Volume: 2 Issue: 1
Year: 2025, Page: 32-38, Doi: https://doi.org/10.70968/ijeaca.v2i1.E1027
Received: March 25, 2025 Accepted: June 29, 2025 Published: July 15, 2025
Current courier tracking systems frequently use GPS or RFID technologies, which have drawbacks like poor indoor coverage, signal interference susceptibility, and limited accuracy in indoor or densely populated urban areas. Due to these restrictions, tracking data is erroneous or incomplete, which causes delays, lost packages, and unhappy clients. Centimeter- level accuracy localization is made possible by UWB technology, even in areas with strong signal interference or indoor settings. Senders and recipients can track the precise location of their shipments at all times thanks to the system's real-time package tracking. UWB technology ensures dependable tracking even inside buildings and warehouses because it is unaffected by indoor obstructions or signal blockage, in contrast to GPS-based systems. Secure communication protocols are used by the system to guarantee the confidentiality and integrity of tracking data and to thwart unwanted access. The system's modular design makes it simple to scale up or down to meet changing courier shipment volumes and geographic locations. Every courier package has a UWB tag attached to it that sends out a distinct signal. In order to receive signals from the tags and determine their exact location, fixed UWB anchors are positioned strategically throughout the tracking area which provides location data to a centralized tracking platform, which processes it and offers a user- friendly interface with real-time tracking information. Through a mobile application, users can track shipments, receive notifications, and adjust delivery preferences all while having access to tracking information. The UWB-based Smart Courier Tracking System offers a reliable and efficient solution to the challenges faced by traditional courier tracking systems. By leveraging UWB technology, the system provides high accuracy, real-time tracking, and reliable coverage in indoor environments, ultimately improving the overall efficiency and customer satisfaction of courier services.
Keywords: UWB Based Smart Courier Tracking
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