RuBee - The New RFID?
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RFID seems to be more and more common these days. And there are a lot of great applications, but RFID does not really communicate. The use of RuBee tags are generally referred to as asset visibility as opposed to asset tracking.
RuBee does have the ability to communicate and more. It is a two-way wireless protocol more similar to WiFi than to RFID. A tag stores its own data, can include environmental sensors, and has a range of 3 to 300 feet. Each tag has its own IP address which identifies the tag on the network.
The short range of the tags seems like an obstacle, but it allows for good resolution when trying to determine where a tag is located. A great use for this would be ID badges in a hazardous work environment. Movement and environmental conditions could be monitored. In the event of an emergency, rescue efforts could be focused on where people are stranded. Other features of RuBee include
- Less affected by metal or water than RFID
- Secure - tags can use strong encryption
- Typical battery life of 3-5 years
- No back-end application is required to lookup data like RFID
- Tags can have an onboard processor for simple tasks
Whether or not RuBee is the right technology for you, Patti Engineering can help you keep track of your assets (physical or data). If you need to improve visibility in your operation, we will be there from concept to completion. |
| Patti Personnel - David G. Foster PE |
Dave is our Vice President of Engineering and has been a Patti employee since 1995. He has an Electrical Engineering degree from Kettering University (GMI) and is a licensed professional engineer.
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