Indoor Location Monitoring
People & Asset Location Tracking
MMCall provides wireless location monitoring and emergency calling solutions based on 2.4GHz radio technology, location beacons, receiving base stations, and management software. The system was originally developed for senior care facilities to help staff locate residents and receive emergency calls. With suitable hardware and software customization, the same technology can also be used for personnel and asset tracking in hospitals, factories, warehouses, logistics yards, correctional facilities, and other managed environments.
More Than a Personnel Location System
One Technology for People and Assets
Different industries have different location management needs.
A senior care facility may need to find a resident who has requested assistance.
A hospital may need to locate medical equipment.
A factory may want to know which workshop contains a particular tool or device.
A logistics yard may need to identify which designated area contains a tagged vehicle or asset.
MMCall's location system provides a technical platform for these different applications.
Personnel Location Monitoring
People can carry or wear compatible wireless location devices.
The system identifies their approximate location based on nearby installed beacons.
With compatible emergency calling devices, users can also send assistance requests.
Asset Location Tracking
For asset tracking projects, suitable wireless tags can be attached to equipment, tools, or other objects.
The location system can identify the monitored area associated with each registered tag.
Asset identification, records, and management functions can be developed or adapted according to the project.
Different Applications, Different Software
The basic location communication system can be adapted for different purposes.
- People: identity, location, and assistance requests
- Equipment: asset ID and current location zone
- Tools: assigned area and last reported location
- Vehicles: designated yard or parking zone
- Managed facilities: location information and configured notifications
One Location Technology. Different Management Needs.
Wireless Tags + Location Beacons + Base Stations + Management Software
How the MMCall Location System Works
MMCall uses a network of wireless devices and fixed location beacons to identify the areas where registered tags are detected.
Step 1 — Carry or Attach a Location Tag
A person wears a compatible location wristband, or an object is equipped with a suitable wireless tag.
The tag transmits location-related signals using 2.4GHz radio communication.
Step 2 — Location Beacons Receive the Signal
Fixed beacons are installed at selected locations throughout the facility.
Each beacon has its own ID and location name, such as:
- Building A — Corridor 1
- Ward B — Room 203
- Workshop C — Assembly Area
- Warehouse D — Storage Zone 4
When a registered tag is detected, the system associates it with location information from the installed beacons.
Step 3 — Base Stations Collect the Information
Location beacons connect to data base stations through RS485 communication.
Depending on the system arrangement, base stations send the collected data to a main station or management computer through supported wired or wireless connections.
Step 4 — Management Software Displays the Location
The management software receives the location information and identifies the monitored area associated with the tag.
Staff can use the available location information to find the person or item.
Zone-Based Location Tracking
Location is determined using signals from installed beacons.
The system is designed to identify monitored areas rather than provide exact GPS coordinates.
Location detail depends on beacon placement, signal conditions, and the selected system configuration.
Know the Area. Find the Person or Asset.
Cost-effective and easy to deploy
Main System Features
Compatible tags transmit location signals to installed beacons.
The system can provide updated location information as tags move between monitored areas.
Location Identification
Each beacon can be assigned an ID and a descriptive location name.
This allows the software to identify the relevant room, corridor, workshop, or other monitored zone.
Wireless Emergency Calling
Compatible wearable location callers include an emergency call button.
When a user needs assistance, pressing the button sends an alert through the supported radio communication system.
Staff can use the available location information to help identify where the caller is located.
Centralized Management
Information from multiple location beacons and base stations can be collected by a central software system.
Location & Event Records
The management system can record received location information and supported emergency call events.
Flexible Location Coverage
By placing beacons in different rooms and areas, the system can be planned around the layout of a facility.
Custom Software Functions
For project-specific applications, MMCall can evaluate additional functions such as asset lists, zone-based notifications, location history reports, and integration with existing business software.
Additional management functions require suitable software development and system configuration.
This system is low cost and easy to deploy, the total cost vary depending on deferent accuracy postioning required.
Industry Applications
Senior Living & Nursing Care
Resident Location & Emergency Assistance
In nursing homes and senior care facilities, some residents may need assistance while moving between rooms, corridors, and shared areas.
A compatible wearable location caller allows residents to request help using a button.
The management system receives the call information and provides the available location data to help caregivers find the resident.
Typical Uses:
- Resident location monitoring
- Wireless emergency calling
- Room and corridor identification
- Centralized location information
- Caregiver assistance coordination
Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
Patient, Staff & Medical Equipment Location
Hospitals manage people and equipment across many rooms and departments.
A location monitoring system can help staff identify the area where registered tags are detected.
Possible applications include locating selected patients, staff members, mobile medical equipment, or other designated assets.
Typical Uses:
- Patient location monitoring in selected care areas
- Staff assistance calling
- Wheelchair and equipment location
- Mobile asset identification
- Department-level location management
Asset tracking and hospital-specific software functions can be customized according to project needs.
Manufacturing & Industrial Facilities
Personnel & Equipment Location Across Production Areas
Large factories often have several workshops, production lines, maintenance areas, and storage rooms.
Locating staff or shared equipment can involve checking several departments.
With suitable tags and software, MMCall location technology can help identify the area where a registered person or asset was last detected.
Typical Uses:
- Personnel location in designated working areas
- Maintenance staff location information
- Tool and equipment tracking
- Workshop and production zone identification
- Emergency assistance calling by compatible wearable devices
Warehouses & Logistics Yards
Locate Tagged Assets Across Storage and Yard Areas
Warehouses and logistics centers may need to identify where equipment, tools, containers, or vehicles are located.
A customized MMCall location system can associate registered tags with installed location beacons.
Staff can use the available data to identify the last reported or currently detected zone.
Possible Applications:
- Warehouse equipment location
- Tagged tool and asset monitoring
- Storage zone identification
- Vehicle location by designated yard zone
- Centralized asset location records
Outdoor yards, vehicle applications, and large industrial environments require additional evaluation of wireless coverage, weather protection, equipment placement, and suitable tag designs.
Correctional & Secure Facilities
Personnel Location & Assistance Notifications
Correctional facilities and other controlled environments may need information about staff positions or movements within designated operating areas.
With suitable hardware and management software, the technology can support selected personnel location and assistance notification applications.
Possible Applications:
- Staff location monitoring in designated zones
- Wearable assistance calling
- Area-based location information
- Centralized monitoring
- Custom integration with facility management systems
Deployment must be assessed against local security, privacy, operational, and legal requirements.
Other Managed Environments
The same technology may also be evaluated for use in campuses, large buildings, industrial parks, and other facilities where people or assets need to be identified by monitored location.
Help Staff Find the Person Requesting Assistance
Wireless Emergency Calling with Location Information
A location system becomes more useful when it can also deliver emergency calling information.
MMCall's original wearable location caller combines location signaling with a separate emergency call function.
When the user presses the call button, the device sends an alert to the receiving system.
The management software receives the event and can show the location information associated with the registered device.
How It Works
Suitable Applications
- Senior resident assistance
- Patient assistance calling
- Industrial worker help requests
- Staff assistance in managed facilities
The emergency call function is available on compatible calling devices. Standard asset tags do not necessarily include an emergency button.
A Call Tells Staff Who Needs Help. Location Information Helps Show Where to Look.
Bring Location Data into One Management System
Location Monitoring Software
Hardware collects location signals. Management software turns the received data into useful information.
MMCall's location system includes central software for communication with the base stations, receiving location data, identifying registered devices, and recording supported events.
For different industries, the software interface and management functions can be adapted to match the customer's workflow.
Personnel Management
Associate registered wearable devices with personnel or resident records.
Asset Management
For customized asset tracking projects, associate registered tags with equipment names and asset IDs.
Location Display
Show the latest available beacon or zone information for a registered device.
Emergency Call Information
Display supported assistance requests from compatible wearable callers.
Historical Data
Store and review supported location or event records.
Custom Management Functions
Depending on project requirements, additional software development can include:
- Location zone lists and floor-plan displays
- Asset search by identification number
- Last-known location reports
- Selected movement records
- Zone-based event rules
- Integration with third-party management software
These additional functions are project options and are not all included in the original location software.
From Location Signals to Useful Management Information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the MMCall system track both people and assets?
The original system uses wearable location callers for personnel monitoring. The same beacon and base station technology can also be adapted for asset location projects using suitable tags and customized software.
Is this a GPS tracking system?
No. The system uses local wireless location beacons to identify monitored areas.
It is designed for zone-based or beacon-based location monitoring, not GPS coordinate tracking.
How accurate is the location information?
Location detail depends mainly on the number and placement of beacons, signal conditions, and system settings.
A site survey and testing are recommended before confirming the expected location performance.
Can a person send an emergency call?
Yes. Compatible wearable location callers include a button that sends an emergency call through the supported wireless system.
Can it be used in hospitals and factories?
The technology can be evaluated for these environments. Different applications may require changes to the tags, software interface, and management functions.
Can it track vehicles in a logistics yard?
A customized zone-based vehicle location application may be possible using compatible tags and a suitable outdoor beacon network.
It should not be considered a ready-made GPS vehicle tracking system.
Can the software show location history?
The original system records location and call information. Additional search, movement history, or reporting functions can be developed according to project needs.
Can MMCall connect the system to existing management software?
MMCall can evaluate data interfaces and software integration according to the existing system and project requirements.
Can it be used in different countries?
The intended wireless frequencies, equipment versions, radio regulations, and installation requirements must be reviewed for each country.
