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Area of Science:

  • Wireless communication
  • Indoor localization technologies
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) systems

Background:

  • Indoor wireless localization is crucial for various applications.
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons offer a viable solution for indoor positioning.
  • Existing methods face challenges in accuracy and robustness, particularly with sparse deployments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel algorithm for smartphone-based indoor localization using BLE beacons.
  • To enhance localization accuracy and robustness, especially in environments with sparse beacon density.
  • To compare the performance of the proposed algorithm against existing methods.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing channel-separate polynomial regression models (PRM) and fingerprinting (FP) for distance and location estimation.
  • Implementing a two-level outlier detection mechanism for improved robustness.
  • Integrating extended Kalman filtering (EKF) with outlier-refined estimates.
  • Comparing separate vs. aggregate PRM strategies across BLE advertisement channels.

Main Results:

  • The proposed algorithm achieved <2.56 m accuracy at 90% with dense BLE beacon deployment.
  • Significant performance improvements were observed compared to Propagation Model (PM) + EKF and FP + EKF algorithms.
  • With sparse deployment, the algorithm achieved <3.88 m accuracy at 90%, outperforming existing methods.
  • The channel-separate strategy demonstrated superior accuracy over the aggregate strategy.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed algorithm significantly enhances indoor localization accuracy using BLE beacons.
  • The channel-separate approach is preferred for PRM and FP for optimal performance.
  • The algorithm demonstrates particular effectiveness in improving localization accuracy in sparse beacon environments.
  • This method offers a robust and accurate solution for smartphone-based indoor positioning.