Providing location estimation within a metropolitan area based on a mobile phone network

Although location estimation algorithms based on signal attenuation may not be the most promising approach for providing location services, signal strength is the only common attribute available among various kind of mobile network. Together with the fact that the cell layout in metropolitan areas l...

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Published inProceedings. 13th International Workshop on Database and Expert Systems Applications pp. 710 - 715
Main Authors Ng, J.K.-Y., Chan, S.K.C., Kan, K.K.H.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 2002
Subjects
Attenuation
Base stations
Cellular phones
Cities and towns
Computer science
FCC
GSM
Mobile computing
Mobile handsets
Urban areas
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Summary:Although location estimation algorithms based on signal attenuation may not be the most promising approach for providing location services, signal strength is the only common attribute available among various kind of mobile network. Together with the fact that the cell layout in metropolitan areas like Hong Kong is different from other smaller cities, this paper is an investigation and a revisit in search of a set of location estimation algorithms based on signal attenuation. With the technical support from a local mobile operator, we have constructed and conducted several real world experiments for our investigation and results are promising.
ISBN:9780769516684
0769516688
ISSN:1529-4188
2378-3915
DOI:10.1109/DEXA.2002.1045981