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To: brokenst0nes who wrote (108)	3/8/2013 7:45:16 PM
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These RFID tags should be a part of indoor positioning at some point. However, I won't say that they will be a big part. These appear to be equivalent to the WiFi databases which are currently used to augment GNSS indoors. The WiFi routers have a dual-use functionality, but these IMES locators appear to have only a single-use purpose. They will need to have a long-lasting battery to minimize the power requirements. Low power BlueTooth is supposed to allow this type of RFID tagging of indoor locations, but this will have to be standardized. Additionally, I don't think this will fly if IMES require power from a wall outlet. There is a massive base of WiFi routers that are currently used by Google and Apple in their apps. It's difficult to understand how these would overtake the WiFi method of positioning. Broadcom have made walled gardens before and this has scared away some of the larger players in assisted GPS. This is probably offered to address a fairly narrow market, FWIW.

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