PeopleCounter Desk Sensor

PeopleCube’s PeopleCounter Desk Sensor is designed to assist organizations analyze how individual workspaces are being used and uncover potential inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.

Using Passive Infrared (PIR) technology, each wireless desk sensor unit is placed under a desk and sends the utilization data of a workspace to a data-collection system. This data is then processed in PeopleCounter’s business intelligence database and presented in intuitive, interactive data visualization dashboards, which is then used to help answer vital workspace utilization questions such as:

  • Was the workspace actually used?
  • How long was it used?
  • What is the maximum number of workspaces in use at any given time?
  • What is the average number of desks being used daily, weekly, monthly, etc.

This type of insight into actual space utilization can lead to potential opportunities to reduce or eliminate underutilized workspace, repurpose space to better align with changing work styles, and measure the performance of telework programs – all leading to substantial real estate savings and a strong ROI.

Key Features

  • Passively captures desk occupancy data and metrics
  • PIR sensor and transmitter are contained in a single unit
  • Uses zigbee protocol communications
  • Communications are unaffected by wood, plaster or people
  • Five desk sensors can be powered from a single AC Power supply.
  • The maximum distance from one desk sensor to the next provides configuration flexibility, as does the 16-desk sensor daisy chain concept
  • The desk sensor communicates space occupancy to the data-collector every 10 seconds 
  • Simple, intuitive web interface provides full device configuration and management capabilities
  • Easy mounting and flexibility. 
  • Comprehensive analytics with intuitive, interactive data analysis visualizations
  • Provides actionable data to address real estate and other operational inefficiencies
  • Intuitive administrative functionality

Powerful Innovation Leading to Powerful Insight

The PeopleCounter Desk Sensor is a compact motion detector which features a white light filter, a selectable pulse count, and exceptionally effective RFI immunity, all working together to virtually eliminate false activation.

The desk sensors do not contain cameras—they simply capture movement. They are integrated and designed to capture utilization data for almost any function and location in today’s offices—from workstations and meeting rooms to collaborative work areas.

Each desk sensor contains a transmitter board that communicates occupancy data to the data collection PC using zigbee protocol. Up to 16 desk sensors can be connected to a single router with a maximum distance of 15-feet between each sensor. The data throughput signal is unaffected by wood, plaster, or people but signal quality will be affected by brick, solid metal, or concrete. Further, the data-collection PC contains a USB zigbee receiver and should be located as close as possible to the center desk sensor unit.

If for some reason a desk sensor is removed, or accidentally repositioned, returning the desk sensor to its original location is all that is needed to continue passive data capture.

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Discover how to efficiently maximize space and resource utilization while reducing real estate costs.

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Providing a workspace to an individual employee costs an organization from $8,000 to $14,000 a year. Eliminating 100 workspaces can save an organization over $1M a year.

Gartner Group