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Ekahau Unveils Wi-Fi Tags(Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Ekahau a provider of Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), announced the introduction of four Wi-Fi tags that expand the functionality of its tracking solutions. The tags, which were designed in response to customer demand in a number of vertical markets, include a personnel badge tag that offers a first two-way Wi-Fi pager capabilities and other solutions for industrial, retail and temperature sensitive environments. "Many of our potential customers understood the value of real-time location tracking, but had unique needs that exceeded the capabilities of our T301A and T201 asset tags or T301-B badge tag." said Arttu Huhtiniemi, director of Product Management at Ekahau. "With the new additions to our product line, we are addressing those customers' demands and delivering the functionalities to support a wider variety of applications." Ekahau's Wi-Fi tags include the following features: - T301i - A locatable industrial tag with two-way signaling and a call button, the T301i is a wireless replacement for the hard-wired factory call buttons, which are used for plant floor part replenishment, service requests, status updates and quality alerts. - T301T - By integrating a temperature sensor, the T301T can report temperature readings in a remote location and notify users if the temperature exceeds a predefined threshold range. Designed for automated monitoring of refrigerators, freezers and any Temperature sensitive areas in hospitals, retail stores and industrial applications, this tag's Wi-Fi capability enables it to support multi- party cold chain monitoring and management applications. The T301T supports an optional remote platinum temperature probe with a temperature measurement range of -200C to +200C for applications that require monitoring at extreme temperatures. - T301Ex -Intended for use on oil and gas rigs, and in petrochemical refineries and chemical plants, where certification is required for hazardous environments. The T301Ex can be used for asset tracking and status notifications, as well as supporting employee safety applications for reporting the location of personnel in accident or disaster situations. Ekahau said it will be showcasing its tags, as well as the full Ekahau RTLS solution, at RFID World, Sept. 8-10 in Las Vegas. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright ? 2008 Wireless News |