Abstract: A wireless tracking and security system for a facility has particular application for an academic facility. A coordinator terminal has an integrated reader, a touchpad and a time display and a communication link for communicating with a host computer, as well an RF communication module. In one embodiment, a plurality of point-of-entry/exit terminals are connected by RF communication links and are mounted at classroom entrances within the facility. Time and attendance data entered on the terminals is compiled for transmission to the host. A panic switch may be incorporated into the terminals to provide an emergency alert and, in some embodiments, automatically lock the entrance to the classroom. Various input readers and devices can be employed at the coordinator terminal and the point-of-entry/exit terminals. The wireless tracking and security system also interfaces with terminals of a mobile carrier, such as a bus.

Abstract: A wireless time and attendance system automatically collects data to compile attendance of various individuals at separate spaces within a facility for various time intervals. A coordinator terminal employs an integrated reader, a touchpad, a time display and a communication link which communicates with a host computer and a wireless communication module. Multiple point-of-entry/exit (“POE”) terminals are connected to the coordinator terminal via wireless communication links. Each of the POE terminals comprises an integrated ID input and an attendance indicator input. Time and attendance data entered on the POE terminals is compiled for transmission to the host computer. In one embodiment, a ZigBee wireless mesh network is employed.