Bluetooth Low Energy Gateway
11-12-2024
10:33 AM
1 min read

Overview:
Recently, iHub – AWaDH (Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) launched Bluetooth Low Energy Gateway and Node System.
About Bluetooth Low Energy Gateway:
- It is the first-of-its-kind cost-effective system that connects Bluetooth-enabled sensors to cloud platforms.
- It enables seamless data transmission, real-time environmental monitoring, and advanced analytics across diverse sectors such as agriculture, logistics, and environmental resilience.
- Key Features of the BLE Gateway
- Robust Connectivity: Offers 4G, WiFi, and LAN compatibility for flexible networking.
- Long-Range Communication: Supports data transmission up to 1 km in line-of-sight (LOS) scenarios.
- Data Aggregation: Collects and processes data from multiple connected nodes, streamlining analysis and decision-making.
- Weather proof and Compact Design: Providing durability in extreme weather conditions while maintaining a compact and user-friendly form.
- Wireless Connectivity: Eliminates the need for extensive wiring, reducing installation costs and supporting remote deployments.
- Low Power Consumption: Delivers energy-efficient performance for prolonged operation.
- Scalability: Manages over 100+ connected BLE nodes, ideal for large-scale IoT networks.
- Firmware Over-The-Air (FOTA): Allows remote firmware updates to keep the system up-to-date with minimal manual intervention.
- Compatibility: Fully supports integration with mobile apps, cloud platforms, and diverse sensors for enhanced flexibility.
- Potential applications
- Agriculture: It supports precision farming by monitoring critical factors such as soil moisture and air quality, enabling better control and sustainable practices.
- Logistics: It ensures optimal environmental conditions for perishable goods in cold storage and transit, mitigating risks of spoilage.
- Smart cities and industrial sites: They can leverage the system for large-scale monitoring networks to enhance operational efficiency and security.
- Real-time data transmission and customizable alerts allow for proactive responses to changes such as temperature spikes or unauthorized movements, reducing potential losses and enhancing resource management.

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