Butlr Office Chair Occupancy Sensor Technology

Butlr is proud to announce that we are one of the pioneering companies combining AI and heat-tracking sensors to track occupancy within commercial spaces. We are known for delivering effective tracking solutions that don’t invade people’s privacy and security.

Our occupancy sensors allow organizations to track occupancy metrics in their spaces and use real-time data feeds to make adjustments, change layouts, improve logistics, and make timely decisions that affect the whole business. One type of sensor we offer is a chair occupancy sensor.

They can be used to see whether a chair is being used and detect movement across the office, allowing organizations to use their space efficiently and configure layouts. Our sensors and occupancy data also help companies understand the flow of the office and how it’s used, allowing them to improve environments for better comfort.

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• Shared seating
• Hot-desks
• Conference rooms
• Private offices
• Open workspaces
• Employee workstations
• Waiting areas
• Reception
• Collaboration zones

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One of the main reasons our sensors give such precision, quality, and consistency is the technology we’ve built into them. Here are some of the key tech solutions we use.

PIR Technology & Thermopile-Based Recognition

Butlr’s sensors use a combination of passive infrared technology and thermopile-based recognition. This dual technology guarantees flawless and consistent detection. PIR detects motion by recognizing infrared radiation level changes within the sensor’s view.

It’s the first layer of sensing and identifying individuals or objects. Thermopile-based recognition technology measures temperature differences at multiple points and creates a thermal map of the office environment. They can detect even the slightest heat differences, allowing great accuracy during occupancy detection.

Near Field Communication and Card Emulation Mode

Near-field communication technology allows wireless, short-range communication between sensors and nearby devices. It uses the 13.56 MHz frequency for secure and fast data transfer, making Butlr’s sensors ideal for connections with IoT and other smart devices.

Our sensors also have a card emulation, mimicking RFID cards’ functions. This ensures backward compatibility with NFC/RFID systems, removing the need for infrastructure upgrades. At the same time, it eliminates the need for physical cards, allowing better control and easier user access.

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Wireless Transmission Protocol LoRaWAN

The LoRaWAN protocol offers long-range, low-power wireless detection and communication with IoT devices. It requires minimal energy while allowing long-distance communication. A single network supports thousands of devices, enabling great scalability and a range of 10 km in open environments.

Butlr’s sensors use this protocol to deliver occupancy data to centralized systems and gateways without wired connections. LoRaWAN also allows real-time updates for space utilization analytics and occupancy monitoring.

Compact, Robust, and Long-Lasting

Butlr’s office chair occupancy sensors are compact and minimalistic, blending perfectly into the modern workspace without intrusion. They are palm-sized and can be mounted anywhere, including walls, chairs, furniture, ceilings, etc. They are resistant to wear and tear even in busy environments.

We offer battery-powered sensors that are energy efficient and can last up to 5 years before needing a battery replacement. We can also provide wired options with low-voltage wiring suitable for areas with easy access to power lines.

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• Motion detector and real-time monitoring: Everyone emits a unique bimetric heat signature. Our chair occupancy sensors capture these heat signatures to monitor occupancy and presence in real-time, distinguishing different individuals while not invading their privacy.
  
• NFC and LoRaWAN real-time data: Organizations can also track real-time changes and adjust temperature, lighting, etc.
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• Customizable detection field: All our sensors have a customizable detection field. After installation, they can be automatically calibrated to capture that specific environment. Furthermore, we offer sensors with adjustable angles, allowing you to fine-tune their field of view. You can also configure doc parameters in particular areas and provide granular data.
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• Maximum recognition rate and accuracy: Butlr’s chair occupancy sensors use thermopile technology, which detects infrared radiation and is sensitive to human heat patterns. This gives the utmost accuracy when detecting occupancy and movement across spaces.

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Here are some of the main benefits a seat occupancy sensor can give:

• Improved workspace utilization and reduced costs: Butl’r chair occupancy sensors provide real-time information, allowing you to track chair and desk usage. That gives insights into when a workstation is used, allowing you to identify unoccupied spaces and make adjustments. Organizations can downsize or reconfigure spaces and save on leasing or office rental.
• Improved productivity and comfort for employees: Butlr’s sensors allow facility managers to make the right leasing decisions, adjust the layout, introduce new designs, and improve real-time conditions by adjusting climate control. That creates a more comfortable space where users can thrive and boost their performance.
• Improved energy efficiency and control: Every modern office has HVAC systems required to heat up or cool down the space. Our heat-based sensors can tell you the temperature within the room and allow you to adjust the temperature accordingly.

That ensures you aren’t wasting any energy when it is unnecessary. Our sensors can also tell you when nobody is present, allowing you to turn off all lighting and save on energy.

Our sensors can be used to ensure clearance and track who goes in and out of the office. They allow you to recognize unauthorized visitors and prevent unwanted access before it happens. They also make clearance simpler and allow your employees to go in and out smoothly.

One of the most important applications of our chair sensors is device and lighting control. Office managers can easily automate devices within the office and control parameters based on real-time data. A typical example is the regulation of HVAC systems.

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High Precision and Recognition

Our dual technology with thermopile and PIR enables our sensors to detect precise occupancy in dynamic and complex office environments. These technologies provide real-time data, consistent results, and high recognition rates.

Reliability and Consistent Performance

Our sensors stand out because they are consistent with their results and highly durable. They provide reliable real-time data crucial for effective space management and workspace optimization. We even offer specialized types of sensors designed for dynamic and crowded spaces to ensure there is no misinformation.

Easy Integration

Butlr’s sensors can be integrated with various IoT devices through NFC and LoRaWAN. We offer open API integrations, allowing you to use our systems with all building management systems and giving you comprehensive control and overview of all your systems.

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