Indoor Navigation on Google Maps and Indoor Localization Using RSS Fingerprinting

TL;DR

This paper explores indoor navigation using Google Maps and Wi-Fi RSS fingerprinting on Android devices, addressing the challenge of indoor localization where traditional outdoor navigation tools are ineffective.

Contribution

It proposes a method for indoor navigation integrated with Google Maps and a Wi-Fi RSS fingerprinting technique for user localization on Android smartphones.

Findings

Effective indoor localization using Wi-Fi RSS fingerprinting.

Integration of indoor maps with Google Maps for navigation.

Potential for improved indoor location-based services.

Abstract

Contrasting to advances in street/outdoor navigation, wall mounted maps and signs continue to be the primary reference indoor navigation in hospitals, malls, museums, etc. The proliferation of mobile devices and the growing demand for location aware systems that filter information based on currently device location have led to an increase in research and product development in this field. An attempt has been made to provide solution for indoor navigation on Google maps and to provide location of a user in a building using Wi-Fi signal strength on android Smartphone.