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QiLoc: A Qi wireless charging based system for robust user-initiated indoor location services

  • Yilong Li
  • , Yu Wang
  • , Yun Cheng
  • , Xiucheng Li
  • , Guoliang Xing
  • Wuhan University of Technology
  • Michigan State University
  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

This paper presents the design and implementation of a novel user-initiated indoor localization system called QiLoc. QiLoc is a simple yet effective way to accurately locate and identify occupants of Qi-compatible devices inside buildings. The system is composed of QiLoc Stations and a QiLoc Server. A QiLoc Station is usually embedded inside or under a desk/table. By using the Qi wireless charging protocol, it can extract the unique ID of a charging device, thus locating the occupant. The QiLoc Server maintains the location information of all occupants, and provides a set of APIs via standard web services such as location, ad hoc group membership, and authentication. Using these primitives, QiLoc enables various smart home applications. We have deployed QiLoc in an office building and implemented a number of applications, including a smartphone app that identifies people in the same physical space, and a Windows-based notification system that provides live updates of colleagues' locations. We also demonstrate how QiLoc can enhance human interaction and productivity by integrating with industrial solutions like calendar, instant messaging, and email systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 12th Annual IEEE International Conference on Sensing, Communication, and Networking, SECON 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages480-488
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781467373319
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Nov 2015
Event12th Annual IEEE International Conference on Sensing, Communication, and Networking, SECON 2015 - Seattle, United States
Duration: 22 Jun 201525 Jun 2015

Publication series

Name2015 12th Annual IEEE International Conference on Sensing, Communication, and Networking, SECON 2015

Conference

Conference12th Annual IEEE International Conference on Sensing, Communication, and Networking, SECON 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle
Period22/06/1525/06/15

Keywords

  • Accuracy
  • Ad hoc networks
  • Inductive charging
  • Protocols
  • Sensors
  • Servers
  • Standards

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