U-Blox launches development kits with centimeter-level positioning accuracy for evaluation and prototyping

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https://www.electronics-lab.com/u-blox-launches-development-kits-with-centimeter-level-positioning-accuracy-for-evaluation-and-prototyping/

U-Blox, a Swiss embedded electronic device manufacturer, has announced the launch of explorer kits for easy prototyping and faster time to market. The explorer kit is designed to evaluate applications that require centimeter-level positioning capabilities. The XPLR-HPG-1 and XPLR-HPG-2, high-precision GNSS positioning devices feature real-time kinematics, dead reckoning, cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth communication. Both the […]

GPS vs. Beacons vs. Wi-Fi: Three Location Identifier Technologies

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https://www.electronics-lab.com/gps-vs-beacons-vs-wi-fi-three-location-identifier-technologies/

In IoT and digital age, location-based services applications are widespread: starting from Google maps to anti-loss devices and not ending with location-based marketing. The most common technologies used for user location identification are: GPS, WiFi and Beacons (a custom BLE profile). Location-based (geofencing) marketing is a new way to enhance the personal experience while shopping. […]

SubPos – Wifi enabled Positioning System

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https://www.electronics-lab.com/subpos-wifi-enabled-positioning-system/

A “dataless” Wi-Fi positioning system that can be used anywhere GPS can’t. Blecky @ hackaday.io writes: The SubPos Wi-Fi Positioning System is an indoor positioning system that can be used in various environments such as metro lines, shopping malls, carparks, art galleries or even conference centers; essentially anywhere GPS doesn’t penetrate. It could also be […]