Conclusion (this should be rewritten. we need to recommend the best algorithm(s) based on our qualitative comparison)
Advances in positioning for Bluetooth Smart will forever benefit
the field of Bluetooth technology. As
new Bluetooth protocols get released, they are required to be downward
compatible. As Bluetooth 5 has been
announced and products will be coming to market in the next few months,
advances in BLE will be carried forward and useful in future iterations of
standards and products.
Realizing further accuracy in indoor positioning could open the
floodgates for new products in retail checkout, advertising, augmented reality,
and equipment tracking. Combining the
techniques that are currently in place could allow us to increase our
positioning threshold and achieve greater accuracy.
The longterm benefits of implementing better BLE positioning as
well as the new commercial uses for research in this field make it a very
interesting and viable option for research and improvement.