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  • * Electrical Engineering
  • * Signal Processing

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  • * Conventional indoor localization methods (RADAR, ultrasonic, laser, beacons) face accuracy limitations.
  • * iBeacon systems offer low cost and ease of use but struggle with precision and interference.
  • * Existing iBeacon technology is vulnerable to radio signal interference and environmental noise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To develop advanced error modeling algorithms for iBeacon-based indoor localization.
  • * To enhance signal calibration, reduce uncertainty, and eliminate noise in iBeacon systems.
  • * To improve the accuracy and reliability of indoor object tracking using Bluetooth sensors.

Main Methods:

  • * Development of novel error modeling algorithms based on Curve Fitted Kalman Filter (CFKF).
  • * Implementation of signal calibration, uncertainty reduction, and noise elimination techniques.
  • * Experimental validation of the CFKF algorithms' reliability, accuracy, and feasibility.

Main Results:

  • * Significant improvements in accuracy and precision demonstrated through experimental testing.
  • * Effective reduction of errors, signal interference, and environmental noise.
  • * Validation of the CFKF approach for enhanced iBeacon localization performance.

Conclusions:

  • * The developed Curve Fitted Kalman Filter (CFKF) algorithms offer a significant advancement in iBeacon localization.
  • * This novel approach effectively addresses the accuracy and reliability challenges of current iBeacon systems.
  • * CFKF algorithms provide a feasible and precise solution for indoor object localization and tracking.