Primary Benefits

Locates Wi-Fi enabled devices: Wireless devices enabled with Wi-Fi including PDAs, barcode scanners, and laptops can be located using netlink rfid TM. Allowing simple implementation in public environments, this system does not require any modifications in hardware or software, which eliminates one of the challenges of management.

Locates devices that are not Wi-Fi enabled: The netlink rfid TM system uses small battery-powered tags, which can track non stationary objects including humans and a variety of accessories and equipments.

Provides reliable and precise TDOA location: It is not the signal strength information but the Time Difference Of Arrival (TDOA) algorithm that is used to locate objects by netlink rfid TM engine. This technology is more accurate and authentic. In this case, radio map calibration processes and client-side software drivers are not required. It offers good positioning data along with low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Used outdoors as well as indoors: There is no restriction to the environment where this technology is operational. Netlink rfid TM can be effectively used outdoors like fields and road as well as in closed areas like offices and departmental stores.

Offers accessible platform for third-party applications: The users of netlink rfid tm have the freedom to implement their own solutions, which is possible using the tools provided by this technology. The netlink rfid TM offers a set of tools to design, test, and implement enterprise-class location-based applications.

Does not require dedicated backbone network: Only standard Ethernet connections are required in all communication between the netlink rfid TM and its components.

System Components

netlink rfid^TM Tags
netlink rfid TM tags include the T1 Tag and T2 tag models. These tags enable the wireless network infrastructure to detect and locate objects that are not connected to any wireless network, for example humans. These battery-powered, rugged, programmable tags send very short 802.11b messages at a predefined interval.

The Tags' main features include a long battery life (up to 5 years), flexible mounting options, compact enclosure, a wireless or serial programming interface and clear channel assessment that avoids sending messages when Wi-Fi data traffic is present.

netlink rfid^TM Location Receivers
Netlink rfid TM Location Receivers provide powerful location measurement capabilities. Each of these Location Receivers can process over 300 location measurements per second thereby satisfying even the most demanding applications. netlink rfid's patent pending algorithms are embedded in the Location Receivers, which enables the measurement of the time of interval of a standard 802.11b messages in a fraction of nanosecond.

Generally, a small access point Location Receiver includes a Power-over-Ethernet adaptor and an external antenna connector. To avoid using wired Ethernet connection, Location Receivers can be connected to a wireless bridge. netlink rfid TM Location Receivers are also available in NEMA enclosures.

netlink rfid^TM; Engine
The netlink rfid TM is the principle software component that collects and processes location data. This engine uses sophisticated algorithms to combat indoor multi-path. The Positioning Server processes the TDOA data received from the Location Receivers and provides accurate and reliable location data required by mission-critical applications.

The netlink rfid^TM; Engine includes the following main components:
- netlink rfid^TM; Positioning Server: primary component responsible for TDOA Location and Presence calculations and measurements.

- netlink rfid^TM; System Manager: an installation, configuration, and maintenance tool. It helps in system setup, importing data and map configuration. Also responsible for upgrades and location-system maintenance.

- netlink rfid^TM; Positioning API: an open XML interface used by application developers to create a wide variety of wireless location-based applications.

- netlink rfid^TM; Analysis and Design tools: a set of sophisticated tools used for planning, designing, and analyzing various systems. These tools include utilities like system accuracy analysis, synchronization analysis and system coverage reports, which enable pre and post installation activities smooth and efficient.

netlink rfid^TM;

netlink rfid^TM netlink rfid TM provides a highly flexible platform that offers increased visibility throughout the enterprise. It makes application integration easier for real-time display and mobile asset management. To achieve this, our solution uses the positioning data received from the netlink rfid TM Engine. It includes a customizable and easy to manage database that contains location data, asset names and categories, and named zones. Location-enabled applications developed using netlink rfid TM can be used in various environments like hospitals, manufacturing plants, and distribution facilities. Our solution is supplied with a free web-based end-user application to enable search and display of mobile assets.

For more information on the netlink rfid^TM System, including ordering information, please download the data sheet.