Wi-Fi navigation
The use of Wi-Fi for indoor positioning and indoor navigation is used in cases where GPS navigation is not available.
A fairly accurate determination of the location of people and objects inside the premises is available using Wi-Fi.
The accuracy of finding a location over Wi-Fi is determined by the number of access points, their type and location, and the type of mobile device.
Unfortunately, only modern Android smartphones can provide indoor positioning accuracy of 1 meter.
Wi-Fi-based navigation is becoming relevant due to the development and popularization of asset and employee tracking solutions in the enterprise.
Indoor Wi-Fi positioning
How it works
In the INP platform, the location of the access points in the building is set on the map. Using the multilateration method, the user's position is determined.
Technology
Wi-fi positioning uses an indicator of the received signal strength — RSSI and a unique device identifier — MAC address.
Accuracy
The accuracy of indoor positioning over Wi-Fi directly depends on the number of access points and their location. The type of the user's mobile device and the Android version also affect the accuracy.
Availability
Wi-Fi navigation is only for Android devices. The user must have the mobile app installed and wi-fi enabled.
Advantages of building navigation using WiFi
Use of indoor Wi-Fi access points
There is no need to deploy additional infrastructure and install equipment.
Easy and fast scaling of the building positioning system
Integration of any Wi-Fi access points into the platform.
Large coverage area
up to 100 meters of Wi-Fi signal propagation for building navigation.
Widespread use
the presence of wi-fi enabled in almost any user's smartphone.
Disadvantages of indoor Wi-Fi navigation
Wi-Fi-based positioning only works on Android devices.
Unavailability of Wi-Fi navigation for iOS mobile devices — all iPhones and iPads are not supported.
Relatively low accuracy of wifi navigation
It is about 10-15 meters long. With the exception of devices that support wi-Fi rtt navigation.
Long delay in positioning over wi-fi
The coordinates are updated approximately once every 30 seconds.
Wi-FI
Wi-FI RTT
The use of wi-fi positioning in various fields
Indoor location detection using Wi-Fi has long been used in various fields and has proven to be the cheapest solution. Wi-fi navigation is most often used at exhibitions and exhibition centers, transport facilities, museums, offices and warehouse complexes.
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In industry
Indoor navigation based on Wi-Fi is an economical way to control the moving equipment in the workshop. Employee safety is improved (fewer accidents), equipment downtime is reduced, and analytics and statistics on all movements within an industrial enterprise are becoming available.
In warehouses and logistics
They use wifi positioning to track the flow of goods and cargo, the movement of employees and equipment. The Indoor Navigation Platform geographic information system provides accurate information about the location of tangible assets and accelerates their search by employees through convenient navigation and accurate route planning.
In offices
Wi-Fi navigation will be integrated into GIS for indoor positioning of buildings. GIS INP makes it possible to build routes to the desired room, guides it as in a navigator, and sends notifications and warnings based on the user's location in the building. Building administrators have the opportunity to control the movement of visitors and interact with them through the built-in messenger on the platform.
At transport facilities
Wi-fi tracking helps to optimize internal processes and increase the comfort level of passenger movement. Airports, train stations, and transportation hubs use Wi-Fi navigation to provide multimedia maps to visitors and track passenger traffic.
At exhibitions
It is possible to provide visitors and exhibitors with a convenient service to quickly find the right exhibition stand, cafe or car in the parking lot. Exhibition organizers can collect geodata on visitors and analyze their flows, optimizing the location of stands and their cost in the future.
In museums
Through Wi-Fi positioning, automated audio guides can be created in a mobile application, thereby providing a more modern service to visitors than competitors. A museum visitor will be able to quickly build a route to the exhibition they are interested in.
Support
To save developers time, we provide consultations and technical support 24/7.
Video
On our channel you can find video tutorials on working with the Indoor Navigation platform.
Documentation
We provide information about all the features of our platform with a detailed description of API and SDK integration.
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