Lansitec B-Mobile Solution for
Car and Key Tracking in Dealerships
IoT Case Study
Client Background
Nowadays, automobile dealerships face challenges related to efficiently managing their vehicle inventory and ensuring the security of car keys. With a large fleet of cars and frequent customer interactions, they needed a reliable real-time solution to track vehicles and keys.
The Challenge
The dealership encountered several pain points:
Car Inventory Management:
Locating specific cars within the expansive parking lot was time-consuming and often led to delays during customer visits.
Key Security:
Misplaced or lost car keys disrupted operations and affected customer satisfaction.
Efficient Workflow:
Streamlining the process of matching keys to cars during test drives and sales transactions was essential.
Introducing Lansitec B-Mobile® Solution
Lansitec’s B-Mobile® Solution provided an innovative approach to address these challenges:
Bluetooth Beacons (Beacons) for Cars and Keys:
· Mini Smart Bluetooth Tracker Beacon Tag were attached to both cars and keys.
· Real-Time Tracking: The beacons continuously emitted Bluetooth signals containing unique identifiers (IDs) and signal strength (RSSI).
· Indoor and Outdoor Tracking: The solution covered both indoor showrooms and outdoor parking lots.
Bluetooth Gateway Deployment:
· Compact Bluetooth Gateway (Indoor): Deployed indoors on ceilings or walls within showrooms and service areas.
Features a built-in rechargeable battery (600mAh) for uninterrupted operation during power outages.
· Solar Bluetooth Gateway (Outdoor): Placed on poles or rooftops in the parking lot.
Operates continuously using solar energy, eliminating the need for external power connections.
· Data Processing: The Bluetooth gateways collected beacon data, including IDs and RSSI.
· LoRaWAN Integration: The gateways combined Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE mode) with LoRaWAN technology.
Real-Time Location Tracking:
· The Bluetooth gateways transmitted beacon data to a LoRaWAN gateway.
· LoRaWAN Network Server (NS): The NS forwarded this information to the dealership’s application (APP).
· Based on the coordinates of the gateways, the APP determined the real-time location of cars and keys.
Benefits and Use Cases:
Car Inventory Management: Sales staff could quickly locate specific cars for test drives or customer inquiries.
Key Security: Real-time tracking prevented key misplacement or loss.
Efficient Workflow: During sales transactions, the system ensured that the correct keys were matched to the corresponding cars.
Independent network: LoRaWAN is free and independent from dealers’ Wi-Fi network. It is a reliable network that supports hundreds of thousands of devices and 24×7 service maintenance.
As a Result, we get:
Improved Customer Experience:
Faster car location and efficient key management enhanced customer satisfaction.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency:
Reduced search time for cars and minimized disruptions due to lost keys.
For more details, you can explore the Lansitec B-Mobile Solution and learn about its versatile applications in asset tracking and personnel management.