SMART tag

SMART tag
 

SMART tag Frequently Asked Questions


How Does SMART tag Work?

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STEP 1 - Student ID

All students are issued passive, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cards which do not store student information nor emit any tracking information. RFID technology is used in many industries such as medical (patient, equipment & supplies tracking), libraries (book tracking), and even amusement park access. These IDs are read when students get on or off the bus by an RFID reader.
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STEP 2 - Bus Tablet

SMART tag™ school buses are equipped with a tablet computer and RFID reader. When riders get on or off, they present their ID onto the reader and the tablet displays if the rider is boarding the correct bus or are getting off at their correct stop. The tablet uses its GPS information to report its location and speed, ridership activity and other safety-related information.
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STEP 3 - Transportation Administration

While buses are in service, their location and ridership information are available for the transportation administrators, so they can oversee all school bus activity.