November 18, 2006
RTLS: RFID For Personnel Safety
Contractors and employees for Occidental Petroleum will be receiving dual-active RFID identity badges that are part of an RTLS (Real-Time Location System). The badges, issued to 2,700 personnel, would be used in a closed system of 75 sq miles as a means to determine where workers are in the event of an emergency. [PRNewswire via Yahoo Biz]
The RTLS market is split in two categories: 802.11 Wi-Fi components and unlicensed spectrum. Some other environments for RTLS applications include correctional facilities, mines, and theme parks. The market is budding and expected to have a 30% yearly growth up through 2011, with companies like Ekahau recently receiving US16M in funding.
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