Using Atmosic Lowest Power Consumption BLE SoC Can Help Beacon to Last Forever Battery Free

1. Beacon Tracing Technology

Asset management is a common application scenario of beacon equipment. BLE wireless gateway monitors equipment in the designated area and uploads the data information to the cloud. Then the users access the cloud server through PC or app to trace the technology.

Today's enterprise environment needs to be able to track the valuable assets and equipment and Beacon is the solution. The system uses WiFi to connect BLE wireless gateway and manages data through private cloud or public cloud server. Each beacon device has an unique ID to identify each asset.

2. Beacon epidemic prevention management

In the indoor scene, patient can wear a beacon with personal information which communicate with BLE gateway in each room. Through WiFi, users' location information can be easily traced.

When COVID-19 infection is found, the administrator can quickly generate user data by accessing the cloud, and output detailed user information and traced the location. Then take action to immediately to quarantine the infected which minimized the spread. In addition, location monitoring can reduce the risk of infection transmission by limiting the movement of people. When the individual carrying the beacon leaves the predefined location or enters the quarantine area, the cloud can notify the manager by email or notification so countermeasures can be taken immediately.

3. Atmosic Solution Makes Beacon last forever

In order to completely reduce the dependence on batteries, Atmosic has successfully developed three ground-breaking innovative technologies which are ultra low power RF, on-demand wake-up and energy harvesting.

• Ultra Low Power RF Feature

With a broadcast every 1 second Atmosic 5.0 BLE solution power consumption is lowest in the world, only 8uA! (see image below) Meaning using a regular button cell battery, a Beacon battery life-time can last up to 3.5 years. Do not use to change the bettary in the life circle of products.

• On-demand wake-up Feature

Wake on demand wake up function mins. power consumption. Here is how it can save power only when necessary, Atmosic BLE wakes beacon remotely through RF signal. However, if there are no wake-up signal, the Beacon is in sleep mode which lowers the power consumption down to 0.5uA. As a result, extends the button cell’s battery life-time tremendously.

• Energy Harvesting Features

Atmosic M3 series BLE innovative technology is capable harvesting RF, light, kinetic, and thermo energy then transfer for its Beacon; therefore, making the Beacon to become battery-free.

With the COVID-19 Virus spreading, Beacon will be a crucial technology component to constantly trace and track every individual’s location, keeping everyone from getting in contact with the Corona Virus by monitoring the quarantine area and safe zone. Also, preventing people from getting in contact with infected patient, making a safe environment for everyone.

For more information about the features of Atmosic's M2 and M3 series, please stay tuned.