Real-time intragroup familiarity analysis model using beacon based on proximity

Jung In Choi, Hwan Seung Yong

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Abstract

An analysis of the familiarity between users in a group requires large amounts of information. We could determine the degree of familiarity by using personal information gleaned from a social networking service. For a realtime service, we usually use video data. Unfortunately, this data is closely related to a user's privacy, so the user may feel uncomfortable about its use. Therefore, in this study, we set out to devise a real-time familiarity analysis model using a minimal amount of information and a Bluetooth low-energy beacon. Unlike the traditional approach, the devices receiving the beacon signal are placed on a desk, wall, or ceiling and the user carries a beacon. The beacon transmits only its ID and a received signal strength indication (RSSI) signal. Using the device for receiving the beacon signal, a user's location can be monitored so that the server can analyze the intragroup and calculate the degree of familiarity between users. This study addressed those situations arising in a party-like event, in a school, in a company, etc. to attempt to analyze the degree of familiarity by determining a person's location at specific times. This technology could also be applied to exhibitions, parks, and amusement parks to determine the most popular exhibits, spots, and facilities in real time.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE 7th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference, UEMCON 2016
EditorsHimadri Nath Saha, Satyajit Chakrabarti
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509014965
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Dec 2016
Event7th IEEE Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference, UEMCON 2016 - New York City, United States
Duration: 20 Oct 201622 Oct 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE 7th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference, UEMCON 2016

Conference

Conference7th IEEE Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference, UEMCON 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew York City
Period20/10/1622/10/16

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This research was supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology(2012R1A1A2003764)

Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Bluetooth low-energy beacon
  • familiarity analysis
  • indoor positioning
  • intragroup analysis

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