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Enhanced Positioning Method Using WLAN RSSI Measurements Considering Dilution of Precision of AP Configuration

Authors:
Cong Zou
A Sol Kim
Jun Gyu Hwang
Joon Goo Park

Keywords: Indoor positioning; Wireless LAN; RSSI; Dilution of Precision (DOP)

Abstract:
With the development of mobile internet, requirements of positioning accuracy for the LBS (Location Based Service) are becoming more and more higher. The LBS is based on the position of each mobile device. So, it requires a proper acquisition of accurate user’s indoor position. Thus, indoor positioning technology and its accuracy is crucial for various LBS (Location Based Service). In general, RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) measurements are used to obtain the position information of mobile unit under WLAN environment. However, indoor positioning error increases as multiple AP's configurations are becoming more complex. To overcome this problem, an enhanced indoor localization method by AP (Access Point) selection criteria adopting DOP (Dilution of Precision) is proposed. The proposed method can raise the positioning performance according the status of AP distribution.

Pages: 186 to 190

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2012

Publication date: November 18, 2012

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2163-9027

ISBN: 978-1-61208-231-8

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Dates: from November 18, 2012 to November 23, 2012