What are Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)?

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Understanding Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)

How Cartogram’s INS Works for You

Why Cartogram’s INS is Perfect for You

Conclusion

Summary

Ananya Tripathi and Tanzil Hussain

Understanding Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)

GPS signals become scarce when you enter a building, making traditional navigation tricky. That’s where INS comes in. INS is a smart technology that uses motion and rotation sensors to calculate your position, velocity, and orientation, all without relying on GPS. It’s like having your own personal navigator inside your smartphone.

How Cartogram's INS Works for You

At Cartogram, we’ve combined INS with other positioning systems, like Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons, to create a top-notch indoor wayfinding experience just for you.

  1. Your Guide: Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)
    Cartogram’s INS is powered by IMUs placed in your device. These special sensors keep track of your movements, accelerations, and turns as you walk through indoor spaces.
  2. Accuracy Amplified: Sensor Fusion
    To ensure spot-on accuracy, Cartogram’s wayfinding software uses sensor fusion algorithms. These algorithms blend data from IMUs with info from other systems, like BLE beacons and Wi-Fi, giving you reliable positioning even in busy indoor environments.
  3. Trustworthy Predictions: Dead Reckoning
    No worries if there’s a weak signal in certain areas! Cartogram’s INS has got you covered with dead reckoning. It cleverly estimates your position based on previous data and predicts where you’re headed. As soon as the signal is strong again, your location gets updated, and you’re back on track.
  4. Non-Stop Guidance: Seamless Experience
    With Cartogram’s INS, you get continuous navigation assistance, even if there’s a brief loss of connection to BLE beacons. You can rely on real-time directions to reach your destination efficiently and hassle-free. No Wi-Fi is required!

Why Cartogram's INS Is Perfect for You

  1. Accuracy: Cartogram’s INS guarantees precision, ensuring you never get lost, no matter how complex the indoor space.
  2. Reliable and Trustworthy: The fusion of multiple data sources makes Cartogram’s INS consistent and dependable, giving you the confidence to navigate easily.
  3. Smooth Sailing: Say goodbye to stress and frustration! Cartogram’s INS ensures a seamless wayfinding experience, helping you reach your destination hassle-free.
  4. Versatility: Wherever you go—shopping malls, airports, hospitals, or offices—Cartogram’s INS has your back, offering indoor navigation tailored just for you.

Conclusion

With Cartogram’s Inertial Navigation System, finding your way indoors has never been easier or more accurate. Cartogram’s innovative use of INS, combined with other positioning technologies, ensures a seamless and enjoyable indoor navigation experience. As Cartogram continues to enhance its INS wayfinding software, you can trust that even more precise and user-friendly indoor navigation solutions are on the horizon, making Cartogram the ultimate indoor wayfinding expert.

Summary

Cartogram, an indoor wayfinding company, utilizes Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) to revolutionize indoor navigation. INS relies on motion and rotation sensors to estimate positions without relying on GPS. The Cartogram combines INS with other positioning systems, like BLE beacons for accuracy. The INS technology ensures continuous navigation even in areas with weak signals. Cartogram’s INS offers pinpoint accuracy, reliability, seamless navigation, and versatility, making it the ideal solution for navigating complex indoor spaces. As Cartogram continues to improve its INS wayfinding software, more precise and user-friendly indoor navigation solutions are expected.

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