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Location of Mobile Devices Using Networked Surfaces

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Networked Surfaces are a novel technology, using contact with physical surfaces such as desks to provide network connectivity for mobile devices. In addition, Networked Surfaces can accurately estimate the positions and orientations of connected devices, combining two key technologies for ubiquitous computing. This paper discusses the algorithm implemented to estimate device locations on the Networked Surface prototype. It then evaluates the location accuracy obtained, using simulations, measurements, and visualisation. Methods of improving the location accuracy are also investigated. Finally, the paper discusses how the location information provided by Networked Surfaces can be incorporated into context-aware computing applications.

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  1. Laboratory for Communications Engineering, Cambridge University Engineering Department, USA

    Frank Hoffmann & James Scott

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  1. Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington, 98195, Seattle, Washington, USA

    Gaetano Borriello

  2. Intel Research Seattle, 98105, Seattle, Washington, USA

    Gaetano Borriello

  3. Future Applications Lab, Viktoria Institute, Box 620, 40530, Göteborg, Sweden

    Lars Erik Holmquist

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Hoffmann, F., Scott, J. (2002). Location of Mobile Devices Using Networked Surfaces. In: Borriello, G., Holmquist, L.E. (eds) UbiComp 2002: Ubiquitous Computing. UbiComp 2002. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2498. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-45809-3_22

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