comparatively very less energy. Beacons can work for years with coin-sized batteries because of BLE technology.You can use a smartphone device (or other Bluetooth-enabled devices) as the reader. The typical range for BLE beacons is from 1 to 150 meters, and a long range-beacon can extend up to 500 meters.
You can put the different beacons on each asset,it is the most convenient way to find the location of an asset. When a user comes close to an asset or a physical object. You can trigger an event when a user carrying an app comes close to the asset. So this is very helpful to easily find the location of an object.
What’s the advantages for asset tracking by using BLE beacon?
- Lower administrative costs
- Better accountability and cost savings
- Improved customer service
- Expansion plans for future development
- Improved efficiency and accuracy
