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Various Indoor Positioning System Types

Monitoring and asset tracking solutions have simplified operations for many industries. IPS or indoor positioning systems make it possible to locate objects and people inside big buildings.

From retail to hospitality to aviation to healthcare – all sectors depend on positioning technology to give their customers a better experience and safeguard business assets.

Three Common Types of Indoor Positioning Systems Used Across Industries:

Passive RFID

- Ultra-Wideband

Bluetooth Low Energy

Passive RFID -

RFID stands for radio-frequency identification. It relies on radio waves for wirelessly transmitting the identity of the object. It contains a reader and transponders. It is low maintenance and cost-effective.

Ultra-Wideband -

Ultra-wideband is ideal for area-wide localization. The indoor positioning sensor is capable of pinpointing the location of the asset close to few centimeters. Ultrawideband technology has become a familiar term ever since iPhones started to include UVW technology.

Bluetooth Low Energy -

Bluetooth Low Energy is a type of wireless technology enabling personal area network to use radio waves. It has become indispensable in the beacons, security, fitness, healthcare, and entertainment industries.

Indoor Position Tracking System

Indoor positioning is basically a network of multiple devices used for locating living and non-living things in situations where satellite technologies like GPS isn’t useful. Multistorey buildings, parking garages, alleys, and airports are some places where location tracking via Bluetooth is of great use.