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Real-time locating systems (RTLSs) automatically identify and track the location of objects or people in real time. These systems are designed for indoor applications, typically those intended to localize items within a building or enclosed area.
An RTLS is a multi-layered solution that includes both hardware and software components.
Thanks to its components, including software and hardware, u-blox’s RTLS solution accurately calculates indoor locations.
One significant advantage of this solution is that some components can be customized independently to integrate with other solutions.
Element | Description |
u‑locateHub | This is the leading omlox™ locating middleware of u-locate. It offers easy integration and distribution, flexible deployment, and independence from any location technology. |
u‑locateEngine | The u-blox positioning engine complies with omlox™. Its well-documented API platform includes several APIs for real-time positioning and configuration. The positioning engine also offers easy installation and maintenance. |
u‑locateAnchor | The anchor point, also known as the locator, includes our ANT-B10 Bluetooth LE Antenna board and is housed in a water resistant and durable case. It enables connection via Wi-Fi (either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz), Ethernet, and NFC and is powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE) and USB-C. The anchor point can be freely oriented or fixed to ceilings and walls. |
u-locateTag | Highly configurable Bluetooth LE AoA tags with long battery life. |
u‑locateEmbed | Embedded software developed by u-blox that runs on all u-locate hardware components. |
ANT-B10 | Self-contained Bluetooth Low Energy board for direction finding and indoor positioning. |
ANT-B11 | Compact Bluetooth Low Energy angle-of-arrival antenna and sensor board. |
s-center 2 | The support tool that helps you configure the u-locate solution. |
The system enables efficient asset monitoring and management through interconnected components. Attached to the assets, u-locateTag transmits location data to u-locateAnchor. This mounted infrastructure communicates angle, distance, and other data to u-locateEngine, the software that processes data from the tags to calculate their position. u-locateHub manages the information from the engine. Finally, the Remote System provides an interface designed for end users to monitor and manage their assets.
about u-locate, the comprehensive RTLS solution designed by u-blox to help you
accurately track the location of your assets.
The application landscape illustrated in the table above is vast. u-locate adapts to various indoor positioning scenarios depending on specific needs. Below is a condensed list of options to give you a taste of its potential.
“I'm looking for a comprehensive location positioning solution that reduces time-to-market and requires minimal development.”
u locateHub is the u-blox locating middleware built on top of the u-locate solution. Based on the omlox™ standard, it minimizes your efforts, allowing you to focus on your application.
The optimal combination between accuracy, cost and power consumption.