Have you ever heard of the indoor operating system? This is something new to many people. It is a system is designed similarly to the GPS which is meant for the indoor environment. It is a system which is used for locating people or objects in building by use of a tablet or a Smartphone. Even if this is new technology, the popularity of its services is getting more popular in shopping malls, airports and other places where navigation and LBS are required.
Working principle of IPS
This is a technology which uses internal sensors of your device to locate the device’s indoor position by use of mathematical algorithms. With this system, one can easily get the exact location by combining the data obtained from the sensors. The user’s experience can be improved by use of IPS apps, a positioning platform and beacons which send signals.
The technology options
This system has different approaches. For instance, one can take the systems which use WiFi, Bluetooth, or RFID. The evaluation of IPS technology is done by considering how the expensive infrastructure and cost can be reduced or minimized. You should go for the WiFi based system which has the simplest option and lowest cost.
WiFi based positioning
Most of the WiFi based systems rely on the current infrastructure when locating devices. They are capable of locating devices even without calibrating the hardware. For instance, its Cupid System can allow the user to locate a WiFi enabled device accurately. In general, this is a system which can be used for receiving and sending wireless signals. The WiFi based system works by measuring the signal’s distance from the different access points. This has made it useful in calibrating the device’s position. The exact position of your device is located by the data sent back by the access point. The server is capable of running algorithms and analytics to pinpoint the device’s exact position.
Benefits associated with IPS
This system can allow you to physical asset security, tracking, network management and smart building. For instance, if the exact location of a particular device in the office is known, the security settings can be adjusted once the device is away from the building. It is also used in the big offices to look for the printers, roaming staff and other devices. You can also use this system to monitor the location of your device over a certain time interval or show the activities of the staff members in an office.