New research (pdf) looks into the development of an application that tracks user indoor movement logs using Bluetooth beacons. The main focus is on creating a system that is easy to install and use without requiring expertise in beacon installation or positioning analysis. This application is designed for personal home use and simplifies the process by allowing users to install beacons in desired locations, name the spaces and track their movements within the home. The application records users’ movements and the time spent in specific spaces, offering statistical insights such as daily and weekly movement patterns.
The Bluetooth beacons used in this system rely on RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) to estimate the distance between the user’s device and the beacons, with methods like the Kalman filter applied to reduce noise and improve accuracy. To verify its effectiveness, the study conducted experiments comparing manually recorded movement logs with those captured by the application. The results showed an accuracy rate of over 99%, making the system a practical solution for indoor movement tracking in homes, small offices, and other limited spaces.
Key advantages include ease of installation, automatic logging of movement data, and statistical analysis of time spent in different rooms. The application is also suitable for environments like small offices with fewer than 10 employees.