Introducing the Beacon Tracking Device from Japanese High-Tech Companies

Mr. Matsumoto (土旁) Shōji, Ms. Akunaga Natsumi, Mr. Takahashi Shūichirō, and other representatives from the Japanese high-tech companies FOCUS SYSTEMS and LEAVE A NEST, accompanied by the project leader of the WELA School System, visited our school on January 31st at 1:00 p.m., and received a warm welcome from Principal Huang Sihua. Both parties held a discussion in the school conference room for nearly two hours. Firstly, Ryo Inori, representing the Japanese side, introduced the latest high-tech school security systems, BEACON and COTCHI. He explained that in the context of Bluetooth, “beacon transmitters” refer to small devices that emit Bluetooth signals at fixed intervals. These signals are typically used for proximity-based applications, indoor navigation, and location-based services. In other words, through the functionality and assistance of BEACON, we can track students’ whereabouts, thereby avoiding issues such as truancy and absenteeism, allowing parents to feel reassured about sending their children to our school. “Cotchi” is an application that can track student attendance within the school.

Last year, the school used RFID to control student entry and exit from the school. Each time a student arrived at or left the school, parents would receive a message confirming their safety. This initiative was welcomed by parents. Next school year, the school will use BEACON to monitor student attendance in class. We believe this will greatly help improve students’ learning conditions and reduce truancy issues. Our school places great importance on student safety. In recent years of educational reform, improvements have been made not only in teaching and software but also in hardware. Ultimately, everything is aimed at providing students with a comfortable and safe learning environment, allowing parents to confidently send their children to our school for education.