Implementing Enhanced Refresh Rates for Accurate Location Updates

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Cisco Hyperlocation is a feature that allows for accurate location tracking using Cisco Access Points (APs) equipped with the necessary hardware and software capabilities. The AP4800 is one such access point that supports Hyperlocation. The customer wants to implement this technology in their network design to track the location of mobile devices via a custom mobile app.

One issue the customer has faced in the past is with the refresh rate for location updates. Location updates must be frequent enough to provide accurate real-time location tracking, but not too frequent as to overload the network with unnecessary traffic.

To address this issue, the network design must incorporate a solution that provides efficient and accurate location updates. Here are the four options presented and their explanations:

A. Cisco CMX SDK in the location app: Cisco CMX SDK (Software Development Kit) is a tool that enables developers to build custom applications that use location data from Cisco Hyperlocation-enabled access points. By integrating the CMX SDK into the location app, the app can receive location updates directly from the access points, which can help reduce latency and improve accuracy. This option could help address the refresh rate issue as it provides a direct link between the app and the access points.

B. Device Bluetooth via the app: This option involves using the device's Bluetooth capabilities to track its location. While Bluetooth can provide accurate location data, it may not be as efficient as using Hyperlocation-enabled access points. Additionally, this approach may require additional hardware and software components in the network design, which could increase complexity and cost.

C. Cisco FastLocate technology: Cisco FastLocate is a feature that improves location tracking accuracy by combining data from multiple access points. It helps reduce the impact of interference and other factors that could affect location tracking. FastLocate can help improve the accuracy of location data and could address the refresh rate issue by providing more reliable data.

D. Redundant CMX and fetch location in round-robin fashion: This option involves using redundant CMX servers to distribute the load of location data processing. By fetching location data in a round-robin fashion, the network design can balance the load evenly between the servers, which can help improve performance and reduce latency. This approach may help address the refresh rate issue by ensuring that location data is processed efficiently and accurately.

In conclusion, the best option to implement in the network design depends on the customer's specific needs and requirements. However, options A, C, and D all have the potential to help address the refresh rate issue and provide accurate location tracking.