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How the System Works
The ActiveTag? System uses small, battery powered tags that,
when automatically activated at control points throughout a
facility, broadcast non-line-of-sight to palm size receivers
networked on the existing corporate LAN/WAN, VPN or Internet
over IP. Unlike other wireless identification and location
systems, ActiveTag's unique dual-frequency operation and
advanced capabilities allow tags to be activated and tracked
in a variety of useful ways to support multiple business
initiatives.
Tags awakened by low cost activators transmit not only their
unique identification code, but location and status information
as well. Tag signals are picked up by network receivers up to
100 feet away, thus allowing a single receiver to collect tag
data from a number of activation points. This flexible control
point architecture allows users to automatically activate tags
at specific locations within the facility to support "proximity"
applications, such as access control and perimeter control.
These read points can also be grouped into control zones to
locate an asset or person within a specific zone, as well as
monitor movement between zones.
The ActiveTag receiver network also collects information from
tags activated by other means, such as removal of an asset tag
with tamper detection or a personnel tag with a built in distress
call or panic button. These tags intermittently transmit alarm
signals on a continuous basis, allowing security personnel to
locate and monitor the incident as the tag moves through the
coverage area. Omni-directional network transceivers, capable
of two-way tag communication, support wide area polling and
tag activation, enabling both static and dynamic tracking of
tagged asset and inventory, as well as employee notification
and location determination.
Tag identification and location information is instantly
forwarded over the network to a host computer running AXCESS'
ActiveTrac? software to provide real-time management solutions
via powerful reporting, display, and decision and control functions.
Alert signals can also be tied into existing alarm, access control
and surveillance systems.
The ActiveTag system, combined with AXCESS' ActiveTrac software,
leverages the corporate LAN to provide today's e-managers with
valuable tools for improving productivity, physical security,
life safety, inventory visibility and ERP-based order fulfillment.
Linked assets and people can be tracked and located within close
proximity, thus providing an automatic, non-invasive asset protection
solution while enabling freedom of movement.
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