Be ready to be lost, confused, and frustrated at times. Although these adjectives are negative in connotation, do not be discouraged. The fruits of your labor will be great
Brendan Bushbaker
Computer Science
Undergraduate Research in the Neighborhoods
The goal of Brendan’s research project was to develop a method of real-time tracking and localization using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signals coming from smart devices such as smartphones, EarPods, and smartwatches. Through this project, a tracking system was developed utilizing software defined radios, antenna arrays, and a central database. The work from Brendan’s project laid the foundation for future research involving machine learning to passively profile and identify behavioral and spatiotemporal patterns or persons carrying Bluetooth enabled devices. This research is important as it shows that Bluetooth signals have additional uses besides device-to-device communication; but that it can also be used for passive tracking of people. Possible applications include person of interest detection, profiling capabilities, direction services, and more.
Learn more about this and other research in the Neighborhood Engagement Centers.
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