AtSharp provides a cloud-based location data service called ORCA that supports integration of multiple location technologies. ORCA offers customizable location solutions using technologies like Wi-Fi, GPS, RFID, and GSM individually or in combination. AtSharp is developing an Opportunistic Multi Technology Tag hardware device that combines Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and RFID connectivity to provide a modular and affordable location tracking solution.

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2. ORCA service
“A cloud service providing location data,
supporting any size of roll-out, based on any
type or combination of technologies, for easy
integration in custom solutions.”
Opportunistic Realtime Context Awareness

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4. Horizontal Integration
Vertical integration Horizontal integration
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5. Technologies
Technology Cost Accuracy Remark ORCA
Wi-Fi +- 5 - 15m Often available in various
environments
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GPS/Galileo/… -  ++ 0,1 – 10m Only outdoor,
accuracy = price
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RFID - 1 – 50cm Short range, passive 
GSM ~ 50m – 2km Overall coverage, ‘last
technology’
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Dash-7 -- < 2m Low power, low cost, open
technology
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OMTT +- As needed Combination of
technologies
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6. Technologies - OMTT
Opportunistic Multi Technology Tag
• Hardware development
– Wi-Fi
– GPS
– GPRS
– Bluetooth
– Active RFID
– + battery & CPU
modular => customisable => affordable

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