BLE RSSI and AoA in Hospitals

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology is transforming healthcare facilities around the globe. From enhancing patient satisfaction and improving staff safety to boosting hospital efficiency and improving ROI, a reliable BLE architecture can help hospitals better allocate physical and human resources. This technology fosters new use cases in hospitals, such as real-time asset tracking, wearable technology, connected inventory, property security, and more.

Types of BLE Technologies

If your hospital or healthcare facility is considering implementing a Real-Time Location System (RTLS) platform, you will need a reliable BLE architecture to support it. While there are many different solutions on the market, it is important to learn about the common types of BLE architectures.

Bluetooth Low Energy — Proximity Based Location Positioning

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) proximity detects the presence of nearby BLE-enabled devices using RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator), which measures the signal strength to estimate distance via BLE beacons. In healthcare, BLE proximity can be utilized for location-based services, asset and personnel positioning, and enhancing security. This technology offers a convenient and efficient way to interact with nearby devices and services, making it valuable for improving operational efficiency and safety in healthcare facilities.

Benefits of BLE Proximity:

• Easy and quick detection:
  BLE proximity allows for easy and quick detection of nearby BLE-enabled devices, making it convenient for users to interact with nearby devices and services.
• Low-power consumption:
  BLE uses low power, making it suitable for use in battery-powered devices. This means that BLE proximity can be used for extended periods without draining the battery of the device.
• Cost-effective:
  BLE technology is cost-effective and widely available, making it an attractive option for businesses and organizations looking to implement proximity-based solutions.
• Easy implementation:
  Easly to configure and can be quickly adapted to meet the specific needs of different healthcare settings.

Overall, BLE proximity is a useful technology that enables proximity detection and interaction between BLE-enabled devices.

Bluetooth Low Energy -AoA-Based Positioning (BLE AoA)

Bluetooth Low Energy Angle of Arrival (BLE AoA) technology determines the direction of a BLE signal by estimating its angle of arrival, providing highly accurate location data. This technology is ideal for applications such as location-based services and asset and personnel positioning, offering real-time location tracking with sub-meter accuracy. BLE AoA enhances operational efficiency, staff safety, and  sset management in various settings, including healthcare facilities.

Benefits of BLE AoA:

• Precise location determination:
  BLE AoA provides highly accurate location information, which is useful for applications such as asset & personnel positioning. The direction from which a Bluetooth signal is transmitted can be used to determine the device’s location with high accuracy.
• Robustness:
  BLE AoA enhances accuracy compared to other methods, ensuring robust performance in healthcare environments
• Security:
  BLE AoA can be used for secure indoor positioning, which can be beneficial for applications such as assets & personnel Positioning.
• Easy implementation:
  Easly to configure and can be quickly adapted to meet the specific needs of different healthcare settings.
• Cost-effective:
  BLE AoA technology is cost-effective and widely available,
  making it an attractive option for businesses and organizations looking to
  implement precise location-based solutions.

Overall, BLE AoA is a promising technology that can provide more accurate and reliable location information, making it a useful tool for a range of applications.

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healthcare facilities.

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