- 期刊
Designing Tracking Footwear Utilizing LoRaWAN Technology
摘要
By utilizing LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network, LoRaWAN) technology, this study concentrates on developing advanced tracking footwear to ensure the safety of hikers and senior citizens with dementia who tend to wander. In expansive terrains where traditional trackers fail, LoRaWAN is ideal because of its minimal power usage and broad range. The sneakers incorporate robust LoRaWAN transmitters, using the sturdy nature of the shoes and ensuring the devices are discreet and active. The shoes incorporate GPS-enabled microchips, accelerometers, and pressure sensors that are crucial for monitoring the wearer's movements and detecting emergencies, providing essential real-time data. The research confirmed the system's effectiveness through extensive testing in varied environments and realistic scenarios, showing that it delivers reliable and precise location tracking. Facilitating immediate location identification in emergencies enhances securing at-risk individuals and shows LoRaWAN's potential to improve personal safety devices over existing, less reliable options. Future efforts will aim to refine the technology by making devices lighter, more energy-efficient, and user-friendly for broader applications, increasing public safety and affecting lives.