Trends and Prospects of Indoor Localization
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Microwave and Wireless Communications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editors
Interests: unmanned aerial vehicles; high-accuracy localization and tracking; 5G positioning; wireless communications/networking
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Indoor localization technologies are crucial for enabling intelligent environments and enhancing user experiences in various settings, including healthcare, retail, and industrial sectors. As we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible within indoor spaces, this Special Issue seeks to gather insights into state-of-the-art research and future directions in indoor localization.
The aim of this Special Issue on "Trends and Prospects of Indoor Localization" is to present high-quality research articles and reviews that cover recent advancements and innovative approaches in the field.
Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Innovative Indoor Positioning Technologies: Advances in sensor fusion, beacon systems, and ultra-wideband technologies;
- Machine Learning and AI Enhancements: Application of AI and machine learning techniques to improve positioning accuracy and context-aware services;
- System Architecture and Integration: Development of systems that integrate multiple data sources for enhanced localization;
- Applications and Case Studies: Exploration of indoor localization applications in smart buildings, healthcare monitoring, asset tracking, and personalized advertising;
- Privacy and Security in Indoor Localization: Addressing the challenges associated with securing location data and ensuring user privacy;
- Ubiquitous and Continuous Localization: Solutions for seamless indoor-outdoor transition and persistent environmental awareness.
This Special Issue will serve as a platform for researchers to share their innovative findings and contribute to the ongoing development of indoor localization technologies. We encourage submissions that offer theoretical advancements, experimental validations, and comprehensive reviews.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Alireza Famili
Dr. Tolga Atalay
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- indoor localization
- sensor fusion
- indoor positioning systems
- context-aware services
- privacy and security
- ubiquitous localization
- beacon technology
- AI-enhanced navigation
- smart environments
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