As a part of modern smart phone, bluetooth has been used for many years and has plentiful functions like transfer files, connect to other mobile devices and networks, etc.
Now, the bluetooth is expected to be used in prepaid meters as a communication module. It will have a lower cost than other communication modules and has same functions.
What are the advantages to use bluetooth in prepaid meters?
1. Bluetooth Communication between Meter and Smart Mobile Phone
2. Recharge meter and inquire info by Mobile phone
3. Easy integrated to local Mobile Money or Credit Card Payment Platform
It sounds like bluetooth is really good for prepaid meters? Why we don’t use it now?
Although it has many benifits, but it also has its limit: the transport distance of newest bluetooth is 50 meters only. The distance is too short for applying to prepaid meters. But it’s possible in the future when the Bluetooth 5.0 comes out whose distance can be up to about 800 meters.
So, just looking forward to it…