Smart Trackers: Stay Connected
Safeguarding What Matters Most
Explore the potential for future advancements in smart tracker functionalities as technology continues to evolve. Dive deeper into the blog post to understand the working principles of these technologies and the key players shaping the smart tracker market
In today's fast-moving world, misplacing personal belongings is very common among people. Sometimes, these valuable items are stolen or accidentally dropped, resulting in a waste of time and resources while searching for them. Smart trackers have emerged as a convenient solution to this problem. These trackers incorporate several advanced features and connectivity options that help us stay connected to our valuable belongings.
Compact Size with Real-time Tracking
Smart trackers are very popular nowadays due to their smaller size and provide real-time location tracking of your personal belongings. These smart trackers are designed in a way that they are easily attachable to multiple items used in daily life, such as bags, luggage, keys, wallets, etc., and even pets, for quick tracking of their real-time location. Many companies in the market offer a wide range of smart trackers known for their unique features and capabilities.
Features and Functionality
Smart trackers are equipped with semiconductor chips having multiple domains related to different technologies. These include the Three-axis accelerometer, BLE Technology, UWB Technology, NFC Technology, etc.
The Three-axis accelerometer is a type of sensor that evaluates the acceleration forces acting on a device, determining the object's displacement and position in three-dimensional space. This sensor requires less power, is small in size, and has a low manufacturing cost, making it easily integrated into different smart trackers.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is a type of wireless communication technology specifically designed for energy-efficient data transfer across devices. BLE-enabled trackers have a short range of functionality for transferring small amounts of data between devices. This technology is easily integrated into smart trackers due to their compact design, long battery life, and minimal costs.
Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology is a kind of short-range wireless communication method that uses radio waves to transmit data between devices. This is specifically used for precise positioning and location tracking, as well as high-speed data transfer with low power consumption. UWB transceivers can be integrated into smart trackers for secure and reliable communications.
Near-field communication (NFC) technology is a short-range wireless communication technology that enables data exchange between devices in close proximity. The NFC tag contains a URL to identify the device owner, and this helps to access the information via smartphones and laptop apps.
Some smart trackers are also equipped with built-in speakers to alert the user when the device is in Lost mode, Search mode, and Find mode. Some dedicated apps on smartphones or laptops allow users to create a sound to search for their belongings.
Some smart trackers also maintain data privacy so that only the user has access to track the location of their personal belongings.
Overall, smart trackers have revolutionized the way we stay connected with our valuable belongings. These types of advanced features and connectivity options offer convenience, peace of mind, and a sense of security. We can expect more enhancements and improvements in the functionalities of smart trackers due to technological evolution.
Author
Mayank Gupta
Senior Associate at Lumenci
Mayank has 7+ years of experience in the semiconductor and display tech industry. Formerly a Research Associate, Mayank has hands-on experience maintaining and handling many semiconductor devices and fabrication instruments. He has co-authored several research papers in the semiconductor domain. Mayank is a Master of Technology (MTech.) Microelectronics and VLSI Design from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, India.