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Cooperative hybrid localization using Gaussian processes and belief propagation


Abstract:

Wireless localization using signal strength has been very popular in commercial applications due to the wide availability of 802.11 WiFi networks. However, signal strengt...Show More

Abstract:

Wireless localization using signal strength has been very popular in commercial applications due to the wide availability of 802.11 WiFi networks. However, signal strength information alone provides very rough location estimates. In this paper we consider supplementing the receiver of each user with a ranging unit required for accurate positioning. By allowing range-based cooperation between the users, it becomes possible to increase the positioning accuracy without the need of a fully deployed network of ranging anchors. To this end, we propose a fully distributed localization algorithm that uses belief propagation for fusing signal strength and ranging information. Extensive simulations, using 3D ray tracing to provide accurate radio maps, show that the proposed fusion of measurements results in a very scalable localization solution, where the localization performance smoothly transitions in accuracy, depending on the available infrastructure.
Date of Conference: 08-12 June 2015
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 14 September 2015
ISBN Information:
Print ISSN: 2164-7038
Conference Location: London, UK

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