FieldSweep: A 2D Tracking System with Embedded Magnets and a Smartphone

Yoko Miyatake, Rong Hao Liang, Bing Yu Chen, Itiro Siio

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose FieldSweep, a tracking method on a plane using only permanent magnets and a smartphone. This method estimates the position of a magnetic sensor on a plane using the magnetic fields of permanent magnets placed at an appropriate pattern. The magnetic sensor is a built-in one in a smartphone. Since the planar side consists of only magnets and a plate for fixing the magnet, no power supply or electronic components are required for the system. In this paper, we report the necessary conditions for tracking, present the implemented prototype, and discuss possible future developments and applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationExtended Abstracts of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI EA 2021
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery, Inc
ISBN (Electronic)9781450380959
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 May 2021
Event2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI 2021 - Virtual, Online, Yokohama, Japan
Duration: 8 May 202113 May 2021
https://chi2021.acm.org/

Conference

Conference2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI 2021
Abbreviated titleCHI 2021
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityYokohama
Period8/05/2113/05/21
Other"Making Waves, Combining Strengths"
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Copyright 2021 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

Keywords

  • Interaction
  • Magnetic-field Sensing
  • Smartphone

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