AeroScout and Mine Site Technologies (MST) have joined forces to exploit the RFID technology to develop a location tracking and communications solutions for the safety and security of the miners.
The companies will use Wi-Fi based RFID tags without adding any additional networking devices. As per joint agreement, AeroScout's RFID tags will be attached into the MST Integrated Communication Cap Lamp. The miners wear Cap lamps when they are at work. The tags will enable the mine operators track the miner's position in the underground mine.
Via: [RFid Journal]
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