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intercept/utils/bluetooth/distance.py
Smittix 7957176e59 Add proximity radar visualization and signal history heatmap
Backend:
- Add device_key.py for stable device identification (identity > public MAC > fingerprint)
- Add distance.py with DistanceEstimator class (path-loss formula, EMA smoothing, confidence scoring)
- Add ring_buffer.py for time-windowed RSSI observation storage
- Extend BTDeviceAggregate with proximity_band, estimated_distance_m, distance_confidence, rssi_ema
- Add new API endpoints: /proximity/snapshot, /heatmap/data, /devices/<key>/timeseries
- Update TSCM integration to include new proximity fields

Frontend:
- Add proximity-radar.js: SVG radar with concentric rings, device dots positioned by distance
- Add timeline-heatmap.js: RSSI history grid with time buckets and color-coded signal strength
- Update bluetooth.js to initialize and feed data to new components
- Replace zone counters with radar visualization and zone summary
- Add proximity-viz.css for component styling

Tests:
- Add test_bluetooth_proximity.py with unit tests for device key stability, EMA smoothing,
  distance estimation, band classification, and ring buffer functionality

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-01-21 19:25:33 +00:00

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"""
Distance estimation for Bluetooth devices.
Provides path-loss based distance calculation, band classification,
and EMA smoothing for RSSI values.
"""
from __future__ import annotations
from enum import Enum
from typing import Optional
class ProximityBand(str, Enum):
"""Proximity band classifications."""
IMMEDIATE = 'immediate' # < 1m
NEAR = 'near' # 1-3m
FAR = 'far' # 3-10m
UNKNOWN = 'unknown' # Cannot determine
def __str__(self) -> str:
return self.value
# Default path-loss exponent for indoor environments
DEFAULT_PATH_LOSS_EXPONENT = 2.5
# RSSI thresholds for band classification (dBm)
RSSI_THRESHOLD_IMMEDIATE = -40 # >= -40 dBm
RSSI_THRESHOLD_NEAR = -55 # >= -55 dBm
RSSI_THRESHOLD_FAR = -75 # >= -75 dBm
# Default reference RSSI at 1 meter (typical BLE)
DEFAULT_RSSI_AT_1M = -59
# Default EMA alpha
DEFAULT_EMA_ALPHA = 0.3
# Variance thresholds for confidence scoring
LOW_VARIANCE_THRESHOLD = 25.0 # dBm^2
HIGH_VARIANCE_THRESHOLD = 100.0 # dBm^2
class DistanceEstimator:
"""
Estimates distance to Bluetooth devices based on RSSI.
Uses path-loss formula when TX power is available, falls back to
band-based estimation otherwise.
"""
def __init__(
self,
path_loss_exponent: float = DEFAULT_PATH_LOSS_EXPONENT,
rssi_at_1m: int = DEFAULT_RSSI_AT_1M,
ema_alpha: float = DEFAULT_EMA_ALPHA,
):
"""
Initialize the distance estimator.
Args:
path_loss_exponent: Path-loss exponent (n), typically 2-4.
rssi_at_1m: Reference RSSI at 1 meter.
ema_alpha: Smoothing factor for EMA (0-1).
"""
self.path_loss_exponent = path_loss_exponent
self.rssi_at_1m = rssi_at_1m
self.ema_alpha = ema_alpha
def estimate_distance(
self,
rssi: float,
tx_power: Optional[int] = None,
variance: Optional[float] = None,
) -> tuple[Optional[float], float]:
"""
Estimate distance to a device based on RSSI.
Args:
rssi: Current RSSI value (dBm).
tx_power: Transmitted power at 1m (dBm), if advertised.
variance: RSSI variance for confidence scoring.
Returns:
Tuple of (distance_m, confidence) where distance_m may be None
if estimation fails, and confidence is 0.0-1.0.
"""
if rssi is None or rssi > 0:
return None, 0.0
# Calculate base confidence from variance
base_confidence = self._calculate_variance_confidence(variance)
if tx_power is not None:
# Use path-loss formula: d = 10^((tx_power - rssi) / (10 * n))
distance = self._path_loss_distance(rssi, tx_power)
# Higher confidence with TX power
confidence = min(1.0, base_confidence * 1.2) if base_confidence > 0 else 0.6
return distance, confidence
else:
# Fall back to band-based estimation
distance = self._estimate_from_bands(rssi)
# Lower confidence without TX power
confidence = base_confidence * 0.6 if base_confidence > 0 else 0.3
return distance, confidence
def _path_loss_distance(self, rssi: float, tx_power: int) -> float:
"""
Calculate distance using path-loss formula.
Formula: d = 10^((tx_power - rssi) / (10 * n))
Args:
rssi: Current RSSI value.
tx_power: Transmitted power at 1m.
Returns:
Estimated distance in meters.
"""
exponent = (tx_power - rssi) / (10 * self.path_loss_exponent)
distance = 10 ** exponent
# Clamp to reasonable range
return max(0.1, min(100.0, distance))
def _estimate_from_bands(self, rssi: float) -> float:
"""
Estimate distance based on RSSI bands when TX power unavailable.
Uses calibrated thresholds to provide rough distance estimate.
Args:
rssi: Current RSSI value.
Returns:
Estimated distance in meters (midpoint of band).
"""
if rssi >= RSSI_THRESHOLD_IMMEDIATE:
return 0.5 # Immediate: ~0.5m
elif rssi >= RSSI_THRESHOLD_NEAR:
return 2.0 # Near: ~2m
elif rssi >= RSSI_THRESHOLD_FAR:
return 6.0 # Far: ~6m
else:
return 15.0 # Very far: ~15m
def _calculate_variance_confidence(self, variance: Optional[float]) -> float:
"""
Calculate confidence based on RSSI variance.
Lower variance = higher confidence.
Args:
variance: RSSI variance value.
Returns:
Confidence factor (0.0-1.0).
"""
if variance is None:
return 0.5 # Unknown variance
if variance <= LOW_VARIANCE_THRESHOLD:
return 0.9 # High confidence - stable signal
elif variance <= HIGH_VARIANCE_THRESHOLD:
# Linear interpolation between thresholds
ratio = (variance - LOW_VARIANCE_THRESHOLD) / (HIGH_VARIANCE_THRESHOLD - LOW_VARIANCE_THRESHOLD)
return 0.9 - (ratio * 0.5) # 0.9 to 0.4
else:
return 0.3 # Low confidence - unstable signal
def classify_proximity_band(
self,
distance_m: Optional[float] = None,
rssi_ema: Optional[float] = None,
) -> ProximityBand:
"""
Classify device into a proximity band.
Uses distance if available, falls back to RSSI-based classification.
Args:
distance_m: Estimated distance in meters.
rssi_ema: Smoothed RSSI value.
Returns:
ProximityBand classification.
"""
# Prefer distance-based classification
if distance_m is not None:
if distance_m < 1.0:
return ProximityBand.IMMEDIATE
elif distance_m < 3.0:
return ProximityBand.NEAR
elif distance_m < 10.0:
return ProximityBand.FAR
else:
return ProximityBand.UNKNOWN
# Fall back to RSSI-based classification
if rssi_ema is not None:
if rssi_ema >= RSSI_THRESHOLD_IMMEDIATE:
return ProximityBand.IMMEDIATE
elif rssi_ema >= RSSI_THRESHOLD_NEAR:
return ProximityBand.NEAR
elif rssi_ema >= RSSI_THRESHOLD_FAR:
return ProximityBand.FAR
return ProximityBand.UNKNOWN
def apply_ema_smoothing(
self,
current: int,
prev_ema: Optional[float] = None,
alpha: Optional[float] = None,
) -> float:
"""
Apply Exponential Moving Average smoothing to RSSI.
Formula: new_ema = alpha * current + (1-alpha) * prev_ema
Args:
current: Current RSSI value.
prev_ema: Previous EMA value (None for first value).
alpha: Smoothing factor (0-1), uses instance default if None.
Returns:
New EMA value.
"""
if alpha is None:
alpha = self.ema_alpha
if prev_ema is None:
return float(current)
return alpha * current + (1 - alpha) * prev_ema
def get_rssi_60s_window(
self,
rssi_samples: list[tuple],
window_seconds: int = 60,
) -> tuple[Optional[int], Optional[int]]:
"""
Get min/max RSSI from the last N seconds.
Args:
rssi_samples: List of (timestamp, rssi) tuples.
window_seconds: Window size in seconds.
Returns:
Tuple of (min_rssi, max_rssi) or (None, None) if no samples.
"""
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
if not rssi_samples:
return None, None
cutoff = datetime.now() - timedelta(seconds=window_seconds)
recent_rssi = [rssi for ts, rssi in rssi_samples if ts >= cutoff]
if not recent_rssi:
return None, None
return min(recent_rssi), max(recent_rssi)
# Module-level instance for convenience
_default_estimator: Optional[DistanceEstimator] = None
def get_distance_estimator() -> DistanceEstimator:
"""Get or create the default distance estimator instance."""
global _default_estimator
if _default_estimator is None:
_default_estimator = DistanceEstimator()
return _default_estimator