Oyster Edge Bluetooth

Modified on Mon, 24 Mar at 9:29 AM

Bluetooth 5.2 Capabilities in the Oyster Edge

Bluetooth 5.2 is an advanced wireless communication standard that brings several improvements over previous Bluetooth versions. In the Oyster Edge, it enables:

Bluetooth Gateway Functionality: The Oyster Edge acts as a Bluetooth 5.2 gateway, detecting and reporting nearby Bluetooth tags and sensors. This allows businesses to efficiently manage assets without direct GPS tracking on every item.

Direction Finding with Bluetooth 5.1+ (AoA/AoD): Bluetooth 5.2 supports Angle of Arrival (AoA) and Angle of Departure (AoD), allowing devices to determine the exact direction of the tag. This enhances precision tracking, making it more accurate than previous Bluetooth-based location methods.

Support for LE Isochronous Channels: Bluetooth 5.2 introduces LE Isochronous Channels, which improve data transmission for low-latency, synchronized communication—useful for real-time tracking of multiple assets.

Energy Efficiency and Extended Range: Compared to older Bluetooth versions, Bluetooth 5.2 has optimized energy consumption and a longer range (up to 240 meters in ideal conditions), making it ideal for long-term asset tracking with minimal battery drain.

Improved Connection Stability and Interference Resistance: The Enhanced Attribute Protocol (EATT) in Bluetooth 5.2 reduces communication delays and enhances multi-device connections, allowing the Oyster Edge to process data from multiple sensors simultaneously while avoiding interference from other wireless signals.

Additional Features of the Oyster Edge

Indoor and Outdoor Tracking: Uses GNSS (GPS/BeiDou), Wi-Fi AP MAC address scanning, and cell tower location methods for precise asset positioning.

Seamless Integration with Third-Party Sensors: Compatible with external Bluetooth sensors for collecting temperature, humidity, moisture, shock, vibration, and other environmental data.

Long Battery Life: Designed for 10+ years of use with three user-replaceable AA batteries.

Cloud-Based Location Processing: Transfers location calculations to the cloud, significantly reducing power consumption and improving efficiency.

In summary, Bluetooth 5.2 in the Oyster Edge enhances asset tracking, sensor integration, energy efficiency, and range, making it a powerful tool for modern asset management.