GPS Indoor Positioning System | RTLS Solutions

Everyone knows how to use GPS (Global Positioning System) which determines the position of an object/ person with the help of satellite signals. But have you heard of Indoor Position Tracking System? Just like a GPS works in outdoor spaces, IPS helps locate objects and people indoors. IPS technologies offer a range of location-based tracking solutions such as wayfinding, RTLS (real-time location system), inventory management, etc.  Indoor Tracking Technology: Main Types Proximity-based Systems- These systems are capable of detecting the general location of an object or person at room level, but cannot pinpoint the precise location.  Ultra Wide-Band Systems- A cool technology, UWB is quite popular as signals are wide and offer reliable accuracy.  Wifi-based Systems- In WiFi-based systems, WiFi transmitters send signals to multiple access points which use algorithms for computing position and then sending it to the cloud.  Infrared Systems (IR)- Infrared-based localiz...

Introduction  The best way to describe indoor positioning systems (IPS) is as a GPS for indoor areas. Using cellphones, mobile devices, tracking tags, or other devices, an indoor positioning system enables users to precisely determine the location of people or objects inside a structure. How Does It Function? IPS technology detects and tracks information about a device's location using a range of sensors. This can be done either with radio frequency sensors installed throughout an indoor environment or with internal sensors and radio receivers in smartphones and other IoT wearable devices. The positioning system uses location information to produce precise coordinates that are shown on an indoor map.  Can a GPS Module Be Used Inside? GPS cannot be used indoors for two main reasons: poor signal quality and poor accuracy. The GPS signal is weak when it leaves the satellite and becomes significantly weaker when it travels a long way to reach the GPS receiver, barely strong enough...