It all begins with an idea.

Founded in Oslo, Norway by Ole B. Hovind, MD, M.P.H., He had a vision to create an efficient technology-based system to address well-documented problems that negatively impacted staff productivity such as searching for patient charts and mobile medical equipment.

Since that time, Sonitor Technologies’ mission has been to continue to innovate and further develop the best-in-class technology for precise, real-time indoor positioning.

For more than 25 years we have led the development and commercialized high-definition accuracy ultrasound-based Real-Time Location System (RTLS) / Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS) for healthcare, long-term care facilities, clinics, and other market segments worldwide.

  • Founded in 1997

  • Global footprint – operations in North America, EMEA and APAC

  • Recognized technology leader in indoor positioning

  • First to deploy ultrasound based RTLS

  • Strong IP Portfolio

  • More than 300 healthcare installations

  • Over 1,500,000 people and items tagged

  • Smartphone-based ultrasound RTLS available

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant

Our patented ultrasound technology continues to set the standard for accurate indoor positioning. Building on this technology, its platform also provides accuracy and reliability in software-enabled positioning of smartphones, tablets, and other mobile smart devices. turning them into highly accurate indoor positioning and wayfinding tools and is on the threshold of revolutionizing and transforming indoor positioning.

Combining industry standard audio with Bluetooth technology, Sonitor always delivers room-level accuracy based upon its proprietary ultrasound technology.