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How to choose an Occupancy Counter or a People Flow Counter?

For commercial real estate managers, Terabee offers two advanced sensor solutions: People Occupancy Counting and People Flow Counting devices. How do you choose which is best adapted for your use case?
People Counting In Smart Building Systems

Each of these sensor options serves distinct purposes, catering to diverse needs in smart offices, facility management, and energy optimization. Understanding when to use each device is essential to maximize both resource efficiency and resource allocation. 

The state-of-the-art thermal GDPR-by-design People Occupancy Counting sensor is designed to accurately detect and count individuals in any environment, from meeting rooms to large open-plan areas.  Using advanced Time-of-Flight technology, Terabee People Flow Counting L-XL and People Flow Counting M 2.0 are GDPR compliant and provide accurate people counting data by monitoring the number of people entering and exiting doorways or corridors. Let’s explore the use cases for both options.

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People Occupancy Counting sensor

Smart offices
In dynamic office environments, accurately measuring occupancy is crucial for resource allocation and workplace optimization. Terabee’s People Occupancy Counting is an occupancy monitor that provides real-time data on the number of individuals present in a space, enabling office managers to adjust facilities and services accordingly. It ensures efficient space utilization and helps to enhance employee satisfaction by preventing overcrowding.

Occupancy measurement
From meeting rooms to co-working spaces, tracking occupancy levels helps streamline operations and maintain a comfortable environment. Terabee’s Occupancy Counting offers precise insights into space utilization, allowing businesses to make informed decisions regarding room scheduling, cleaning, and maintenance. This data-driven approach enhances productivity and reduces operational costs.

HVAC systems integration
Integrating occupancy data with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems enables proactive climate control based on actual occupancy levels. Terabee’s Occupancy Counting device facilitates energy-efficient HVAC management by adjusting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning according to real-time occupancy data. This integration not only enhances comfort but also leads to significant energy savings.

Facility management
Effective facility management relies on accurate data to allocate resources effectively. Terabee’s Occupancy Counting sensor aids facility managers in monitoring usage patterns, identifying peak hours, and optimizing space allocation. By leveraging real-time occupancy data, organizations can enhance safety protocols, streamline workflows, and improve overall operational efficiency.

People Flow Counting sensor

Space management
Efficient space utilization is critical to maximize operational efficiency and minimize costs. Terabee’s People Flow Counting devices provide valuable data insights into space usage patterns, enabling organizations to reconfigure layouts, allocate resources effectively, and optimize workflows. This data-driven approach enhances productivity and fosters a more agile and adaptable work environment.

Energy management
By analyzing people flow patterns, businesses can optimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact. Terabee’s People Flow Counting device helps organizations identify areas of high traffic and adjust lighting, heating, and ventilation systems accordingly. This proactive approach to energy management not only lowers operational costs but also promotes sustainability and corporate responsibility.

Staff presence optimization
Terabee’s People Flow Counting device offers insights into employee traffic patterns, allowing organizations to optimize staffing levels, have footfall data on traffic at entry and exit points, and enhance security protocols. By analyzing people flow data, businesses can identify bottlenecks and streamline workflows for improved efficiency.

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Terabee’s People Occupancy and People Flow Counting devices offer versatile solutions for smart space management, facility optimization, and energy efficiency. Whether it’s monitoring occupancy levels in real-time or analyzing people flow patterns for space optimization, these innovative sensors empower organizations to make data-driven decisions and enhance operational efficiency across various domains. By choosing the right device for specific use cases, businesses can unlock new opportunities for growth, productivity, and sustainability in the evolving landscape of smart environments.

Our people counting devices and software work across a wide variety of applications. We’d be delighted to understand your people counting challenges and requirements. Contact us now to discuss your project!

Related products

Terabee People Occupancy Counting

Get accurate occupancy data to maximize the management of meeting rooms and large spaces
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Introducing state-of-the-art thermal GDPR-by-design People Occupancy Counting solution, designed to accurately detect and count individuals in any environment, from meeting rooms to large open-plan areas.

Leveraging advanced thermal imaging technology, the Terabee People Occupancy Counting ensures precise occupancy tracking in all light conditions. Ideal for fine-tuning energy management, optimizing space utilization, and automating building operations, it's the next-generation solution for modern space management.

Terabee People Flow Counting L-XL

GDPR compliant people counting device. Optimize value and reduce costs from your retail operation, smart building or office space
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Using advanced Time-of-Flight technology, Terabee People Flow Counting L-XL is GDPR compliant and provides accurate people counting data (98% accuracy or more) by monitoring the number of people entering and exiting doorways or corridors.

Easy to configure and install on high ceilings, the Terabee People Flow Counting L-XL fits any kind of wide indoor entrance, up to 15 meters in a multi-device setup. Our people counting algorithm is capable of filtering out static objects and counting multiple people passing in both directions below the device as they enter or leave a space.

The solution consists of an IoT people counting device and an optional IoT platform. Two product variations allow transmission of the data via Power over Ethernet or LoRaWAN. Interested? Contact us.

Terabee People Flow Counting M 2.0

Get real-time people counting data for single doorways and narrow corridors
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Real-time data is the backbone of our modern, fast-paced world especially when it comes to monitoring space usage, occupancy, energy efficiency, security, building performance or tailored services. The Terabee People Flow Counting M 2.0 device is GDPR compliant by design, with a real-time data capability, providing seamless, accurate, and highly effective footfall measurement, at a competitive price.

Using Time-of-Flight technology, the People Flow Counting M 2.0 solution guarantees anonymity in its operations, prioritizing data privacy protection while offering robust, reliable occupancy monitoring.

People Flow Counting M 2.0 is the perfect addition to your Building Management System. The “smaller sibling” of People Flow Counting L-XL, People Flow Counting M 2.0 is designed for smaller doorways and narrow corridors. It comes in both Power over Ethernet (PoE) and LoRa models to best suit your needs.

Recess Mounting Kit M for the People Flow Counting M 2.0 and People Occupancy Counting

Get this design accessory for people counter installations
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Give your people counting device installations a stylish finish that enhances your architecture.

Install the Recess Mounting Kit M for the Terabee People Flow Counting M 2.0 and the Terabee People Occupancy Counting devices.

Recess Mounting Kit XL for the Terabee People Flow Counting L-XL

Take advantage of this stylish, design element for people counter installations
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Give your people counting device installations a seamless look. Ensure that the people counter stays discreet and enhances your architecture and decor.

Choose the Recess Mounting Kit XL for the Terabee People Flow Counting L-XL device.
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