Tracking Power Cord Usage

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Tracking Power Cord Usage

Hello,

We are using iPads as a slideshow display in the lobby of our business. Very frequently I find the iPads unplugged and out of charge, which obviously renders the iPads useless until they are plugged in again. I have a feel our receptionists are unplugging them to charge there iPhones. I have secured the power cords to the iPad security locking harnesses, but they still find a reason to unplug them.

Is there a way to track exactly when the iPads are unplugged? We have cameras facing the iPads, but that's a hefty task to scan the video data manually. If I had an exact time, this would be easy.

Any ideas? Thank you!!

Posted on Mar 17, 2015 10:24 AM

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Answer 1

rccharles

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Mar 17, 2015 11:32 AM in response to SanDiegoAustin

I would make it part of the receptionist job to have power to the ipads. Add a power strip so everyone can share.

You could get an electrician to put some kind of key box over the power outlets. Might as well add some more outlets to ease the temptation.

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Answer 2

Mar 25, 2015 11:53 PM in response to rccharles

I agree. If your intuition is right about the receptionist it might be easier to follow her to new ideas than to see her as a problem.

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Answer 3

rccharles

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Mar 26, 2015 11:28 AM in response to markboston

Thinking more about this, it's probably visitors needing to recharge there phones. Provide power strip. Put receptionist in charge of problem. Proclaim yourself as visitor friendly by providing power strip. Could get furniture with power outlet.

I think for some reason they are called wet furniture.

Robert

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