Developed a BLE-based Tracking Device to Monitor Personal Belongings for a Leading Manufacturer
Overview
The client is a leading manufacturer specializing in precision engineering to enhance people’s lives. They wanted to develop an easily attachable tracking device for personal belongings. ACL Digital designed and developed a handheld tracking device integrated with BLE connectivity and a mobile application, empowering users to prevent and protect their personal belongings from loss or theft.
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Challenges
Lack of an easily attachable tracking device for personal belongings
Absence of integrated BLE connectivity for seamless tracking capabilities
Solution
- Designed and developed the hardware of the tracking device with BLE connectivity
- System Architecture and battery backup finalization for small form factor design
- Designed PCB RF Antenna for a low-cost solution and low-level drivers
- Firmware application development and testing
- Optimized the battery current consumption by configuring BLE parameters in the firmware without affecting the performance
- Developed Android/iOS-based smartphone application
- BLE APIs for the application development
- Developed device features and provided complete support in firmware and mobile applications
Outcomes
- Developed and delivered a complete solution within 16 weeks, achieving a faster time-to-market
- Enhanced battery life achieved through optimized methods for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) advertising intervals
