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Detect and monitor transits through an entrance or exit pointGateDetector

Gate Detector features

Compatibility
Compatible with LocateBLE system.
Real-Time
real-time updates and checks.
Simplicity
Simple and flexible architecture.
Versatility
Exploit compatibility with any BLE tag and sensor on the market.
Compatibility
Support for BlueUp or third-party BLE gateways and scanners.
Real-Time
Real-time location data, down to 1-sec refresh update.
Simplicity
Simple and flexible architecture.
Integration
Extensive set of HTTP/MQTT APIs for easy and fast integration.
Technology
GateDetector is a stand-alone BlueUp proprietary application developed to detect and monitor transits through an entrance or exit point, referred to as Gate. This application can be integrated in other BlueUp systems on demand. GateDetector exploits Bluetooth Low Energy devices with tags configured with a proprietary Safety beaconing protocol, based on the iBeacon standard. This application is particularly suitable for scenarios where the entrance and exit of people and / or assets is of major importance.


SafeX Tracer is a wearable Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device designed as a technological aid to control the distance between operators and the tracing of contacts in the workplace for postemergency management of the Covid-19 epidemic.
SafeX Tracer, when worn by an operator, is able to detect other nearby devices. When two or more operators approach each other, the devices emit an alarm signal (via LED, sound, vibration) increasing with the decrease of the distance, up to a continuous alarm.
All alarm events, including time stamp, are saved in the internal memory of the device. SafeX Tracer does not need any physical infrastructure to operate.
Architecture

GateDetector system is based on an architecture that enables monitoring of transit through a gate or a defined area, using a combination of fixed and mobile devices. The fixed devices, called BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) antennas, are placed near the gates or doors that need to be monitored. Each gate requires two antennas to ensure proper coverage and accurate transit detection. The BLE antennas detect signals emitted by mobile devices, known as tags, which are either attached to assets or worn by individuals.
Tags are mobile devices configured to periodically emit signals via Bluetooth, with a feature called Safety Beaconing that allows their detection when passing through a gate. Every time a tag crosses a zone covered by the antennas, the antennas detect its signal and send the data to a central system.
GateDetector software manages the entire detection process. One of the key features of the system is its ability to integrate through APIs, making easy to connect with other systems.

LocateBLE architecture is based on three main components: BLE tags, BLE locators, LocateBLE software with Positioning Engine and APIs.
BLE tags move within the localization area and continuously broadcast a specific BLE advertising packet.
Fixed BLE locators (constituted by BLE gateways or any other fixed device with BLE scanning function) are installed at known positions inside the localization area. Depending on the environment, BLE locators may have omnidirectional or directive antenna, and can be installed on ceiling or on walls. Each BLE locator receives the signal from BLE tags, and computes RSSI.
BLE locators are connected on a local network (Ethernet LAN is suggested for reliability, but WLAN option is available as well) to a local server where LocateBLE software is installed. LocateBLE is designed as middleware platform, with its proprietary positioning engine (BPE, BlueUp Positioning Engine), web interface for management and monitoring, and integrated open APIs for seamless integration in high-end application software.
Components

BLE Antennas
Fixed devices that are used to detect the transits through a Gate. For each gate 2 Antennas are needed.
Tags
Mobile devices, applied to assets or worn by people, used for transit detection. The tags must be configured with Safety Beaconing enabled.


GateDetector sw
GateDetector software can be installed on a physical or on a virtual machine, and can be integrated using APIs.
Components
Tags

Asset tags and wearable tags are wireless electronic devices that are applied to assets or worn by people to be tracked.
Tags are active devices, equipped with a battery, capable of autonomously transmitting information (unique identifier and any status information, such as battery level) to the locators, using standard BLE advertising packets. Energy-saving modes are implemented for increasing battery life, based on tag motion status.
Locators

Fixed locators are installed at fixed reference points and receive BLE signals from the tags.
BlueUp gateways are used as standard locators but the system is able to support any kind of BLE scanner device with communication APIs.
LocateBLE Software
