An Outdoor Localization System Based on SigFox

Localization and tracking applications are bringing new challenges to the Internet of Things (IoT) scenarios, especially when it comes to applying this concept in areas of high coverage. The emerging Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) protocols offer, in their own way, solutions for this type of applications. This paper presents the design and implementation of a localization and tracking solution based on the Sigfox protocol that uses only one base station and so, a GPS device to supply the coordinates to be transmitted. An Information Centric Network (ICN) concept applied IoT network application model as a propose of a new information-driven service architecture. High level Application Program Interfaces are the main connection between services and information. The proposal is evaluated, demonstrated and validated in a real scenario and it is ready for use.