Location Proof Systems for Smart Internet of Things: Requirements, Taxonomy, and Comparative Analysis

Electronics

卷:9

Abid Khan¹  Faheem Zafar²  Adeel Anjum²  MunamAli Shah²  Carsten Maple³ 

[1] Department of Computer Science, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth SY23 3DB, Wales, UK;

[2] Department of Computer Science, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Islamabad 42000, Pakistan;

[3] WMG, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK;

关键词: location-based services (LBS);    location proof;    location provenance;    localization;    blockchain;   

DOI  :  10.3390/electronics9111776

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

In the current hyper-connected, data-driven era, smart devices are providing access to geolocation information, enabling a paradigm shift in diverse domains. Location proof systems utilize smart devices to provide witnessed proof of location to enable secure location-based services (LBS). Applications of location proof systems include safety, asset management and operations monitoring in health care, supply chain tracking, and Internet-of-Things (IoT)-based location intelligence in businesses. In this paper, we investigate the state of the art in location proof systems, examining design challenges and implementation considerations for application in the real world. To frame the analysis, we have developed a taxonomy of location proof systems and performed a comparative analysis over the common attributes, highlighting their strength and weaknesses. Furthermore, we have identified future trends for this increasingly important area of investigation and development.

【 授权许可】

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