How LoRaWAN people counters work
If you want to record the number of visitors, you can choose from various technical options. These two measurement methods are particularly popular:
Light barriers (infrared)
This is a cost-effective measuring method that is suitable for narrow entrances. People interrupt the light barrier as they pass by, which is registered by the customer counter.
ToF cameras
Do you want a reliable count, even if the entrance situation is complex? Then we recommend a people counter with a ToF camera. These camera systems capture the respective field of vision three-dimensionally and at the same time on a larger scale. Even if a group of people move through the entrance or exit at the same time, the counter registers the number with impressive accuracy.
We are also interested in how these people counters transmit the measurement data. Data transmission via the Long Rage Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) proves to be energy-efficient. The ranges are long and LoRa also requires significantly less power than WLAN.
The advantages of LoRaWAN visitor counters at a glance
Innovative visitor counters with LoRaWAN connectivity have several advantages, especially devices with ToF camera and AI algorithm. Brand manufacturers such as Milesight offer you models that are characterised by maximum accuracy when counting visitors!
These meters achieve a measurement accuracy of almost 100%, even with a massive rush and a clear entrance situation. Intelligent customer counters also utilise AI algorithms for this purpose. Another plus point: these people counters differentiate between adults and children, which is helpful in retail, for example, when analysing statistics in detail.
Further advantages of high-quality LoRaWAN people counters are
- Real-time monitoring
- bidirectional: counters record both directions
- Long battery life thanks to LoRaWAN technology
- Easy to install
- Anonymous counting and therefore GDPR-compliant
What people counters do in public and private facilities
Electronic visitor counters or customer counters automatically record people passing through an entrance or exit in real time: Compared to manual counting, the effort involved is low and you save on staff.
This counting and monitoring is particularly important for security reasons. In buildings or fenced-in outdoor areas, risks arise above a certain number of visitors: In the worst case scenario, mass panic can occur. In the event of a fire or other emergency, it is also essential that the number of visitors remains below a defined maximum value. With a LoRaWAN people counter, you can control this automatically.
Many managers are also interested in precise visitor or customer statistics. For example, they want to know how visitor flows develop over the entire opening period and how visitors are distributed throughout the building. LoRaWAN people counters enable precise tracking.
LoRaWAN visitor counters are used here
People counters are recommended wherever the number of visitors is of interest for security or statistical reasons. Typical areas of application are
- Shopping centres
- Retail shops
- Amusement parks
- Museums
- Stations
LoRaWAN people counters: Buy brand quality from a specialist retailer
Here in the shop you will find an exclusive selection of high-quality visitor counters. Purchase tried and tested electronic counters from manufacturers such as Milesight and Terabee. These companies present devices in different versions. When buying, pay attention to the area covered by the visitor counters, for example. Some models are recommended for narrow entrances, others also record the number of people in wide admission situations. You can find out all the details on the individual product pages.
Frequently asked questions about LoRaWAN people counters
Here we answer some questions about our LoRaWAN people counters. If you have any further questions, please write to us using the contact form.
What is the maximum distance over which data can be transmitted with the LoRaWAN people counter?
LoRa technology is generally characterised by an impressive range: In urban areas, it is at least 2 km, usually significantly more. In rural areas, the radio signals reach up to 40 km. It all depends on the extent of the built-up area.
How does the LoRaWAN people counter work?
The visitor counter automatically records people passing by and transmits the data at specific time intervals via LoRa radio technology. The measurement can be based on different methods. Precise measurement data is guaranteed by ToF camera systems.
What is different about the LoRaWAN people counter compared to other people counters?
The key difference lies in the type of data transmission. LoRaWAN people counters rely on LoRa radio technology, which combines a long range with low energy consumption.
Are visitors counted anonymously?
Yes, the measurement is GDPR-compliant. Even high-quality measuring devices with ToF camera systems do not create any images; the count is anonymous.