3D Indoor-Tracking & Navigation System

3D Indoor-Tracking & Navigation System
IntraNav: Low-Cost Real-Time Localization System for Accurate 3D Indoor-Tracking
Quantitec GmbH
www.Quantitec.de
REAL-TIME INDOOR TRACKING
#PROBLEM
For decades, the localization of objects in outdoor areas no longer represents a technical challenge
anymore, thanks to compact GPS navigation devices as known from the automotive industry.
Unlike in outdoor areas, indoor localization of objects represents a far more challenging endeavour,
especially since the GPS-Satellite’s signals cannot get inside of buildings.
Even under optimal conditions, it is not possible to reach a cm-precise localization of objects with GPS.
If for example persons or shopping carts are to be located in a supermarket, then this would not be
possible with GPS.
Satellite Signal blocked; GPS Indoor localization
not possible.
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Available technologies such as 3D laser scanning, infrared camera tracking or radar systems
are attached to high costs, particularly in large-scale applications.
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Optical methods also have the shadowing problem. The system’s function is no longer available
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WiFi or iBeacon-based systems do not provide a high accuracy (> 5m). Furthermore these
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Because of their high acquisition costs and required infrastructure, server-based UWB radio
or largely impeded once there is an obstacle in front of the optics or when it is heavily soiled.
frequencies (2,4GHz & 5GHz) are not allowed in industrial environments since they are relevant
and even reserved for process automation and communication.
systems are very inflexible and cost intensive.
#SOLUTION
Since 2010, the Quantitec GmbH has been developing an indoor localization system that unites two
technologies from aviation & aerospace. Thanks to the fusion of inertial-sensors technology and
radio-based time of flight measurement, IntraNav (Intralogistics Navigation) is the world‘s most costeffective, accurate and industrial-grade positioning system for indoor and outdoor areas.
Indoor-localization made
possible with IntraNav!
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IntraNav is very cost effective due to its high scalability.
...combines two technologies, making it unbeatably robust! By using secure frequencies, IntraNav is highly immune to interferences and behaves neutral towards other frequencies –
making it ideal for industrial use.
IntraNav is accurate! It has an accuracy of ±2 cm to ±15cm, depending on the version. It can be
easily integrated into any existing system or operate autonomously.
IntraNav does not require expensive infrastructure such as installation of additional network
cables, servers or software.
#Installation
Mapping:
Based on a floor plan, the placed nodes (transmitters) are set up and commissioned. Depending on the cell size, 6 to 10 nodes are needed for about
2000m².
Connecting:
The tags (receivers) are connected to the target system via the IntraNav WebApp.
Depending on the tag version, various settings can be made in order to optimize the
system’s configure to the application.
The positioning calculation can be made directly on the tag, so that e.g. in industrial
applications, even during a power failure or a major disruption, the system can keep
positioning autonomously.
Interfacing:
The 3D-position-data of the tags (receivers) can now be visualized and recorded with the IntraNav WebApp.
With the help of an API, these data can be used for additional data-analytics
by you or your customers. Using a wide range of available interfaces, the tags’
position data can be forwarded to control-units or superordinate-systems.
Precise tracking of shopping carts or smartphones in retail. Ideal for generating marketing relevant data
for optimization and evaluation of product placement strategies.
Tracking, navigation and localization of autonomous vehicles and assets. Evacuation-management and
safety tracking of workers and people; ideal for hazardous environments.
Tracking for interactive tour guide systems in museums, exhibitions/fairs and immersive showrooms.
Thanks to the smartphone interface, location-based-service apps are quickly implemented with IntraNav.
#SYSTEM
The IntraNav system is based on a Transmitter | Receiver principle. With only three transmitters (nodes) and a
receiver (tag), it is already possible to locate objects in space. Three small transmitters form a cell, in which,
depending on the cell size, you can locate with an accuracy of ± 2 cm.
The transmitters are mounted to the wall or ceiling like ordinary WiFi access points. With the help of an intelligent radio-bearing, transmitters are continuously transmitting their position to the receiver (tag). There can be
several thousands of tags in a cell.
The battery life of the receivers is up to 8 years. Depending on the application, different types of transmitters
and receivers are available.
The position-information can be transferred either to a local terminal (PC, iPhone, SmartWatch, ...) or to a central system (server, cloud, browser, ...). Optionally there are passive and active tags available.
Transmitters for wall- and ceiling mounting (IP67) (Nodes)
Universal receiver (Tags)
Receiver (OEM Tag)
Customer sepcific Tag with Bluetooth LE & WiFi
IntraNav Demon-Kit consisting of 4-Transmitters, 2-Tags and SDK
±2cm to ±10cm
3D Location
Rotation
Robust
max. 100Hz
#Specs
3D Gyro
Temp.
& Baro.
3D Accel
WiFi
#Sensors
#Connectivity
Bluetooth
CAN
RS485
USB
iBeacon
#Platform
MQTT
OEM-SDK
IoT WebApp
Logistics Processes & Asset Tracking
„Where is the toolbox gone?“ - „When is the palette with the hydraulic oil coming“?
Questions like these regarding assets in the internal production process and material flow are a thing of the
past with IntraNav. With just a few transmitters and tags (receivers), IntraNav can be easily embedded into the
existing infrastructure.
Autonomous vehicles do not require rigid inductive-lanes in the ground anymore, nor elaborate holes for
sensors or markers in the floor, no light barriers or laser routes, ultrasound systems or magnetic encoders.
Imagine you are looking for an assembly tool, a much needed module, a forklift, a pallet with color pigments,
a paper roll, a spare part container or even a maintenance worker; radio-based IntraNav helps you to easily,
flexibly and dynamically locate these assets within the complex or premises and accurately navigate it to its
goal. A big plus for process reliability and quality management.
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Provides Traceability of material flow
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Quality assurance through tool-tracking in the assembly process
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Warehouse- and asset-management
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Tracking of Picking & Assembly processes
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Localization of autonomous vehicles and platforms
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Expansion for solution providers of fleet management systems
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Using Multipath adaptation, IntraNav is particularly immune to interference caused by e.g. metal shelves
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Integrated inertial sensors provide additional protection and stabilization in problem areas
Error Prevention in production- & assembly-processes
Production processes can be optimized by shortening cycle & assembly times. Usually this leads to an accumulation of errors in the process. With IntraNav you can actively and pro-actively carry out error avoidance.
In cases of deviations from the regular assembly process, the system can actively point out a mistake to tools
and workers equipped with IntraNav.
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Tool-tracking at the assembly line
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Location-based release and blocking of tools
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Protection against misuse and theft
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Tracking of semi-finished products and preparation
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Position-dependent activity areas
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Position-dependent remote control functions
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Active safety zones and evacuation management in hazardous areas
IntraNav creates cells in which different properties can be
configured, such as cells with particularly high Accuracy or cells
with priority on battery life.
Retail Tracking & Personal Navigation
One does not have to think only in large supermarkets - with IntraNav, you can even in smaller shops and
galleries refine your individual positioning and navigation to a point that the benefit for the user quickly
becomes apparent: the customer’s navigation on their own does not only relieves your Info-Point or Helpdesk,
but also enables your customers, visitors and prospects to stay with you and not go frustrated to the competition
across the street.
IntraNav offers you added value by giving you the possibility to track shopping trolleys. With the help of the
tracking data one can create individual heat maps and thus generate relevant marketing data to improve
product placement and display strategies.
The use in public buildings such as schools, town halls, railway stations and airports is also fitting to increase
security through the definition of zones for example (geo-fencing, alarm). In case of fire or other hazards,
IntraNav can support to locate remaining people in the building or in peril and thus a full evacuation.
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IntraNav is the most cost-effective differential GPS system available in the market when it comes to outdoor use.
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Even with fast movements, thanks to high update-rates, objects and people can be reliably located and
navigated.
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The motion data of football or handball players can be analyzed and evaluated. With the help of IntraNav,
suppliers of fitness trackers or performance-meters for professional sports can create real added-value.
More precise than GPS. Ideal for sport performance Tracking
Hosted in
Germany
BigData
IoT
Customer API
& Platform
In the world of „Internet of Things“, it is important to have a consistent Cloud & Big Data Strategy at
hand. IntraNav products are based on a scalable platform that allows to grow seamlessly by means of
elastic data structures. You decide how you want to embed IntraNav in your application.
With the IntraNav cloud we offer you the opportunity to store your data on a secure medium and
manage it. Take advantage of the IntraNav cloud for your own applications. Our API allows an easy
interfacing with third-party products.
PARTNERSHIPS ARE
ESSENTIAL FOR MUTUAL
SUCCESS
Quantitec is a technology provider.
Become a partner and implement IntraNav for your
ideas, products and services.
Quantitec supports you in the implementation and
marketing.
We provide the platform for your data.
Are you one of them?
Automotive
Airports
Paintball
Fleet Management
Production Systems
Parking
Laser-Tag
Tool Tracking
Quality assurance
Museaums
VR-Glasses
Logistic / Smart-Box
Industry 4.0
Marketing
Payment
Drones (UAV)
Military / Safety
Fairs/Exhibitions
Team-Sport
Film & Media
Evacuation
Theater
Fitness
Motion-Capturing
Medical
Concerts
Robotics
IoT / SmartHome
Indoor-Navigation
Location Apps
Ships
Eldery Tracking
Shopping centres
Restaurants
Container Tracking
AAL
REAL-TIME INDOOR TRACKING
Quantitec GmbH
Elisabethenstr. 3A
D-65719 Hofheim (Taunus)
T: 06192 470111-70
F: 06192 470111-79
info@Quantitec.DE