Latest Trends in Automation Importance of RFID Technology

1. Latest Trends in Automation Importance of RFID Technology Sridhar Ponugupati CEO, BLAZE AUTOMATION

2. AGENDA • Automation – Why ? What ? How ? • Trends in Automation • Example Applications > Industrial Automation > Wireless Sensor Networks > RFID applications > Real Time Location systems (RTLS) > Home Automation • Home Automation Demo • Limitations and Conclusions

3. Why Automation ? • Different types of automation tools exist: ANN - Artificial neural network DCS - Distributed Control System HMI - Human Machine Interface SCADA - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition PLC - Programmable Logic Controller PAC - Programmable automation controller Instrumentation Motion control Robotics

4. Industrial Automation: three main functions current state alarms and events trends and history

5. Critical Data Recording System (CDRS) Control, Monitor, Alarms Intranet Site/HQ Read on-line data Air Handling Units ... HVAC Building Zone Lighting Control Lightening, Energy Mgmnt... Energy Management System to Trace and Track, Report, Compliance Records Life Safety Weather/Hazard Signaling ... HVAC smoke/heat sensors ... Fire Detect History Security Office Security Time Keeping Utility Clean Steam Purified H2O Vacuum Hydrogen ... Site/Corporate Plant/Site Plant-Areas

6. Wireless Sensor NetworksWhat are they ? Where are they used ?Example Scenarios

7. Sensor Network for Patient Health Monitoring

8. Bio-vital parameter Monitoring

9. WSN in Agriculture

10. WSN in Home Automation

12. Real Time Patient Tracking an example of RTLS “Real Time Patient Tracking is a subset of Context-Aware Healthcare Solution where the Patient movement is tracked and Recorded for the entire treatment cycle for improved Customer Satisfaction and Enhanced Resource utilization in atypical hospital environment” www.blazeautomation.com

13. Real Time Patient Tracking - Overview Active RFID TAG www.blazeautomation.com

14. Real Time Patient Tracking - Components involved Active RFID TAG Wireless RTLS Infrastructure Standalone Application Software www.blazeautomation.com

15. Active RFID TAG (Wrist Band Type) – Features • This active wristband RFID tag operates at the frequency of 2.45GHz ISM. • Its output power is 0dBm, the read ranges from 0 to 100m. • It alerts the authorities when the strap is tampered. • Encapsulated within a soft, durable and waterproof housing, the tag is very comfortable to wear. • In addition, this wristband RFID tag features low power consumption and long battery life more • than 4 years. www.blazeautomation.com

16. Real Time Patient Tracking – Infrastructure in Hospital Localization/ Patient Location detection Real Time Tracking Wireless Receiver Tagged Patient Tagged Patient RTLS Engine along with Standalone Application software www.blazeautomation.com

17. Real Time Patient Tracking – Application software www.blazeautomation.com

18. Real Time Patient Tracking – Proposed Layout for Aarogyasri Project (overview) This server is Located at a Central location where the entire patient Tracking can be done in Real Time. Hospital 1 Hospital 2 WAN / LAN/GSM/GPRS Server For Real Time Patient Tracking for all the hospitals. Hospital 3 www.blazeautomation.com

19. Real Time Patient Tracking – Benefits • Increased Efficiency and Patient Throughput. • Improved billing consistency for care provided. • Monitoring the Staff Allocation for individual patients is possible in Real Time. • Enhanced Billing and Record Keeping. • Customer Satisfaction – Responsiveness, Lower Wait times. www.blazeautomation.com

20. Home Automation – Demo

21. Integrated Township Management System • Parking • Moving In/Out • RFID • GPS based Systems • Information • Services • Users • Video Streaming of selected zones viz., Car Parking • Child Tracking Integrated Township Management System • Maintenance • Requests • Issue Tracking • Administration • Video Door Phone • Biometric Access • Remote Controlled Switches • Touch Screens • Protocols • Yoga & Meditation hall • Gym • Spa with Jacuzzi • Billiards / Pool • Skating Rink • Swimming pool • Amphi-theatre • Star Hotel.. • Office Spaces • School • Hospital • Shopping Mall • Food Court • Service Apartments • Multiplex Confidential | BLAZE AUTOMATION

22. Application Architecture Confidential | BLAZE AUTOMATION

23. Deployment Architecture Confidential | BLAZE AUTOMATION

24. Sample Solution Implemented – User Interface (Lighting Control and Monitoring ) Confidential | BLAZE AUTOMATION

25. Sample Solution Implemented – User Interface (Fan Control and Monitoring ) Confidential | BLAZE AUTOMATION

26. Sample Solution Implemented – User Interface (AC Control and Monitoring ) Confidential | BLAZE AUTOMATION

27. Sample Solution Implemented – User Interface (Audio Control ) Confidential | BLAZE AUTOMATION

28. Benefits Using Technology to Deliver Cost effective|Convenience |Comfort Confidential | BLAZE AUTOMATION

29. Current Limitations of Automation Systems • Human Level Pattern recognition • Language recognition • Subjective assessment • Synthesis of Complex sensory data such as scents and sounds

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