Ubisense and Fish Software Develop Personalized, Interactive Exhibits Using Ultra-wideband Technology



    Ubisense, the leading global provider of precise, real-time
    location systems (RTLS), announced today that Fish Software, a leading
    provider of interactive marketing software, is using the Ubisense
    platform to deliver interactive exhibits and displays for tradeshows,
    museums and event centres.

    For example, booth managers swipe a tradeshow attendee's
    identification badge, hand him or her a Ubisense tag, and allow the
    attendee to interact with the digital media throughout the booth. As
    the attendee engages a kiosk, the Fish Software system, in conjunction
    with the Ubisense precise RTLS platform, will know who the attendee
    is, and deliver a message that is relevant to the individual visitor's
    particular needs. Fish Software can incorporate multiple experiential
    elements into its solution, such as interactive games or color and
    music preferences, and have those profile settings follow the attendee
    throughout the exhibit.

    Prior to Ubisense, Fish Software used standard radio frequency
    identification (RFID) tags. The challenge Fish Software encountered
    was making sure the tracking tags only triggered action in the section
    of the exhibit where an attendee was actively engaged. Since standard
    RFID technology does not provide precise location information, this
    created several limitations that impacted the overall experiential
    effects of the Fish Software system. Additionally, the large number of
    RFID tags active in the system at any one time had the potential of
    slowing down the Fish Software system creating an unacceptable delay
    in executing the desired triggers.

    "We were happy to discover Ubisense. Their team quickly understood
    our pain points and collaborated with us to alleviate all of the
    issues we encountered using standard RFID technology," said Michael
    Gilvar, president, Fish Software. "The Ubisense platform gives us the
    precise location information we need to make our solutions effective,
    accurate and valuable for our customers."

    The Ubisense platform transcends RFID technology by utilizing
    ultra-wideband (UWB) to locate moving objects in real-time within 30
    cm of accuracy and in 3D. Unlike standard RFID that only transmits
    information when detected by sensors, Ubisense tags are always active,
    tracking information and transmitting it to the Ubisense proprietary
    software system that stores the history of movement. By integrating
    its system with the Ubisense platform, Fish Software is able to
    provide customers with measurements related to exhibit traffic
    patterns and design as well as visitor and booth staff behavior. For
    example, an exhibitor can measure product interest by tracking where
    visitors spent the most time, how long visitors stayed at each kiosk,
    and the aggregate time of each visit.

    By using the Ubisense platform, Fish Software can also post a map
    of the show floor online that can be viewed via a secure connection by
    remote management that allows them to view booth traffic. Remote
    viewers can even click on a visitor's icon to view his or her profile
    and view survey responses in real-time.

    "Using our UWB-based RTLS technology, Fish Software can more
    easily install its software applications and offer a brand new set of
    features that will enable them to target a broader audience with
    advanced functionality and grow their business," said Richard Green,
    CEO, Ubisense. "By collaborating with Fish Software, we were able to
    uncover completely new functionality and make it a tangible option for
    businesses to tap into today. Fish Software is definitely on the
    cutting edge of its market segment."

    About Fish Software

    Fish Software is an event measurement and interactive marketing
    company that helps organizations of all sizes maximize their tradeshow
    investment with pre-event marketing tools, at-show lead retrieval and
    post-event measurement solutions. Fish Software solutions attract
    targeted buyers to an event space and empower sales staff with access
    to relevant information to help advance the sales process post-event.
    Fish Software has facilitated successful implementations in the United
    States, Australia and Europe. The company is located in Carrollton,
    Texas. For more information, visit http://www.fishsoftware.com.

    About Ubisense

    Ubisense delivers a precise, real-time location system (RTLS)
    utilizing ultra-wideband (UWB) technology that locates people and
    assets within 30 cm in 3D. Customers spanning logistics and
    manufacturing, workplace, military, healthcare and hazardous
    environments rely on the innovative Ubisense system to analyze and
    dramatically improve complex processes resulting in significant
    operational savings. The company is headquartered in Cambridge,
    England, with offices in Denver, Colorado; Dortmund, Germany; and
    Singapore. For more information, visit http://www.ubisense.net.