Location is more than X, Y, Z

For positioning information to be of value to applications, and users, it needs to be so much more than just an X, Y, Z position or Latitude and Longitude. Location is also about relationships between things, movement, orientation and the behavioural context of the object being located.

The Omnisense S500 system includes a rich set of motion sensors that allow it to measure and characterise many aspects of motion and behaviour of the object (person, animal or thing) being located.

S500 Motion Sensors

Each S500 node includes a high-performance 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis magnetometer plus optional 3-axis rate gyroscope and altimeter.

These motion sensors are capable of measuring motion of the node and then using this to characterise the behaviour of the object being monitored.

Behaviour Characterisation

In order to relate the motion of the sensor node to the object being monitored it is necessary to attach it to the object, person or animal in a defined known way. When tracking dairy cows, for example, the node is fitted to a collar worn around the cow's neck.

For sport, healthcare and defence applications the person being monitored wears the node is a way appropriate for its purpose: it may be attached to clothing, wrist worn or even worn around the neck pendant style.

The S500 system captures motion data, analyses it and produces behavioural information relating to the target application. This information is linked with position to provide a rich set of capabilities to the user application.