Precise positioning on a private 5G network
An industrial watch that joins a manufacturer’s private 4G/5G network, with precise positioning for workers at hazardous posts.
Industry challenge
Outside devices could not join the network
A large manufacturer runs its own private 4G/5G network that outside devices cannot join. Workers at hazardous posts needed precise positioning, and entering a danger zone needed to trigger an automatic equipment stop.
01
Private network
No off-the-shelf wearable supported the private 4G/5G network.
02
Comfort and cost
Earlier custom devices were uncomfortable and expensive.
03
Danger zones
Entering a danger zone needed to trigger an automatic equipment stop.
Solution
A watch customised to the plant’s systems
An industrial watch with UWB, a 4G/5G module and PPG sensing, positioning via UWB or 5G-A at one-second intervals.
Sensors
UWB, 4G/5G module and PPG sensing
Positioning
UWB or 5G-A, at one-second intervals
Alerts
Sent from the client’s data centre straight to the watch
Integration
Customised to the client’s dispatch protocol
Platforms used
Where this design starts
Results
What changed
Figures for this anonymised project are not published.
Alerts that used to be passed on by hand now go from the data centre straight to the worker’s watch.
Workers at hazardous posts are positioned at one-second intervals on the plant’s own network.
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