In the architecture of aMist AI Real-Time Location System (RTLS), the process of moving from raw signal data to an actionable event involves several distinct layers. To understand why thelocation systemis the correct answer, we must examine how Mist processes Location-Based Services (LBS).
The workflow begins withlocation sensors(typically Mist Access Points). these sensors collect raw Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Wi-Fi signals (RSS measurements) from tracked assets or mobile devices. These raw data points are then transmitted to the cloud-basedMist AI engine. Thelocation system(often referred to as the Location Engine within the Mist Cloud) is the specific functional component responsible for calculating the precise X/Y coordinates of the device using machine learning and trilateration algorithms.
However, its role does not end at mere coordinate calculation. The Mist location system is designed to be "context-aware." Once the coordinates are established, the system maps these coordinates against definedzones, virtual beacons (vBeacons), or geofencesconfigured in the Mist dashboard. When a device’s coordinates intersect with a predefined boundary, the location system triggers alocation-aware action. This could include sending a webhook to a third-party application, pushing a proximity notification to a mobile SDK client, or recording a "visit" in the analytics engine.
WhileJuniper Mist Edgehandles data plane tunneling andMarvis Minisacts as a digital twin for network simulation, they do not manage the coordinate-to-action logic. Thelocation systemis the intelligence that bridges the gap between spatial data and business logic, ensuring that the right client receives the right trigger based on their physical presence within a venue.
