An Indoor Position Tracking System helps people locate objects and people in places like airports, parking zone, alleys, underground locations, and multi-story buildings. An IPS (Indoor Position System) uses communication technologies and sensors for locating objects in large indoor environments. These systems are attracting scientific interest as there is a growing demand for these technologies in various sectors.
IPS and Its Usage
Just like GPS helps people determine an outdoor location, indoor positioning systems track a device’s location in an indoor environment. IPS has interesting applications in retail, inventory tracking, military, and commercial industries. While GPS depends on satellites, IPS relies on multiple smart technologies like proximity positioning and motion positioning.
WiFi IPS are known for their accuracy in estimating an object’s position. These are the major uses of IPS:
· Positioning and Location
Most Indoor Positioning Systems can detect an object’s location with a position accuracy of 2 cm. However, only good ones are capable of detecting the direction or orientation of the object.
· Tracking and Location
Tracking is essential for successful operational suitability. When a location sequence is created, a trajectory is formed. Statistical methods begin to smoothen the locations shown in a track and when the target object moves, the IPS can track the movements.
· Segregation and Identification
In many applications, the targets are multiple. The IPS serves a specific identification for every observed target and is capable of segregating and separating targets within the group. The location device identifies the target despite the presence of other objects at close distance.
Smart Wristband to Track Location
To track employees in big buildings like malls and hospitals, organizations provide a smart wristband to each worker that comes with a wristband charging cable. With indoor positioning technology, the employer can track workers. This is essential to know the progress of the work and ensure the safety of workers.
