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Overview of Smart Sanitizer Dispenser Solution
The Smart Sanitizer Dispenser is an IoT-based solution designed to enhance workplace hygiene by automating sanitizer dispenser management. This system ensures that sanitizer dispensers are always functional and filled, providing a reliable health security measure for companies of all sizes.

Background and Purpose
Ensuring compliance with pandemic-related health guidelines is a challenge for many companies, especially those with large workspaces like the Vodafone campus. Manual monitoring and refilling of sanitizer dispensers are labor-intensive and inefficient. The Smart Sanitizer Dispenser aims to:

Automate Fill Level Monitoring: Eliminate the need for manual checks.
Enhance Workplace Hygiene: Ensure dispensers are always filled and functional.
Optimize Dispenser Placement: Use data analytics to improve dispenser locations.
Technical Details
Hardware Components:
Microcontroller: Measures and calculates the sanitizer usage.
Sensors: Detect the fill level of the dispenser.
Connectivity Module: Transmits data over Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT).
Battery: Powers the device for continuous operation.
Software:
Firmware: Developed to efficiently monitor and transmit usage data.
Dashboard: Provides a user-friendly interface for monitoring dispenser status and usage analytics.
Connectivity
Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT): Ensures reliable data transmission even in areas with poor network coverage.
Continuous Monitoring: Regularly updates fill level status and usage statistics.
Solution Description
The Smart Sanitizer Dispenser automates the monitoring process, ensuring that dispensers are always ready for use. Key features include:

Automated Fill Level Control: Housekeeping staff can check fill levels via a dashboard, eliminating manual checks.
Usage Analytics: Tracks how often dispensers are used, helping to optimize their placement and predict refill dates.
Real-time Alerts: Notifies staff when a refill is needed or if there are any issues with the dispenser.
Application Opportunities
The smart fill level tracking solution is versatile and can be applied to various types of dispensers beyond sanitizers, offering potential for more complex Industry 4.0 applications:

Office Buildings: Maintains hygiene in large corporate environments.
Public Spaces: Ensures dispensers in high-traffic areas are always functional.
Industrial Settings: Can be adapted for other dispensing needs in manufacturing and logistics.
Project Timeline
04/21: Project inception and initial design phase.
12/07/21: Completion of initial showcase.
Ongoing: Further evaluation and potential expansion to other types of dispensers.
Future Development
The Smart Sanitizer Dispenser solution has completed its prototype phase and is currently in use. Future developments include:

Expansion: Adapting the technology for use with other dispensers.
Enhanced Analytics: Improving data analytics capabilities for better insights.
Integration: Potential integration with other smart building solutions.
Key Points of Contact
For further information or to express interest in the Smart Sanitizer Dispenser solution, the main point of contact is:

SPOC: Leon Kersten
Conclusion
The Smart Sanitizer Dispenser offers a robust and efficient solution for maintaining hygiene in workplaces and public spaces. By automating fill level monitoring and providing real-time usage data, the system ensures that dispensers are always ready for use, enhancing health security and operational efficiency.