Localization by superposing beats: Laboratory experiments and detection algorithm

Many everyday life activities require precise localization information. Navigation by means of the global positioning system (GPS) is a well-known example. Despite its broad usage, this localization method cannot be utilized in all application areas. Logistics, factory and laboratory automation, as well as warehouse management, for example, require the low-cost localization of various objects with a precision of a few centimeters, particularly in indoor environments. For this application domain, this paper proposes a new localization procedure that is based on the superposition of particularly parameterized beats. In addition, this paper also presents a preliminary theoretical analysis as well as some laboratory experiments.

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