Comments on: Ultrasound/RFID based IPS

By: used ultrasound systems

used ultrasound systems — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:00:54 +0000

[...] can create apprehension in the strongest of persons. The fact that a doctor has advised medicalUltrasound/RFID based IPSGPS (Global Positioning System) is a well known technology used for tracking and navigating. [...]

By: Per Ola Sæther

Per Ola Sæther — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:17:24 +0000

That’s a good idea Johnny B. Would be nice to know were you are and were to go when you are inside large public buildings.

By: Topics about Technology » Ultrasound/RFID based IPS

Topics about Technology » Ultrasound/RFID based IPS — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:51:08 +0000

[...] Blog about Technology, Mobility and Software Development Methodology put an intriguing blog post on Ultrasound/RFID based IPSHere’s a quick excerptGPS (Global Positioning System) is a well known technology used for tracking and navigating. Everyone that have used GPS knows that the signal is blocked when you are inside a house, in a garage or surrounded with tall buildings. IPS (Indoor Positioning System) is a technology used for positioning were GPS can not be used. The most common technologies for IPS are radio, infrared or ultrasound signals.Lets have a quick look at the three different IPS technologies.RadioIPS based on radio signals c [...]

By: Johnny B

Johnny B — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:55:48 +0000

Cool! You can make a guidance/navigation system for large buildings. When you enter the building you pick up a small sender and pairs it with your phone where you have downloaded an application. The application shows were you are in the building and maybe it can guide you to the places you want/need to go. It would be cool if you were able to also track your friends or children. This would be perfect when you are in a crowded mall (like Mall Of America) and can’t find your favourite store or wonders how to get back to your friends if you split up for a while. Go for it:)