Dynamic VRML-based navigable 3D map for indoor location-aware systems

Abstract

Three Dimensional Navigation Viewer (3DNV), a convergence of location-aware application and three-dimensional (3D) graphics technology are developed for a 3D visualization of location-aware information. The system allows visualization of situational information in a complete, 3D model of indoor environments equipped with instantly updated route results, synchronized with physical world. The approach is validated via indoor context-aware technologies, Cricket and Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). The overall results provide a valuable insight into the novel integration approach between 3D graphics standard, Virtual Reality Modeling language (VRML) and indoor location-aware systems. © 2008 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.