Summary of Static Vs. Dynamic Databases For Indoor Localization Based on Wi-fi Fingerprinting: a Discussion From a Data Perspective, by Zhe Tang et al.
Static vs. Dynamic Databases for Indoor Localization based on Wi-Fi Fingerprinting: A Discussion from a Data Perspective
by Zhe Tang, Ruocheng Gu, Sihao Li, Kyeong Soo Kim, Jeremy S. Smith
First submitted to arxiv on: 20 Feb 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Networking and Internet Architecture (cs.NI)
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| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This paper investigates the implications of time-varying Wi-Fi fingerprints on indoor localization from a data-centric perspective. It highlights the limitations of traditional fingerprint databases, which are often static and do not reflect the dynamic nature of electromagnetic interferences in modern indoor environments. The authors construct a dynamic database covering three floors of the IR building at XJTLU based on RSSI measurements over 44 days and analyze its statistical characteristics and localization performance compared to static databases. They demonstrate that using dynamic databases can improve localization accuracy and mitigate the effects of temporal shifts in Wi-Fi signals. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary In this paper, researchers study how changing Wi-Fi signals affect indoor location tracking systems. They show that traditional databases don’t always reflect real-world conditions, which can lead to poor performance. To solve this problem, they create a new type of database that includes data collected over time. This allows them to better understand how Wi-Fi signals change and improve the accuracy of location tracking. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Tracking
