Case Study
Case Study
LoRa Facilities Management Washroom Monitoring
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SpringCT partnered with a renowned facilities management company
to automate washrooms usage monitoring for timely cleaning and
replenishment of supplies. The objective was to provide the best
experience for washroom users by always ensuring clean washrooms
and availability of toiletries.
The employees of a multi-building office complex often complained about bad and unhygienic washroom condition and lack of toiletries like soap. The facility manager wanted to alert the restroom attendant when any particular toilet needed cleaning.
SpringCT, by leveraging its LoRa and LoRaWAN expertise, developed a LoRa powered platform by utilizing ChirpStack network and application servers to track washroom usage efficiently and accurately. By counting the number of times, the washroom door is opened and closed, platform provided real-time data insights required for facility management. This system not only ensured a cleaner and more hygienic washroom environment but also optimized janitorial schedules, reducing operational costs.
The employees of a multi-building office complex often complained about bad and unhygienic washroom condition and lack of toiletries like soap. The facility manager wanted to alert the restroom attendant when any particular toilet needed cleaning.
SpringCT, by leveraging its LoRa and LoRaWAN expertise, developed a LoRa powered platform by utilizing ChirpStack network and application servers to track washroom usage efficiently and accurately. By counting the number of times, the washroom door is opened and closed, platform provided real-time data insights required for facility management. This system not only ensured a cleaner and more hygienic washroom environment but also optimized janitorial schedules, reducing operational costs.
Product Features
LoRaWAN Technology
Leveraged LoRaWAN's low power consumption and
long-range connectivity for efficient monitoring.
Centralized Monitoring
Consolidated washroom door open counts for five
multi-storied buildings in a centralized system.
Smart Alerting System
Alert restroom attendants to clean a particular
washroom based on actual usage patterns.
Need-based Cleaning
Ensured need-based cleaning to provide best user
experience and maintain hygiene standards.
Resource Optimization
Optimized resource usage by avoiding unnecessary
cleaning visits and improving efficiency.
Key Technical Achievements
LoRa Platform Development
Designed and implemented a LoRa powered platform by
utilizing ChirpStack network and application
servers.
Scalable Architecture
Leveraged LoRaWAN's scalability for easy deployment
in large facilities and multi-building complexes.
Security & Privacy
Ensured secure communication with data integrity and
privacy protection for sensitive facility data.
Technologies Used
- LoRa & LoRaWAN: Low-power, long-range wireless communication technology.
- ChirpStack: Network and application servers for LoRaWAN infrastructure.
- AWS: Cloud infrastructure and services for data processing and storage.
- Spring MVC: Java framework for building web applications and REST APIs.
- Frontend Technologies: React JS for web interface and Android for mobile applications.
Results
- Successfully achieved the real time tracking of washroom usage
- Centralized system to track multiple washrooms spread across the campus
- Optimized resource utilization by reducing unnecessary work
- Achieved customer delight by ensuring availability of clean hygienic washrooms
- Improved operational efficiency and reduced maintenance costs
Conclusion
SpringCT's technical expertise and modular design not only
ensured a cleaner and more hygienic washroom environment but
also optimized janitorial schedules. With our solution,
facility managers could proactively address maintenance
needs, enhance user satisfaction and promote efficient
resource allocation thereby reducing operational costs.
