A method for localizing the position of a wireless device (7) in an environment (2) includes a wireless network (1) having at least one access point (3), wherein the method includes the step of receiving, by the wireless device (7), a radio frequency signal (10) which is transmitted by the at least one access point (3) and which comprises basic information for connecting to the at least one access point (3), wherein the radio frequency signal (10) includes geographic information (20) about the geographic position of at least one electronic radio frequency device (5) located in the environment (2) and not connected to the wireless network (1).

An apparatus includes an antenna and a transceiver. The transceiver transmits a first signal via the antenna, the first signal including a unique identification of the apparatus and a request for receive information about the first signal at a receiver. The transceiver receives from the receiver a second signal via the antenna, the second signal including first information about a direction of arrival (DoA) of the first signal at the receiver and second information indicative of a location of the receiver.

An apparatus includes an antenna and a transceiver. The transceiver transmits a first signal via the antenna, the first signal including a unique identification of the apparatus and a request for receive information about the first signal at a receiver. The transceiver receives from the receiver a second signal via the antenna, the second signal including first information about a direction of arrival (DoA) of the first signal at the receiver and second information indicative of a location of the receiver.

Certain embodiments are directed to techniques (e.g., a device, a method, a memory or non-transitory computer readable medium storing code or instructions executable by one or more processors) for passive beacon communication techniques. Transmitting devices (e.g., beacons) can transmit advertising messages using a first wireless protocol to provide timing for ranging messages for one of more ranging messages over a second protocol (e.g., UWB). One or more receiving devices can determine using signal strength if the devices are within a threshold range to perform communication techniques. Various ranging communications techniques can be used to determine a range between the receiving device and transmitting device. Other techniques can be used to passively calculate the angle of arrival for transmitter signals. The angle of arrival information can be used for precise position locating for the receiving device or to indicate interest in information provided by the one or more transmitting devices.

A system to determine position and/or heading may include a receiver including at least two antennas configured to be coupled to the vehicle and receive electromagnetic signals including at least one of microwaves or radio waves. The system may also include a navigation module configured to determine first and second locations associated with respective first and second transmitters that send respective first and second signals. The navigation module may also be configured to determine, based at least in part on the first signals, a first relative orientation of the receiver relative to the first transmitter, and determine, based at least in part on the second signals, a second relative orientation of the receiver relative to the second transmitter. The navigation module may also be configured to determine a position and/or heading of the vehicle based at least in part on the first and second relative orientations of the receiver.

A system to determine position and/or heading may include a receiver including at least two antennas configured to be coupled to the vehicle and receive electromagnetic signals including at least one of microwaves or radio waves. The system may also include a navigation module configured to determine first and second locations associated with respective first and second transmitters that send respective first and second signals. The navigation module may also be configured to determine, based at least in part on the first signals, a first relative orientation of the receiver relative to the first transmitter, and determine, based at least in part on the second signals, a second relative orientation of the receiver relative to the second transmitter. The navigation module may also be configured to determine a position and/or heading of the vehicle based at least in part on the first and second relative orientations of the receiver.

A system and method for determining a position or a movable device is disclosed. The present system utilizes a movable device equipped with a locator device that has an antenna array such that it may determine the angle of arrival of a plurality of incoming beacon signals. In certain embodiments, the movable device is also able to measure its distance travelled. By knowing its distance moved and the angle of arrival from each beacon, the locator device is able to calculate its position as well as the position of each beacon. This procedure may be executed at regular intervals so that the movable device accurately determines its position.

A system and method for determining a position or a movable device is disclosed. The present system utilizes a movable device equipped with a locator device that has an antenna array such that it may determine the angle of arrival of a plurality of incoming beacon signals. In certain embodiments, the movable device is also able to measure its distance travelled. By knowing its distance moved and the angle of arrival from each beacon, the locator device is able to calculate its position as well as the position of each beacon. This procedure may be executed at regular intervals so that the movable device accurately determines its position.

A system and method for determining a position or a movable device is disclosed. The present system utilizes a movable device equipped with a locator device that has an antenna array such that it may determine the angle of arrival of a plurality of incoming beacon signals. In certain embodiments, the movable device is also able to measure its distance travelled. By knowing its distance moved and the angle of arrival from each beacon, the locator device is able to calculate its position as well as the position of each beacon. This procedure may be executed at regular intervals so that the movable device accurately determines its position.

A system and method for determining a position or a movable device is disclosed. The present system utilizes a movable device equipped with a locator device that has an antenna array such that it may determine the angle of arrival of a plurality of incoming beacon signals. In certain embodiments, the movable device is also able to measure its distance travelled. By knowing its distance moved and the angle of arrival from each beacon, the locator device is able to calculate its position as well as the position of each beacon. This procedure may be executed at regular intervals so that the movable device accurately determines its position.