18388584. INDOOR POSITIONING DEVICE AND RELATED METHOD simplified abstract (SONY GROUP CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 INDOOR POSITIONING DEVICE AND RELATED METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 INDOOR POSITIONING DEVICE AND RELATED METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
INDOOR POSITIONING DEVICE AND RELATED METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
[[:Category:Jimmy Engstr�m of Malmö (SE)|Jimmy Engstr�m of Malmö (SE)]][[Category:Jimmy Engstr�m of Malmö (SE)]]
INDOOR POSITIONING DEVICE AND RELATED METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18388584 titled 'INDOOR POSITIONING DEVICE AND RELATED METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an indoor positioning device that utilizes sensor data from a wireless device and measurement data from beacons to estimate the position of the wireless device.
- The indoor positioning device obtains sensor data from a wireless device at a first position.
- It also collects measurement data from beacons indicating a distance parameter of the wireless device at the first position.
- The device adjusts the measurement data by predicting an estimated position of the wireless device based on the sensor data and measurement data.
- It then determines an updated position and/or distance parameter of the wireless device based on the adjusted measurement data and estimated position.
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in indoor navigation systems, asset tracking in warehouses, and location-based services in retail environments.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately tracking the position of wireless devices indoors where GPS signals may be unreliable or unavailable.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved indoor navigation, enhanced asset tracking efficiency, and personalized location-based services for users.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include indoor mapping services, smart building management systems, and location-based marketing solutions.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in this field may include existing indoor positioning systems using Wi-Fi signals, Bluetooth beacons, or RFID technology for tracking and locating devices indoors.
What are the limitations of this technology in terms of accuracy and scalability?
The accuracy of the indoor positioning device may be affected by signal interference, obstacles in the environment, or the density of beacons. Scalability could be a challenge when deploying the technology in large indoor spaces or across multiple floors.
How does this technology compare to existing indoor positioning systems in terms of cost and complexity?
This technology may offer a more cost-effective and simpler solution compared to complex indoor positioning systems that require extensive infrastructure or specialized hardware. However, the initial setup and calibration process could still pose challenges in terms of complexity.
Original Abstract Submitted
An indoor positioning device includes memory circuitry, processor circuitry and an interface. The indoor positioning device is configured to obtain, from one or more sensors of a wireless device, sensor data associated with the wireless device at a first position. The indoor positioning device is configured to obtain, from one or more beacons, measurement data indicative of a distance parameter of the wireless device at the first position. The indoor positioning device is configured to adjust the measurement data by predicting, based on the sensor data and the measurement data, an estimated position of the wireless device. The indoor positioning device is configured to determine, based on the adjusted measurement data and the estimated position of the wireless device, an updated position and/or an updated distance parameter associated with the wireless device.
