Minew delivers centimeter-level accuracy and real-time visibility for modern hospital operations.
The Challenge: Complexity Inside Modern Hospitals
Large hospitals in Hong Kong face one of the most common yet underestimated challenges in healthcare — navigation and visibility.
With multiple floors, interconnected departments, and a constant flow of patients and staff, maintaining efficiency is a daily struggle.
Patients often lose time finding their way through crowded corridors, while nurses spend precious minutes searching for vital equipment.
For administrators, delayed movement means longer waiting times and lower operational efficiency.
“Hospitals are dynamic environments where accuracy and timing matter,” said a senior operations manager.
“We needed a solution that could make navigation effortless and improve staff coordination without disrupting workflows.”
The Solution: UWB Precision, Powered by Qorvo’s DW3120
To address these challenges, a leading hospital in Hong Kong partnered with Minew to implement an indoor navigation and asset-tracking system based on Qorvo’s DW3120 Ultra-Wideband (UWB) chipset.
Unlike Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi–based positioning, UWB technology measures precise signal flight time, providing centimeter-level accuracy even in environments filled with reflective surfaces and interference.
This made it ideal for hospitals, where reliability, security, and low power consumption are essential.
Minew developed a customized real-time location service infrastructure using Qorvo’s DW3120, combining advanced UWB signal processing with Minew’s proven IoT hardware engineering.
The result: a precise, low-latency, and secure indoor navigation system that operates seamlessly across wards, corridors, and patient areas.
Building the UWB Infrastructure
Minew engineers deployed two UWB Tag models built on Qorvo’s DW3120:
- MBS02 Location Beacon– Compact, energy-efficient, and easy to install. Deployed throughout hallways and common areas to provide high-precision positioning for navigation.
- MBM01 Ultra-Long Range Beacon– Extended communication range and robust performance for asset tracking and critical zone monitoring.
Together, these devices created a connected infrastructure for real-time navigation, equipment tracking, and personnel visibility.
Patients use a mobile app to navigate directly to their appointments, while staff can locate medical devices within seconds — all supported by Qorvo’s UWB technology.
“Qorvo’s DW3120 gives our beacons the stability and precision that complex hospital environments demand,” said a Minew product manager.
“It transforms location data into actionable insight.”
Real-World Results
Within months of deployment, the hospital reported clear improvements in both patient experience and operational efficiency:
Minew’s ultra-low-power UWB device design enables up to three years of battery-powered operation, eliminating the need for Ethernet cables or external power sources. This dramatically reduces installation costs and allows system integrators to deploy the solution quickly — a critical advantage in complex hospital environments.
Why Qorvo DW3120？
The DW3120 chipset provides the foundation for next-generation indoor navigation and positioning systems.
Its technical strengths make it uniquely suited for mission-critical healthcare environments:
- Centimeter-Level Accuracy:Enables precise real-time tracking of people and assets.
- Secure Ranging:Ensures protected communication and spoof-resistant location data.
- Low Power Operation:Ideal for battery-powered IoT devices, reducing maintenance cycles.
- Robust Performance:Maintains accuracy in high-interference and metallic surroundings.
- Compliance:Fully compatible with IEEE 802.15.4z standards for secure UWB communication.
In Minew’s beacons, these advantages translate into reliable, real-world performance — guiding patients, supporting staff, and streamlining hospital operations.
Beyond Healthcare: Shaping the Future of Smart Navigation
The success of this UWB deployment in Hong Kong demonstrates the transformative potential of precision location technology.
From hospitals to manufacturing sites, logistics centers, and airports, Minew enables real-time visibility and automation through the centimeter-level accuracy of Qorvo’s UWB technology.
For Qorvo, this application highlights the value of UWB technology and its growing adoption across multiple industries.
For Minew, it represents how smart IoT hardware can bring global connectivity and precision to life in meaningful ways.
About Minew
Founded in 2007, Minew Technologies is a global IoT hardware innovator specializing in Bluetooth®, UWB, Cellular, and LoRaWAN® technologies.
With a focus on smart connectivity and real-time visibility, Minew’s portfolio includes beacons, sensors, and gateways deployed across healthcare, logistics, and industrial automation sectors.
About Qorvo
Qorvo is a leading global providerof connectivity and power solutions that connect, protect and power the world. With UWB technology that delivers secure, high-precision ranging, Qorvo supports advanced industrial, enterprise and automotive applications.
Summary
This Hong Kong hospital’s journey highlights how UWB technology is redefining indoor navigation and real-time positioning.
By combining Minew’s system-level engineering — including UWB device design, network deployment, and on-site optimization — with Qorvo’s DW3120 precision, the hospital achieved smarter workflows, safer operations, and a more streamlined patient journey.
With Qorvo’s UWB technology, Minew delivers a complete, high-precision indoor navigation solution that is practical, scalable, and ready for real-world healthcare environments.
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