At the IFSEC 2017 show in London, Morse Watchmans was demonstrating its soon-to-be available AssetWatcher product. Using RFID (radio frequency identification) to track assets placed in or removed from lockers, AssetWatcher is the US firm says for use in schools, universities, casinos and hospitals. Fernando Pires, VP of Sales and Marketing at Morse Watchmans, said: “With RFID capability, multiple configurations and many more features, AssetWatcher delivers the performance and flexibility to meet the asset control needs of virtually any customer and application.”
The RFID uses non-contact wireless radio links to recognise tagged assets. It works with multiple types of RFID tags for use with different types of assets, and features an audible confirmation when a tag has been read. AssetWatcher can track multiple items within a locker and can track all types of tagged assets, including electronics and metal objects. Featuring the interface as the company’s KeyWatcher Touch product, AssetWatcher includes a seven-inch touchscreen and incorporates the MorphoTrak optical fingerprint reader for security.
At 2.25 inches high, 14 inches wide and 8.5 inches deep, each locker is sized for small laptops, tablets, phones and other objects. AssetWatcher will be available in 10-, 22- or 34-locker configurations. Other systems can be added as needed to support more lockers. Each system is designed to be free-standing and can be mounted to the wall or floor.
A number of modes allow AssetWatcher to accommodate a variety of uses. Classic Mode allows the unit to behave and be programmed like KeyWatcher systems, enabling users to be assigned permissions for assets and groups of assets. Classic Mode also allows assets to be returned either to any open locker or to be assigned to a specific locker. Personal Mode allows assets to be added to the system for tracking, with permissions based on lockers rather than assets. Within Personal Mode are Leased Mode and Owner Mode, providing flexibility.
Leased Mode allows users to ‘lease’ a locker temporarily. If a user has no assets in the system, AssetWatcher assigns the user with a locker to store their assets. Once the user removes his or her assets, the locker is deemed to be ‘free’, and can be assigned to someone else. In contrast, Owner Mode assigns individuals with a specific locker, which may or may not be shared with other users to accommodate shared or specific assets that may be used by one or more persons.
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