Beyond QR: Evolving Border Control with Bluetooth Beacons and IoT Integration

During the pandemic, QR codes were our go-to for border control. They worked, but they weren’t perfect. We knew we needed something more reliable, something that didn’t rely on everyone playing by the rules.

Recognizing the Limits: Beyond the Scan

QR codes had their issues:

• Human Error: People had to scan, and not everyone did.
• Limited Data: A scan was just a snapshot, not real-time tracking.
• GPS Costs: Tracking everyone with GPS? Too expensive, too impractical.

Our Solution: Bluetooth Beacons - Real-Time Tracking with IoT Integration

We shifted to Bluetooth beacons, integrating them into a comprehensive IoT solution. Here’s why:

• Real-Time Tracking: Beacons constantly send signals, tracking movement.
• Automated Data: No more manual scans.
• Enhanced Accuracy: Multiple beacons pinpoint location precisely.
• Cost-Effective: Affordable and power-efficient.
• Seamless IoT Integration: We worked with China-based hardware developers, specifically Minew, to integrate their Bluetooth beacon technology into our system. This collaboration allowed us to combine robust hardware with our software expertise, creating a truly integrated IoT solution. Our experience working with China-based developers has been invaluable, allowing us to leverage their manufacturing capabilities and expertise in hardware design.

How It Works: Simple and Effective

• Wearable Tech: Beacons in wristbands.
• Gateway Network: Beacons placed at key locations.
• Real-Time Data: Wristbands talk to gateways.
• Centralized Analysis: Data sent to a server.

Privacy First: Secure and Anonymous

We take privacy seriously. Only essential data is collected, anonymized, and securely stored.

Conclusion:

We’ve moved beyond QR codes, embracing Bluetooth beacons and IoT integration for more reliable, efficient, and privacy-focused border control. As challenges evolve, so do our solutions. Our collaboration with Minew and our experience working with China-based developers have been crucial in delivering a cutting-edge IoT solution.

Minew - Supplier