MSc thesis project proposal
Phase domain ranging and localization for Bluetooth low energy or ZigBee
Project outside the university
IMEC/Holst Centre, EindhovenRanging and localization is important in todays and future radio networks. Generally speaking, range information is obtained by measuring either time-of-flight (ToF) or received signal strength (RSS).� The highest accuracy is obtained with ToF, but this requires dedicated radios. RSS can be easily realized using popular communication radios, but is rather inaccurate.
In this project, a third option will be investigated based on multi-tone phase-measurements [1]. It promises a better accuracy than RSS and can be realized using radio front-end used by popular radios. Your task will be to investigate the application of compressive sensing on multi-tone phase-measurements for ranging and how it affects accuracy/performance.� Expected project duration is about 9 to 12 months. The assignment is done at TU Delft or at IMEC/Holst Centre, Eindhoven.
[1] M. Pelka, C. Bollmeyer and H. Hellbruck, "Accurate radio distance estimation by phase measurements with multiple frequencies," Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation (IPIN), 2014 International Conference on, Busan, 2014, pp. 142-151.
Assignment
�� Literature survey on the current state of the art
- Develop/expand idea(s) and solution(s) to improve performance, including theoretical proof/bounds
- Implement and validate the idea�s/solution(s) in a system-simulator
- Testing and analyzing the performance using a measurement set-up (at Holst Centre)
- (Option) submit the work to a top-ranking publication
Requirements
- Solid mathematical background and experience with (statistical) signal processing / estimation� theory
- Motivated student who works independently and wants to expand knowledge in the field
- Experience with MATLAB
- Good written and verbal English skills
Contact
dr.ir. Jac Romme
Signal Processing Systems Group
Department of Microelectronics
Last modified: 2022-10-04