Bluetooth Beacon Tracking System

Wireless Bluetooth Gateway (WBG100)
& Host Controller (HC1)

Product Overview

The Bluetooth Beacon Tracking System is designed for environments where data from Bluetooth enabled beacons/transmitters needs to be gathered and then posted to a SaaS/web environment. Whether for real-time asset/object tracking or remote sensor data transmission, the system is ideal where wiring is a challenge and fast, low-cost, minimally invasive installations are preferred. With the ubiquity and low cost of Bluetooth beacons that can be placed on objects or embedded in sensors of various types, this system closes the loop by gathering data over a wide area (and many beacons) and brings it back to a central, web accessible location.

The Bluetooth Beacon Tracking System consists of at least one Wireless Bluetooth Smart Gateway (WBG100) and a Host Controller (HC1), or it can be made up of many Gateways (WBG100's) and a Host Controller (HC1). Each Gateway receives and processes signals from surrounding iBeacons and similar Bluetooth Smart Beacon transmitters (not provided), processes out 'noise' (unwanted beacon/transmitter signals), and then sends data via a network to the Host Controller. The Host Controller gathers the data, formats it for easy access, and posts it to a web-based database, allowing for access via XML interface.

Each Gateway (WBG100) is battery powered, which means quick and easy installation with no wiring required. They can be attached at any location, inside or out, to track beacon transmitter signals up to the maximum Bluetooth Smart range (about 300 feet). The tethered Gateway networking capability - sending data amongst other WBG100's or the Host Controller – can cover areas in excess of 500,000 square feet. The Host Controller (HC1) requires an outlet for power, and sends information to the web (XML format) either via Ethernet cable or WiFi.

Key Benefits

Fully integrated Bluetooth Smart solution
  - Integrated Bluetooth radio
  - Receives from any iBeacon or similar transmitter
  - Process data from many beacons simultaneously
  - Allows low power transmission, long battery lives

Battery operated Gateways
  - No wiring required to receive signals / transmit data
  - Fast physical installation
  - No client/customer downtime or interference
  - Active monitoring for battery replacements

Small form factor
  - Out of the way placement
  - Non-visually invasive
  - Easy access while in safe locations
  - Durable, not easily broken

Gateway networking on 900mhz
  - No wiring with vast area coverage
  - Transmission over long distances direct to base
  - Minimal radio interference, rarely used frequency

Simple web-based interface
  - HTTP protocol for quick, easy access
  - XML data interface means simple data integration
  - Rapid data transmission and nearly real time data

Specifications