Huawei Case Studies NB-IoT Boosts Smart Bike Sharing

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NB-IoT Boosts Smart Bike Sharing

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS) Networks & Connectivity - NB-IoT Sensors - GPS
Applicable Industries	Transportation
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Use Cases	Fleet Management
Challenge	Ofo Bike sharing company wanted to improve its user experience by providing seamless network connectivity to its users where they can locate bikes and pedal away quickly exactly when and where they need one, but challenge is to avoid frustration if user finds difficulties in finding bikes, unlocking the bikes and making payments Read More
About Customer	Ofo a Beijing based bike sharing company is one of china's top bike rental company who provides users with mobile application to locate bikes using GPS positioning system where customer scans QR code on bike to unlock it. Ofo has operations across man Read More
Customer Name	Ofo Bike Read More
Solution	Huawei’s IoT solution, which includes smart chips, networking, and an IoT platform helped Ofo developed an IoT smart lock based on NB-IoT technology. This has enhanced and optimized life-cycle management for locks, while the sensors on the locks facilitate rapid maintenance, and boost marketing and value-added services. Read More Log in to view content
Data Collected	Asset Location, GPS Tracking, Number Of Connected Devices, Payment, Product Lifecycle Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Networks & Connectivity - NB-IoT

Sensors - GPS

Applicable Industries

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Challenge

Ofo Bike sharing company wanted to improve its user experience by providing seamless network connectivity to its users where they can locate bikes and pedal away quickly exactly when and where they need one, but challenge is to avoid frustration if user finds difficulties in finding bikes, unlocking the bikes and making payments

About Customer

Ofo a Beijing based bike sharing company is one of china's top bike rental company who provides users with mobile application to locate bikes using GPS positioning system where customer scans QR code on bike to unlock it. Ofo has operations across man

Customer Name

Ofo Bike

Solution

Huawei’s IoT solution, which includes smart chips, networking, and an IoT platform helped Ofo developed an IoT smart lock based on NB-IoT technology. This has enhanced and optimized life-cycle management for locks, while the sensors on the locks facilitate rapid maintenance, and boost marketing and value-added services.

Data Collected

Asset Location, GPS Tracking, Number Of Connected Devices, Payment, Product Lifecycle

Impact #1	[Efficiency Improvement - Operation] Locating bikes at key locations much simpler and faster and gaining customer confidence.
Impact #2	[Data Management - Connectivity Stability] NB-IoT provides strong coverage in poor-signal areas and a network capacity that’s more than one hundred times stronger than standard terminals for better user experience even during high demand locations.
Impact #3	[Data Management - Data Visualization] On board sensors collect and update data for intelligent business management.

Impact #1

[Efficiency Improvement - Operation]
Locating bikes at key locations much simpler and faster and gaining customer confidence.

Impact #2

[Data Management - Connectivity Stability]
NB-IoT provides strong coverage in poor-signal areas and a network capacity that’s more than one hundred times stronger than standard terminals for better user experience even during high demand locations.

Impact #3

[Data Management - Data Visualization]
On board sensors collect and update data for intelligent business management.

Benefit #1	Faster payment : The payment process has dropped from 25 seconds to less than 5 sec.
Benefit #2	Long lasting battery: The bike smart chip battery life has been lengthened from 1 or 2 months to more than 2 years, saving costs and reducing the need for frequent maintenance.

Benefit #1

Faster payment : The payment process has dropped from 25 seconds to less than 5 sec.

Benefit #2

Long lasting battery: The bike smart chip battery life has been lengthened from 1 or 2 months to more than 2 years, saving costs and reducing the need for frequent maintenance.

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NB-IoT Boosts Smart Bike Sharing

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