Title :
A high-accuracy pedestrian positioning information system using pico cell techniques
Author :
Shibuya, Akinori ; Nakatsugawa, Masashi ; Kubota, Shuji ; Ogawa, Tomoaki
Author_Institution :
NTT Network Innovation Labs., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
We have developed a high-accuracy pedestrian positioning information system named P-POINTS (Personal Positioning INformaTion System). This system is characterized by highly accurate position detection and seamless indoor/outdoor utilization, these benefits not offered by conventional position detection systems. P-POINTS employs pico cells to improve its accuracy. Owing to the small coverage area of each cell, the resolution of position detection can be increased. It is also suitable in extending the service area such as inside of buildings or underground areas. These features make it attractive to realize pedestrian support in an ITS service
Keywords :
automated highways; information systems; personal communication networks; picocellular radio; radio direction-finding; ITS service; P-POINTS; buildings; high-accuracy pedestrian positioning information system; intelligent transport system; personal positioning information system; pico cell techniques; position detection resolution; radio link design; seamless indoor/outdoor utilization; service area; small coverage area; underground areas; Base stations; Databases; Global Positioning System; Information systems; Laboratories; Prototypes; Radio transmitters; Receivers; Satellite broadcasting; Technological innovation;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicular Technology Conference Proceedings, 2000. VTC 2000-Spring Tokyo. 2000 IEEE 51st
Conference_Location :
Tokyo
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5718-3
DOI :
10.1109/VETECS.2000.851507
