ASSET TRACKER

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Title: Asset Tracking Solution for Indoor and Outdoor Location and Health Monitoring

Introduction: Efficient and accurate asset tracking is crucial for businesses operating in various industries. This case study focuses on the implementation of an asset-tracking solution that enables the location and health monitoring of assets both indoors and outdoors. The solution incorporates BLE beacons, Nordic’s Thingy91 development kit, Modem (LTE), Bluetooth, GPS chipsets, a range of sensors, and software components such as Zephyr RTOS, Modem Firmware, Application Firmware (Bluetooth & GPS), and cloud integration with GCP/AWS.

Case Study Overview:

Objective: Develop an asset tracking solution to monitor the location and health of assets in indoor and outdoor environments using BLE beacons and Nordic’s Thingy91 development kit integrated with Modem (LTE), Bluetooth, GPS chipsets, various sensors, and cloud connectivity.

Problem Statement: The Client faced challenges in accurately tracking and monitoring their assets across different locations, including both indoor and outdoor environments. They needed a comprehensive solution that could provide real-time asset location information, monitor asset health parameters, and seamlessly integrate with cloud platforms for data management and analysis. The Client decided to implement an asset tracking system using BLE beacons and Nordic’s Thingy91 development kit to address their requirements.

Solution Design: The asset tracking solution was designed by combining several key components and technologies:

BLE Beacons: Deployed strategically, BLE beacons acted as location markers and enabled proximity-based asset tracking.
Nordic’s Thingy91 Development Kit: Integrated with Modem (LTE), Bluetooth, GPS chipsets, and various sensors, the Thingy91 served as the central tracking device for asset location and health monitoring.
Zephyr RTOS: The real-time operating system provided a stable and efficient software platform for managing the Thingy91 and its sensors.
Modem Firmware: Developed specifically for the Modem (LTE) chipset, the firmware facilitated cellular connectivity and data transmission.
Application Firmware (Bluetooth & GPS): Custom firmware enabled seamless integration and control of Bluetooth and GPS functionalities within the Thingy91.
Cloud Integration: The solution leveraged GCP/AWS cloud platforms for data storage, analysis, and visualization.

Implementation: The asset tracking solution was implemented following a step-by-step process:

BLE Beacon Deployment: BLE beacons were strategically placed indoors and outdoors to establish location markers.
Thingy91 Integration: The Thingy91 development kit was configured with Modem (LTE), Bluetooth, GPS chipsets, and various sensors, enabling asset tracking and health monitoring.
Software Development: Zephyr RTOS was utilized to develop stable and efficient firmware for the Thingy91, including Modem Firmware, Application Firmware (Bluetooth & GPS), and sensor data processing algorithms.
Cloud Integration: Data collected from the Thingy91 was securely transmitted to the GCP/AWS cloud platforms for storage, analysis, and visualization.

Key Features and Benefits:

Real-time Asset Location Tracking: BLE beacons and the Thingy91 facilitated real-time asset location tracking both indoors and outdoors, providing accurate and up-to-date asset information.
Asset Health Monitoring: Various sensors integrated with the Thingy91 enabled monitoring of asset health parameters such as temperature, humidity, vibration, and more, ensuring asset integrity.
Seamless Connectivity: The integrated Modem (LTE), Bluetooth, and GPS chipsets enabled seamless connectivity and communication with the cloud, ensuring reliable data transmission.
Cloud Data Management: Integration with GCP/AWS cloud platforms allowed for centralized data storage, analysis, and visualization, providing actionable insights for asset management.
Enhanced Efficiency: The asset tracking solution improved