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An Interactive Real-Time Locating System Based on Bluetooth Low-Energy Beacon Network †.
1Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Tamkang University, New Taipei City 25137, Taiwan. 604420066@s04.tku.edu.tw.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 9, 2018
Summary
This study introduces a novel real-time locating system using Bluetooth low energy (BLE) mesh networks. It enables interactive communication for location-based services without relying on mobile internet, enhancing user experience and applicability.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Ubiquitous Computing
Background:
- Bluetooth beacons are popular for location-based services but offer only unidirectional communication.
- Existing systems require mobile internet for user interaction, which can be unreliable or costly.
- There is a need for interactive, real-time location systems leveraging existing Bluetooth infrastructure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a real-time locating system using only Bluetooth low energy (BLE) technology.
- To enable interactive, bidirectional communication for location-based services.
- To extend the applicability of beacon solutions by integrating mesh networking.
Main Methods:
- Developed a system that transforms smartphones into beacon devices.
- Augmented beacon devices with mesh networking capabilities for data relay.
- Combined broadcast and mesh topologies for enhanced communication.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated the ability to detect user presence at specific locations using BLE beacons.
- Successfully transmitted presence states to an application server via beacon relays.
- Enabled the application server to send personalized, location-based messages back to users through the beacon network.
Conclusions:
- The developed system provides real-time, interactive location tracking using BLE mesh networks.
- This technology facilitates diverse applications like VIP customer tracking and elder monitoring.
- The system overcomes limitations of traditional beacon technology, offering a robust and cost-effective solution.
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