Video based indoor navigation using smart devices

Mobile technology has revolutionized the modern world in countless ways. Smart devices have transformed nearly every aspect of our day-to-day lives. Mobile technology has left an everlasting imprint on every industry, domain and technology. One such field that has undergone tremendous change with the advent of mobile technology is navigation. With the help of mobile technology, we can navigate ourselves to any corner of the world. Smart devices have brought navigation to the finger tip of users by providing built-in navigation and map applications. These applications facilitate accurate outdoor navigation using a Global Positioning System (GPS). Though there are several applications and techniques for outdoor navigation, accurate navigation within an indoor premise is still a challenge. This paper puts forth a video based indoor navigation solution using a portable device.