IMPLEMENTATION OF WIFI TECHNOLOGY
PLACING ACCESS POINTS AND CONFIGURING THE NETWORK
To ensure an optimal solution for indoor positioning based on WiFi technology, a series of challenges have to be overcome.
The majority of hospitals today have WiFi installed, but it is solely for communication purposes and has not been installed for the purpose of location finding. This means that neither the total number of WiFi access points nor the individual point's positioning is appropriate for delivering good tracking.
The individual WiFi access points may also be incorrectly configured and so not able to ensure optimal tracking.
In addition, location finding for all units cannot be carried out without first configuring the network to listen to all of the messages on the network. This creates a confidentiality issue in regards to the messages people send over the network. It is obviously essential that the WiFi network can be used without people's privacy or any confidential information being compromised.
UNIQUE SYSTEMATIC-OWNED ALGORITHM
Systematic provides an implementation service that ensures these issues are properly addressed and the most optimal WiFi tracking system is implemented in relation to existing needs and frameworks.
As part of the implementation, Systematic can create a digital map of all of the WiFi access points in the hospital. Systematic establishes processes for updating this map whenever access points are added or moved, so that the solution is automatically updated and continuously optimised.
Systematic configures the solution so that the content of messages is handled confidentially and the privacy of users is ensured.
If location finding was not a priority when the WiFi network was established, it may be necessary to make certain changes for the location finding precision to be optimised. Systematic provides advice in regards to how access points should be configured and located optimally.
By using a unique Systematic-owned algorithm, rapid location finding can be delivered which, combined with low establishment costs and high scalability, is unique for WiFi tracking. Alternatively, standard products may be used for location finding, as these are easy to integrate with the solution. The standard products can give a higher degree of location finding precision, though this means slower response times and/or higher costs. Systematic ensures that you always choose the ideal solution that meets your specific needs.
BENEFITS
- The optimal solution in relation to requirements
- The most inexpensive solution that meets requirements
- A solution that operates reliably
- Simple implementation
- Low maintenance costs
- Automatic handling, e.g. hardware replacement
- All data is treated confidentially
- Both optimal WiFi coverage and location finding – not just one or the other
