Bluetooth Low Energy Gateway

12.12.2024

Bluetooth Low Energy Gateway

Why in the news?   

Recently, iHub – AWaDH (Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) launched Bluetooth Low Energy Gateway and Node System.

About Bluetooth Low Energy Gateway and Node System:

• It is the first-of-its-kind cost-effective system that connects Bluetooth-enabled sensors to cloud platforms.
• It enables seamless data transmission, real-time environmental monitoring, and advanced analytics across diverse sectors such as agriculture, logistics, and environmental resilience.

Key Features of the BLE Gateway:

• Robust Connectivity:Offers 4G, WiFi, and LAN compatibility for flexible networking.
• Long-Range Communication: Supports data transmission up to 1 km in line-of-sight (LOS) scenarios.
• Data Aggregation:Collects and processes data from multiple connected nodes, streamlining analysis and decision-making.
• Weatherproof and Compact Design:Providing durability in extreme weather conditions while maintaining a compact and user-friendly form.
• Wireless Connectivity:Eliminates the need for extensive wiring, reducing installation costs and supporting remote deployments.
• Low Power Consumption:Delivers energy-efficient performance for prolonged operation.
• Scalability: Manages over 100+ connected BLE nodes, ideal for large-scale IoT networks.
• Firmware Over-The-Air (FOTA):Allows remote firmware updates to keep the system up-to-date with minimal manual intervention.
• Compatibility:Fully supports integration with mobile apps, cloud platforms, and diverse sensors for enhanced flexibility.

Potential applications:

• Agriculture: It supports precision farming by monitoring critical factors such as soil moisture and air quality, enabling better control and sustainable practices.
• Logistics: It ensures optimal environmental conditions for perishable goods in cold storage and transit, mitigating risks of spoilage.
• Smart cities and industrial sites: They can leverage the system for large-scale monitoring networks to enhance operational efficiency and security.
• Real-time data transmission: It allows for proactive responses to changes such as temperature spikes or unauthorized movements, reducing potential losses and enhancing resource management.

                                                                  Source: PIB

Consider the following statements regarding the Bluetooth Low Energy Gateway:

1. It launched under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS).

2. It is used in precision farming for monitoring critical factors such as soil moisture and air quality.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.1 only

B.2 only

C.Both 1 and 2

D.Neither 1 nor 2

Answer C