Title :
WLocator: An Indoor Positioning System
Author :
Phillips, Shaun ; Katchabaw, Michael ; Lutfiyya, Hanan
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Western Ontario, London
Abstract :
There exists a multitude of location-sensing systems utilizing wireless technology, though varying in cost, coverage and accuracy. In this paper we will introduce WLocator, a system that aims to strike a balance between these areas. WLocator will provide location information relative to symbolic, user-created "landmarks". These landmarks are easily created and maintained, thus reducing short and long term costs. Additionally, the unique matching algorithm invoked by WLocator attempts to offer a relatively high level of accuracy, given the low cost of implementing the system.
Keywords :
indoor radio; WLocator; indoor positioning system; matching algorithm; wireless location-sensing system; Bluetooth; Computer science; Costs; Fluctuations; Hardware; Logic design; Logic programming; RFID tags; Signal analysis; Signal detection;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications, 2007. WiMOB 2007. Third IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
White Plains, NY
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-2889-2
DOI :
10.1109/WIMOB.2007.4390827