[labnetwork] RFID interlocks

[Michael Bell]

Hi Tom,

 

I believe you're familiar with the IP interlocks used with Badger. If the
goal is to minimize in-lab computers, we now have a streamlined mobile
version of Badger that handles functions commonly accessed by members. You
can enable/disable, report issues, checkout inventory and more, very quickly
with any smart phone. Obviously, use of a strictly RFID based system would
need to rely on a "default" account for charging instead of allowing the
user to select from multiple accounts. Nor would it accommodate data
collection forms upon device disable. I can imagine a hybrid approach where
the RFID performs the login and opens Badger to the salient screen for
either enable or disable. At that point the user could hit a "return and
log-off" button to accept the defaults or perform additional functions. A
preference defined for the device could allow for a simple enable or disable
without opening a session.  

 

We're about finished with our upgrade to the most current database version
and could investigate this if there was enough interest. My understanding is
that most labs aren't troubled with members erroneously enabling devices
remotely; so, I'd guess defeating that behavior isn't one of the
motivations?

 

Cheers, 

 

Mike

 

PS - We've made a lot of enhancements to Badger. Let me know if you'd like a
look at the latest.  

 

 

From: labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu <labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu> On
Behalf Of Ferraguto, Thomas S
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2018 5:29 AM
To: 'labnetwork at mtl.mit.edu' <labnetwork at mtl.mit.edu>
Subject: [labnetwork] RFID interlocks

 

Colleagues,

 

To resolve the issue of untracked use of equipment at our Nanofab, I've been
working with a Easyclocking in Florida with mixed results.

 

The goal was to have RFID badges to open and close interlocks on our
equipment and provide a data table with which we could reconcile accounts.

 

Is anyone else using an RFID system to track equipment usage?

 

I  am trying to use existing services and hardware to get to a better
tracking system (I don't have the resources to develop a system internally).

 

Please let me know?

 

Best Regards

 

 

Thomas S. Ferraguto

Saab ETIC Nanofabrication Laboratory Director

Saab ETIC Building Director

1 University Avenue

Lowell MA 01854

Mobile 617-755-0910

Land 978-934-1809

Fax 978-934-1014 

 

 

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