A novel Bluetooth low energy based system for spatial exploration in smart cities

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Highlights：

• Smart spatial recognition service in smart cities.

• The system relies on nomadic data collection and sharing using Bluetooth 4.0.

• The system operates without predefined geo-databases or internet connectivity.

• Tests have been conducted using both real and simulated data.

• Results show that the system improves the user's urban explorations.

摘要

•Smart spatial recognition service in smart cities.•The system relies on nomadic data collection and sharing using Bluetooth 4.0.•The system operates without predefined geo-databases or internet connectivity.•Tests have been conducted using both real and simulated data.•Results show that the system improves the user's urban explorations.

论文关键词：Smart cities,Spatial analysis,Bluetooth 4.0,Proximity analysis,Pervasive computing

论文评审过程：Received 3 October 2016, Revised 26 January 2017, Accepted 27 January 2017, Available online 1 February 2017, Version of Record 10 February 2017.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2017.01.052