The Easy and the Not-so-Easy of Indoor Tracking and Localization Systems

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Covers indoor localization technologies (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, UWB) and implementation guidelines, explaining positioning methodologies such as Time of Flight/Distance (ToFD), Angle of Arrival (AoA) and Time of Arrival (ToA). Discusses practical considerations for correctly deploying indoor tracking systems and the trade-offs of different techs and methods.

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1. 0:00Start
2. 5:38Accuracy and Precision
3. 14:26TEMPORAL MEASUREMENTS
4. 18:22FINGERPRINT
5. 19:40WHAT IF WE GO BACK TO GEOMETRY?
6. 22:10IN CONCLUSION

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