The Hytera SW00089 BT Indoor Location License is a software license that enables indoor location tracking for compatible Hytera radios, specifically using Bluetooth technology.

• The License (SW00089): This is a one-time license applied to an individual radio. It activates the radio's ability to scan for and decode Bluetooth signals from nearby beacons.

• Bluetooth Beacons: These are small, low-power transmitters (not made by Hytera) that are strategically placed throughout an indoor environment (e.g., a building, warehouse, or hospital). Each beacon emits a unique Bluetooth signal.

• The Radio's Role: With the SW00089 license activated, the radio acts as a receiver. It detects the unique signals from the Bluetooth beacons it passes. By identifying which beacon is closest or most recently detected, the radio can determine its location within the building.

• Data Transmission: The radio then transmits this location data back to the central dispatcher or control room software. The data is sent over the radio's DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) network.

• Location Software: A central software application (such as Hytera's Smart Dispatch or a third-party application) receives the location data. This software has a map or a floor plan of the building with the beacon locations pre-programmed. When the software receives the unique beacon ID from the radio, it can pinpoint the radio's location on the map in real-time.

   

In essence, the license allows the radio to use Bluetooth beacons as "landmarks" to track its position indoors, a function that GPS cannot provide due to signal obstruction from buildings. This system is crucial for applications like lone worker safety, asset tracking, and staff management in large indoor facilities.