Securitrac launches hospital security solution

(14/11/2002)

Securitrac has developed Activetrac, an innovative combination of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and the latest software to deliver a system that they believe will revolutionise hospital security.

Nigel Sullivan-Tailyour, Managing Director of Securitrac UK said, "RFID first appeared in tracking and access applications during the 1980's, its ability to track moving objects made it the perfect technology for Securitrac when exploring how to extend its security solutions to meet the growing needs of hospitals."

The Activetrac system offers a simple and effective means of protecting and locating anything from a tagged wheelchair to a patient. Installed on a standard PC, the system, at the click of a button triangulates the location of any tagged item by comparing the signals from several readers located throughout the hospital to accurately pinpoint the item. Nurses, Doctors and Administrators can easily ask - where is it? - who moved it? and an alarm is set off if an unauthorised person removes a tagged item, or a patient enters a zone where they shouldn't be. The system is fully configurable with both people and items assigned permission to remove items or move around the hospital from zone to zone depending on the rules set.

By utilising the newly developed low power consumption electronics, the sealed for life Activetrac tags are smaller than before and have a 5-year battery life - double that of recent designs. Activetrac is digital aware and compatible with the industry standard Weigand protocol which is used to transmit information from the readers to enable a camera to zoom in on or pan onto the exit where an item is being unofficially removed, then automatically triggering an SMS message to a security person's mobile phone or flashing a message to a users PC.

Activetrac RFID readers are cost effective by utilising simple industry standard CAT5 cabling with RS485 protocol. The receiver is adjustable centrally which dramatically reduces time and cost of the installation process. The triangulation system, which in this process is unique, fixes on the closest reader point to provide greater accuracy of items and real-time asset information.

The company put forward Activetrac for the Security Excellence Awards - 'Best Security Innovation' and won amidst strong competition. The event was organised by Security Installer and Security Management Today, with the award being sponsored by Thirdmillennium. Tailyour added, "We were obviously delighted to win this award, this is true recognition, in a competitive marketplace, that Activetrac has the edge."

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