…Augmented Reality means adding elements to the reality you see through the camera of your device. In contrast to that, Virtual Reality means that users immerse into a virtual surrounding completely, for example by using a Head Mounted Display. Augmented Reality is very suitable for location based…
…In most cases, indoor positioning is based on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons. In order to use indoor navigation, the user needs a mobile device (smartphone) and a corresponding app. Indoor navigation is particularly helpful for orientation in complex buildings, such as train stations,…
…Modern smartphones have multiple sensors, which can be combined to get a more precise indoor positioning result. Using vertical sensor fusion has one big advantage: combining various sensors results in a more homogenous and more reliable outcome than using just one type. Most smartphones have the…