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Summary

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This study introduces an intelligent indoor control system using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons and Internet of Things (IoT) technology for convenient remote equipment management. The system enhances location accuracy and offers personalized one-click control via a smartphone app.

Keywords:

PDR fingerprint matching iBeacon indoor location intelligent control

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Area of Science:

Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Ubiquitous Computing

Background:

Intelligent indoor location and control systems offer significant convenience for daily life.
Existing systems may lack efficiency and accuracy in remote equipment management.

Purpose of the Study:

To design an indoor control system for remote equipment management using BLE beacons and IoT technology.
To improve location accuracy and user experience in smart home environments.

Main Methods:

Utilized fingerprint matching based on Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) stochastic characteristics.
Implemented posture recognition models using geomagnetic sensing and Pedestrian Dead Reckoning (PDR) technology for enhanced location accuracy.
Developed a system comprising a web server, home gateway, smart terminal, smartphone app, and BLE beacons.

Main Results:

Achieved a more efficient equipment control system through advanced location-based methods.
Enabled personalized remote "one-click" control via a smartphone application.
Hardware implementation and testing demonstrated the system's practicality and stability.

Conclusions:

The proposed smart home control system is practical and offers a good user experience.
Integration of BLE, IoT, and advanced positioning techniques enhances indoor control capabilities.
The system provides a convenient and efficient solution for remote management of home equipment.