Node localization in the “Two-Dimensional Communication” Networks based on electric field pattern measurement

In this paper, we propose a method for node localization in the ldquotwo-dimensional communicationrdquo networks. Our group has developed the novel communication technology named ldquotwo-dimensional communication (2DC)rdquo. On the 2DC sheet, sensor nodes can communicate with each other and acquire electricity without any direct electrical contact. The localization function on the 2DC sheet makes it easy to install and maintain sensor nodes in a large network. In addition, it enables us to design various location-aware applications of ubiquitous computing and human-interface. We show the fundamental principle and current results of our project.