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Distributed graph layout for sensor node networks

US7275014B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2005
Grant dateSep 25, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S5/0289
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a method, comprising: in a sensor node network comprising a plurality of sensor nodes, each sensor node from the plurality of sensor nodes having location coordinates that are initially unknown, each sensor node from the plurality of sensor nodes having neighbors, each sensor node from the plurality of sensor nodes capable of determining distances only to that sensor node's neighbors: for each sensor node from the plurality of sensor nodes, communicating with that sensor node's neighbors; and based only on communications between neighbors, in a fully distributed manner, generating a sensor node network layout that indicates the location coordinates of each sensor node.

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