Blue Vector

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Blue Vector
Type Private
Founded 2002
Headquarters Palo Alto, CA
Products RFID
Website [1]

Blue Vector, founded in 2002, deploys sensor automation platforms, putting RFID, barcode, temperature, GPS and motion sensors to work for businesses in the pharmaceutical, retail, distribution, and manufacturing industries. These platforms can be used as a standalone solution or as an adjunct to current enterprise applications. [1] The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

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[edit] System Components

These systems eliminate the need to maintain, configure and update central servers. [2]

[edit] Global Manager

The Global Manager can be used to large geographical areas and contain a Web-based interface. The system is also able to monitor the networks health automatically.

[edit] Network Manager

The Network Manager is used to communicate between back-end systems. This system helps the communication by automatically sending configuration files and driver updates to each automation point.

[edit] Edge Manager

The Edge Manager is what physically connects to the RFID readers, barcode scanners, displays, etc. This system is able to work even if the network may not be.

[edit] Mobile Edge Manager

The Mobile Edge Manager is a battery powered version of the edge manager. The system is able to work off of WiFi, when in range, and can automatically recharge its battery when AC or DC power is available.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Nortel to Add RFID-Enabled Services to Municipal Wi-Fi Platform", RFID Journal, December 26 2006.
  2. ^ "Pharma RFID: Making a Molehill Out of a Mountain", RFID Product News, March 2007.

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