MAXON's solutions for indoor/outdoor positioning.
Including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Lora, UWB…
Each solution has different levels of accuracy, deployment intervals, delays, wiring requirements, maintenance needs, and terminal standby durations.
The solutions also have different applications, such as:
1. Retail stores – tracking the movements of customers for better store layouts and product placements.
2. Warehouses – tracking the location of goods and assets for efficient inventory management.
3. Museums and galleries – providing location-based information and exhibits to visitors.
4. Airports – guiding passengers to their gates and providing real-time flight information.
5. Universities – tracking student attendance and providing indoor navigation for visitors.
6. Office buildings – tracking the location of employees for security purposes and optimizing workspace utilization.
7. Hotels and resorts – providing location-based services and navigation for guests.
8. Amusement parks – guiding visitors to attractions and managing wait times.
9. Conference centres – providing indoor navigation and location-based information for attendees.
10. Hospitals – tracking the location of medical equipment and supplies for efficient inventory management and ensuring patients are receiving care in the correct location.
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When it comes to indoor and outdoor positioning solutions, there are many different technologies available, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Here's a look at some of the most commonly used solutions and their key features.
Wi-Fi Positioning Solution
The Wi-Fi positioning solution provides low accuracy, with an accuracy of 5-10 meters. Deployment requires an access point (AP) interval of 20 meters, and the delay is high, at 8-10 seconds. Wiring requirements are high, but maintenance is low. The terminal standby duration is short, and the solution is best suited for WiFi-based scenarios where the access point supports positioning.
Bluetooth 5.0 Positioning Base Station Solution
The Bluetooth 5.0 positioning base station solution provides medium accuracy, with an accuracy of 1-3 meters. Deployment requires a gateway interval of 8-10 meters, and the delay is low, at 2-3 seconds. Wiring requirements are high, but maintenance is low, and the terminal standby duration is long. This solution is best suited for indoor environments with reasonable floor heights and convenient wiring.
Bluetooth Beacon + Applet/Application Solution
The Bluetooth beacon + applet/application solution provides medium accuracy, with an accuracy of 1-3 meters. Deployment requires an iBeacon interval of 6-8 meters, and the delay is low, at 2-3 seconds. There is no wiring required, but maintenance is high due to the need for high deployment density, battery changes, and the ease of loss. The terminal standby duration depends on the mobile/pad terminal being used, and the solution is best suited for mobile navigation apps.
Bluetooth Beacon + Positioning Terminal + Bluetooth 5.0 Gateway Solution
The Bluetooth beacon + positioning terminal + Bluetooth 5.0 gateway solution provides medium accuracy, with an accuracy of 1-3 meters. Deployment requires an iBeacon interval of 6-8 meters, and the delay is low, at 2-3 seconds. Wiring requirements are medium, and maintenance is high due to the need for high deployment density, battery changes, and the ease of loss. The terminal standby duration is medium, and the solution is best suited for complex indoor/outdoor environments.
Bluetooth Beacon + Positioning Terminal + LoRa Gateway Solution
The Bluetooth beacon + positioning terminal + LoRa gateway solution provides medium accuracy, with an accuracy of 1-3 meters. Deployment requires an iBeacon interval of 6-8 meters, and the delay is medium-low, at 3-5 seconds. Wiring requirements are low, but maintenance is high due to the need for high deployment density, battery changes, and the ease of loss. The terminal standby duration is medium, and the solution is best suited for complex indoor/outdoor environments.
Bluetooth Beacon + Positioning Terminal + NB-IoT Solution
The Bluetooth beacon + positioning terminal + NB-IoT solution provides medium accuracy, with an accuracy of 1-3 meters. Deployment requires an iBeacon interval of 6-8 meters, and the delay is medium-low, at 3-5 seconds. There is no wiring required, but maintenance is high due to the need for high deployment density, battery changes, and continuous data charging. The terminal standby duration is medium, and the solution is best suited for complex indoor/outdoor environments.
Bluetooth + AoA Solution
The Bluetooth + AoA solution provides high accuracy, with an accuracy level of less than 1 meter. Deployment covers a radius of 30 meters (with no blockage), with a maximum coverage of R=100 meters. The delay is not perceived, with a 1-second delay. Wiring requirements are high, but maintenance is low, and the terminal standby duration is medium
Solution: Wi-Fi
Accuracy: LOW, 5-10 meters
Deployment: AP interval 20m
Delay: HIGH, 8-10s
Wiring: HIGH
Maintenance: LOW
Terminal standby duration: SHORT
Application: WiFi based scenario, AP supports
Solution: Bluetooth 5.0 positioning base station
Accuracy: MEDIUM, 1-3 meters
Deployment: gateway interval 8-10m
Delay: LOW, 2-3s
Wiring: HIGH
Maintenance: LOW
Terminal standby duration: LONG
Application: Indoor, Reasonable floor height, Convenient wired
Solution: Bluetooth beacon + applet/application
Accuracy: MEDIUM, 1-3 meters
Deployment: ibeacon interval 6-8m
Delay: LOW, 2-3s
Wiring: NO WIRE
Maintenance: HIGH, deploy density high, lost easily, battery change frequently
Terminal standby duration: DEPENDS, mobile/pad terminal
Application: Mobile navigation APP
Solution: Bluetooth beacon + positioning terminal + Bluetooth 5.0 gateway
Accuracy: MEDIUM, 1-3 meters
Deployment: ibeacon interval 6-8m
Delay: LOW, 2-3s
Wiring: MEDIUM
Maintenance: HIGH, deploy density high, lost easily, battery change frequently
Terminal standby duration: MEDIUM
Application: Complex indoor/outdoor
Solution: Bluetooth beacon + positioning terminal + Lora gateway
Accuracy: MEDIUM, 1-3 meters
Deployment: ibeacon interval 6-8m
Delay: MEDIUM-LOW, 3-5s
Wiring: LOW
Maintenance: HIGH, deploy density high, lost easily, battery change frequently
Terminal standby duration: MEDIUM
Application: Complex indoor/outdoor
Solution: Bluetooth beacon + positioning terminal + NB lot
Accuracy: MEDIUM, 1-3 meters
Deployment: ibeacon interval 6-8m
Delay: MEDIUM-LOW, 3-5s
Wiring: NO WIRE
Maintenance: HIGH, deploy density high, lost easily, battery change frequently, continuous data charge
Terminal standby duration: MEDIUM
Application: Complex indoor/outdoor
Solution: Bluetooth+AoA
Accuracy: HIGH, ＜1m level
Deployment: covers radius 30m (no block), max. coverage R=100m
Delay: NO-PERCEIVED, 1s
Wiring: HIGH
Maintenance: LOW
Terminal standby duration: MEDIUM
Application: Simple indoor structure
Solution: UWB
Accuracy: HIGH, ＜1m level
Deployment: 4 base stations cover 30x30m (no block)
Delay: NO-PERCEIVED, 1s
Wiring: MEDIUM
Maintenance: LOW
Terminal standby duration: MEDIUM
Application: Simple indoor structure
Solution: UWB+AoA
Accuracy: HIGH, ＜1m level
Deployment: covers radius 30m (no block), max. coverage R=100m
Delay: NO-PERCEIVED, 0.5-1s
Wiring: LOW, Only main station wired
Maintenance: LOW
Terminal standby duration: MEDIUM
Application: Simple indoor structure
