BLE-Based People Tracking System for Educational Institutions

Overview 

A BLE-based people tracking system provides a comprehensive solution for monitoring and managing student, faculty, and staff movements across campuses. Designed specifically for educational institutions, this system uses BLE gateways and beacons to track personnel in real-time, offering a flexible, long-range, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional RFID systems. With its adjustable system range up to about 900 ft (300 meters) indoors and approximately 5,000 ft (1,500 meters) outdoors it can adapt to the unique spatial requirements of different buildings and campuses. 

The system consists of one or multiple BLE gateways that communicate with multiple BLE beacons. Gateways should be placed in strategic locations, such as hallways, entry points, and key intersections, ensuring optimal coverage. Beacons, worn or carried by individuals, offer rugged durability (IP67 rating) and have a battery life of up to 10 years, ensuring long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance. This makes BLE technology highly suitable for educational institutions that require reliable, scalable, and cost-effective personnel tracking solutions. 

 

Features 

  • Adjustable System Range: Indoors 900 ft (300 meters) and outdoors 5,000 ft (1,500 meters), ensuring flexibility for various campus layouts. 
  • Long Battery Life: Beacons can last up to 10 years on a single battery, reducing maintenance needs. 
  • Power Source Options: BLE gateways can be powered by PoE, battery, solar, or traditional power outlets. Beacons are powered by batteries or solar power. 
  • Rugged Design: Beacons are rated IP67, providing dustproof and waterproof protection, ideal for outdoor or harsh environments. 
  • Multi-Gateway Configuration: Supports multiple gateways for enhanced coverage, ensuring seamless tracking across large educational institutions. 
  • Scalability: The system can be expanded easily to accommodate growing needs within the educational sector. 

 

Technical Specifications 

  • System Range: Adjustable, up to 900 ft (300 meters) indoors, and 5,000 ft (1,500 meters) outdoors. 
  • Battery Life: Up to 10 years for beacons. 
  • Gateway Power Options: PoE, battery, solar, or power outlet. 
  • Beacon Power Options: Battery or solar power. 
  • Beacon Rating: IP67 for rugged environments. 
  • Placement of Gateways: Strategic areas such as hallways, entrances, and large gathering spaces for optimal coverage. 
  • Placement of Beacons: Worn by personnel, carried by students, or attached to key tools or equipment in educational settings. 

 

Applications 

  • Student Monitoring: Track student movements across classrooms, libraries, and dormitories, ensuring their presence in designated areas and assisting with attendance management. 
  • Faculty & Staff Tracking: Manage and monitor faculty and staff locations for efficient time management, task allocation, and safety during emergencies. 
  • Campus Management: Ensure the smooth movement of people across large campuses, monitor foot traffic, and improve space utilization in key facilities. 
  • Event Management: Track the movement of attendees during educational events, ensuring safety and crowd control at campus gatherings. 

 

Case Studies 

  • USA, New York: A large university in New York implemented our BLE-based people tracking system to manage the flow of students between multiple lecture halls and administrative buildings. The adjustable range allowed seamless tracking even in complex indoor environments, enhancing campus security. 
  • USA, Los Angeles: A research institution in Los Angeles deployed our BLE gateways and beacons to monitor staff movement in laboratories and workshops. The long battery life of beacons reduced maintenance, allowing focus on operational tasks without disruptions. 
  • Canada, Toronto: A college in Toronto used our system to track student attendance across its sprawling campus. BLE gateways placed in high-traffic areas like cafeterias and libraries helped the institution optimize space usage and improve student engagement. 

 

Our system has been developed and deployed. It is off-the-shelf or can be easily customized according to your needs. If you have any questions, our technical experts can help you. Please fill out this form or email us.