his category includes services provided by the repair and maintenance industry, personal and laundry Services industry, and private households. The repair and maintenance industry refers to businesses and services that provide repair, maintenance, and support services for a wide range of equipment and infrastructure. The personal and laundry Services industry includes businesses that provide various personal care, beauty, and laundry services to individuals and households. A private household refers to a residence that is used for domestic purposes by an individual or a group of individuals, such as a family. GAO BLE beacons and gateways can be used in various applications in these industries. Here are some potential examples-

• Asset Tracking- By tracking the location of assets using BLE beacons and gateways, maintenance managers can quickly locate equipment like laundry carts, hampers, or other items and tools like mallets, screwdrivers, or other tools when needed, reducing the time spent searching for misplaced items.
• People Tracking- BLE beacons can be attached to employee ID badges to track their location and movements within a facility. We can also equip workers with BLE beacons so their location can be monitored in real-time. This can help detect and respond to potential safety hazards, such as workers entering restricted areas or approaching dangerous machinery.
• Environment Monitoring- Monitoring environmental conditions using BLE beacons can also help identify potential hazards such as high carbon monoxide levels or unsafe temperatures, allowing managers to take corrective action to protect workers. This is particularly important in laundry facilities, where temperature control is critical for washing, drying, and ironing processes.
• Access Control- BLE beacons and gateways can help improve security by restricting access to sensitive areas like automotive garages, and electronic repair shops. BLE beacons and gateways can also be used to automate access control processes, reducing the need for manual checks and improving the efficiency of access management.
• Proximity Positioning- BLE beacons and smartphones can be used to provide proximity alerts to employees when they are near hazardous or restricted areas within a repair and maintenance facility. This can help improve safety and reduce the risk of accidents.
• Parking Management- Parking managers can use BLE beacons and gateways to track the location of vehicles and ensure that they are parked in authorized locations besides repair or maintenance shops, laundry shops, or public parking lots. BLE gateways can be installed at parking gates to track the occupants, entry, and exit of vehicles