| Wi-Fi mesh networks have a variety of uses. In addition to web access they offer users numerous services providing prompt transmission of information, efficient performance of business activities, reduced energy consumption and better use of leisure time. |
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- access to web services for the widest circle of users
- professional services or web access for companies and institutions
- web access – white spot coverage
- voice ip services
- local tv channel streaming
- public address system over ip for towns or certain areas of public use
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- connecting ip sensors to a wi-fi network
(for monitoring temperature, humidity, pollution)
- developing services for determinate target groups – e.g., access to social networks (facebook, netlog, hi5, myspace and the like)
- fitting mobile routers into means of public transportation, as well as traffic warden, police and emergency medical vehicles
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| Additional possibilities of use: |
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Asset management |
Assets integrated into a (public or private) network forward data about the operating parameters to the control centre. This enables better management and planning, as well as the monitoring of the resources involved and the related costs. The data can also be gathered from water, electricity, gas and other utility meters; the savings are considerable and justify the construction of complex networks on very short time scales.
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Intelligent traffic systems |
They improve traffic flows, reduce emissions and see to the synchronisation of traffic signalling devices in road safety and public transportation. Intelligent solutions collect data on the traffic in individual towns or areas, connect them in real-time and automatically regulate traffic policies accordingly.
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- traffic light control
- video surveillance in public transportation means
- information on arrivals, connections, changes in timetables, passenger news
- traffic movement analysis, utilisation assessment
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Field force management |
Providing field workers with access to the networks of the main establishments (VPN access through a Wi-Fi network) ensures greater productivity, better management, planning and reduction of costs related to work on site.
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Public safety |
As part of a real-time information and notification system, public safety employees have all the necessary safety and security information and instructions at hand at all times. This improves their response times and increases the efficiency of their interventions.
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Video surveillance |
A Wi-Fi network can also represent an efficient alternative to the classic video surveillance system, which requires the employment of standard infrastructure – cable connections. Video cameras can thus be mounted and managed even in locations that cannot be reached by classic-type installation.
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Industry solutions |
Wi-Fi networks are suitable for virtually all types of industry solutions, from equipping large processing systems to equipping production plants and warehouses. While the employment of Wi-Fi solutions in industrial environments is already well-known, the use of mesh networks is still new to many areas.
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Tourist services |
Wireless internet technologies are becoming the basic infrastructure in tourism, as well. In addition to web access, they enable a series of other useful services:
- developing portals with local catering, hotel and other services
- creating booking and payment systems
- streaming live camera shots and multimedia contents
- setting up information screens, interactive maps and tourist guides
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