Data Capture

Today, RAIN RFID tags cost as little as five cents!

Since the tag is passive, it harvests energy from the reader and uses that to operate and respond; consequently, it has a very long shelf life. It also has a generous range. With RAIN RFID, you get read rates of up to 30 feet away in indoor environments, which leads to more possibilities for collecting data in a variety of use cases.

Combined, these capabilities lead to some interesting applications in how industries are implementing RAIN RFID to connect and virtualize their businesses.

Bluetooth, familiar in smartphones, is now tracking assets in the form of Bluetooth Low Energy Beacons. They can keep track of information like an asset’s movement, location, and temperature. They're powered by battery and can be configured using apps, giving them the ability to broadcast outbound signals. It’s even possible to use encrypted passwords to make sure transmissions are protected.

BLE solutions can be deployed quickly; it’s just a matter of coding tags and connecting them to the asset. It’s particularly suited to high-value items and those that are prone to variable patterns of movement that aren't confined to a specific area.

Cameras are now an effective way of gathering data. Smart dashcams, like those from our partner Surfsight, provide valuable data on how to help keep truck drivers safe and fleets running efficiently.