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A Survey of Latest Wi-Fi Assisted Indoor Positioning on Different Principles
Jihan Dai1, Maoyi Wang1, Bochun Wu2
1School of Computer Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 28, 2023
Summary
This survey reviews Wi-Fi-assisted indoor positioning schemes, highlighting their importance for location-based services (LBS). It analyzes current methods, identifies challenges, and suggests future research directions for improved wireless fidelity positioning.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Geomatics
Background:
- Location-based services (LBS) are crucial in daily life, increasing the demand for accurate positioning technologies.
- Wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) offers a promising solution for indoor positioning due to its widespread network infrastructure and device availability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive survey of Wi-Fi-assisted indoor positioning schemes.
- To classify, analyze, and review existing and novel positioning methods.
- To identify current challenges and future research avenues in the field.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of authoritative and recent Wi-Fi-assisted indoor positioning schemes.
- Classification and detailed analysis of various positioning techniques.
- Discussion of related work and open challenges.
Main Results:
- A structured overview of Wi-Fi-assisted indoor positioning methods is presented.
- Key challenges and limitations in current schemes are identified.
- Emerging trends and potential future research directions are highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Wi-Fi-assisted indoor positioning is a rapidly evolving field with significant potential.
- Further research is needed to address existing challenges and enhance positioning accuracy and reliability.
- The survey provides a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in indoor positioning.
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