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		<title>Using RFID for Student Tracking</title>
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There are plenty of ways of tracking people and property.  Tracking using telematics, GPS and RFID is more and more common in today&#8217;s world.  In fact, almost everything can be tracked by RFID.  It used to be things, now it is People.  In this article, it talks about tracking children via RFID.

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<p><em>There are plenty of ways of tracking people and property.  Tracking using telematics, GPS and RFID is more and more common in today&#8217;s world.  In fact, almost everything can be tracked by RFID.  It used to be things, now it is People.  In this article, it talks about tracking children via RFID</em>.</p>
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<p>For Student Tracking</p>
<p>Enablitz was designed specifically for pupil transportation to  monitor student ridership in a safe and non-intrusive way.  Knowing if  and when a student got on or off the bus accounts for a significant  portion of calls parents make to schools and is information that schools  need to know.  Enablitz provides accurate and immediate answers.</p>
<p>Just What Schools Have Been Asking For</p>
<p>Agnicient has succeeded where others have not by using Radio  Frequency Identification Device (RFID) technology to solve the problem.   Students carry a small card that contains passive RFID technology that  logs each student&#8217;s entry or exit automatically when the student pass  the scanner located on the bus.  Enablitz is accurate, easy and  affordable.</p>
<p>Load and Unload Process Stays the Same</p>
<p>Customers say it works because Enablitz requires no action on the  part of drivers or students, other than to carry the card.  Enablitz  delivers the required performance without impeding the normal loading  and unloading process.  It&#8217;s a true win/win/win/win for school  officials, drivers, students and parents.</p>
<p>HOW IT WORKS?</p>
<p>Simple, Safe and Secure</p>
<p>Each student is issued a unique RFID card to carry. Everything else  is automatic.  As the student passes the Enablitz reader upon entering  or leaving the bus, the time, date and location is logged and  transmitted to a secure database.</p>
<p>Real-Time Answers</p>
<p>The data is accessed via a web-browser with Agnicient system  application.  For the first time, accurate information is available to  answer parent and administrators&#8217; questions accurately and  cost-effectively.</p>
<p>Web-Based Reporting &#8211; Makes it fast and easy to access accurate information.  <br />
 Student Report &#8211; Stamps time and date for all loading and unloading activities by student.  <br />
 Bus Report &#8211; Provides all students ridership data by bus.</p>
<p>Improves Safety and Efficiency</p>
<p>School officials can quickly and easily track students entering and  leaving buses and be in the best position to answer parents&#8217; questions.   Enablitz has made student tracking easy, secure and affordable.</p>
<p>WHO BENEFITS</p>
<p>School Officials, Parents and Students All Gain <br />
 Transporting students responsibly is something school officials and  parents take very seriously.  A student&#8217;s boarding or departure status  has always been largely reliant on speculation.  Enablitz provides the  capabilities commensurate to the responsibility.</p>
<p>STUDENTS &#8211; Provide valuable information when getting on and off the bus.  <br />
 PARENTS &#8211; Take the appropriate action because they have precise answers to boarding status and times.  <br />
 SCHOOL PRINCIPALS &#8211; Meet obligations to parents and district to do all they can to ensure student safety.  <br />
 TRANSPORTATION MANAGERS &#8211; Equip buses with powerful track and report capabilities cost-effectively.  <br />
 DRIVERS &#8211; Provide valuable and accurate information without having to do anything different.  <br />
 SERVICE REPRESENTATVES &#8211; Answer parents&#8217; and school officials&#8217; questions instantly and accurately.  <br />
 RISK MANAGERS &#8211; Protect the districts from liability by removing uncertainty about boarding status.  <br />
 IT MANAGERS &#8211; Save valuable resources, with no demands on existing IT infrastructure or personnel.</p>
<p>Now student ridership can be monitored in a safe and non-intrusive  way.  Parents and school officials can have answers easily, immediately  and cost-effectively.</p>
<p>New ways to save</p>
<p>It is Finally Knowable</p>
<p>School officials and parents have been waiting a long time for a  solution to the vexing problem of knowing if, when and where a student  has boarded or departed a school bus. There is finally an accurate, easy  and affordable answer and that answer is Enablitz.</p>
<p>Accurate &#8211; RFID card-based systems ensures precise data collection.  It is the only one of its kind.  <br />
 Easy &#8211; Enablitz works without requiring anyone to change behavior.  <br />
 Affordable &#8211; Agnicient innovative approach delivers performance at a price that is remarkably affordable.</p>
<p>You Can&#8217;t Afford to Go Without</p>
<p>The risk is just too great, now that there is an effective  alternative.  Think about the time already being spent to answer these  calls from parents.  It is considerable because the same questions are  asked every day, by different parents, about different students.  That&#8217;s  why the effective automation Enablitz offers gives you a daily payback.</p>
<p>Think About What Is Already Being Spent</p>
<p>Think about how you spend your valuable time.  Are you chasing down  details and still getting incomplete information so you are unable to  satisfy parents&#8217; and administrators&#8217; questions?  It is time to let  Enablitz help you</p>
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		<title>GPS Asset Tracking Systems and Monitoring</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[GPS asset tracking systems allow businesses to track more than vehicles.  They can track expensive equipment as well and this equipment can be monitored just like vehicles.  The difference is that the tracking device may need to be different in order to attach to the piece of equipment.  IE, a gps tracking device for a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>GPS asset tracking systems allow businesses to track more than vehicles.  They can track expensive equipment as well and this equipment can be monitored just like vehicles.  The difference is that the tracking device may need to be different in order to attach to the piece of equipment.  IE, a gps tracking device for a car would be too large to put into a laptop or small desktop computer, so another type of tracking device would need to be attached to the piece of equipment.  In this article, the author discusses the theory of tracking different assets by using GPS technology. </em></p>
<p>The latest innovations in asset tracking for business owners are GPS monitoring systems. They can be used to locate vehicles, equipment and other valuable assets around the country or around the world. Here&#8217;s a brief look at how it works.</p>
<p>GPS is short for &#8220;Global Positioning System&#8221;. It was originally developed for military applications, but since it became functional in 1995, it has been used by civilians around the world for navigational purposes.</p>
<p>Any vehicles or machinery equipped with receivers can easily be located with the help of an orbiting satellite. Map making and surveying is easier. Games have been created that make use of the system.</p>
<p>Making use of the orbiting satellites is free for all individuals, regardless of their country of origin. The only fees that users pay are for the receivers, which are available in a variety of formats and devices. The receiver module itself is very small. So, it can easily be used for all kinds of asset tracking.</p>
<p>One of the common uses for GPS tracking is in the mining industry. Large operations may have equipment scattered over hundreds of square miles. If each piece of equipment is equipped with a receiver, employees can easily locate and monitor the position of the inventory.</p>
<p>Another common use is in the shipping industry. Packages are tracked according to what truck or other vehicle they are on. This use allows customers and business owners alike to have a better idea of when and where their package is at any given moment. Taxis and limousines can easily be equipped with receivers. Most large companies are already making use of them. This allows the owner to locate vehicles quickly. It can be used to deter theft and personal use as well. When it comes to small business asset tracking, GPS receivers help owners save time and money. A large company might be able to afford to &#8220;lose&#8221; thousands of dollars worth of equipment. A small business cannot.</p>
<p>As time goes by, the receivers become a real necessity. Luckily, they are very affordable. Prices start at under $40. If you need a number of devices for your business, it&#8217;s a good idea to shop around. Some companies offer volume discounts. The accuracy and speed of the devices depends on the number of channels included in the receiver. The typical range is between 12 and 20. If you are using the devices for asset tracking, go with more channels. It doesn&#8217;t affect the price much at all.</p>
<p>About the Author</p>
<p>Tom Gruich is a professional database and software designer with 40 years experience in systems analysis and design of database software applications. For more database business mapping thoughts and money-making design ideas please visit <a href="http://www.adaptinfo2.com/devlog/" target="_blank">Expert Knowledge Databases</a> or his Smart Database website at =&gt; <a href="http://www.adaptcode.com/" target="_blank">http://www.adaptcode.com</a></p>
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<p>Currently there are many types of <strong>asset tracking systems</strong>, <strong>GPS</strong>, WiFi and Radio from the core technologies utilized. <strong>GPS</strong> uses satellites to find vehicle positions and is ideal over large areas. For instance, haulage and logistical &#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Publish Date:</strong> 07/02/2010</p>
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