Method, Device and System for Determining Topology of a Wireless Communication Network

摘要

A method for determining a topology of a wireless communication network (14), the method comprising: receiving a plurality of signal strength data respectively measured at a plurality of fixed stations (12) in the network each with respect to its neighbouring fixed stations; receiving a sensor data measured at a mobile station 16 operable to communicate with the network; and determining positions of the plurality of fixed stations based on the signal strength data measured at the plurality of fixed stations and the sensor data measured at the mobile station.

主权项

1. A method for determining a topology of a wireless communication network, the method comprising:
receiving a plurality of signal strength data respectively measured at a plurality of fixed stations in the network each with respect to its neighbouring fixed stations; receiving sensor data measured at a mobile station operable to communicate with the network, wherein the sensor data comprises signal strength data measured at the mobile station and at least one of an acceleration data, an orientation data, a direction data, and a mobile station position data; and determining positions of the plurality of fixed stations based on the signal strength data measured at the plurality of fixed stations and the sensor data measured at the mobile station; and wherein determining the topology comprises estimating at least one of a distance and a direction, using the at least one of acceleration data, orientation data, direction data, and mobile station position data, between two or more locations of a mobile station at which signal strength data has been measured, to reference positions of the fixed stations with respect to an absolute reference frame.