WiVir: Exploiting WiFi-based Virtual Antenna Array for Passive Stationary Human Localization

  • Qitong Wang
  • , He Wang
  • , Leilei Huang*
  • , Chunqi Shi
  • , Jinghong Chen
  • , Runxi Zhang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

WiFi passive positioning enables precise target tracking without additional devices, offering a cost-effective solution for elder care, security, and smart homes. However, it faces challenges such as distinguishing stationary humans from static objects and limited angular resolution due to existing hardware constraints. In this paper, we present WiVir, a virtual antenna array system based on commodity WiFi device for passive localization of stationary humans. The system addresses the challenges of channel state information (CSI) measurement errors and innovatively applies the concept of virtual antenna array (VAA) in WiFi-MIMO modes. It overcomes the limitation of the number of antennas in commercial WiFi Network Interface Controller (NIC) and significantly reduces the beam width of beamforming. Beamforming is used to obtain the angle of arrival (AOA), and the beam is analyzed in the frequency domain to generate a two-dimensional angular frequency image. Experimental results show that WiVir achieves 98.4% accuracy and strong robustness in indoor environments, providing precise positioning within a certain angle range.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISCAS 2025 - IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350356830
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Event2025 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2025 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 25 May 202528 May 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
ISSN (Print)0271-4310

Conference

Conference2025 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2025
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period25/05/2528/05/25

Keywords

  • Beamforming
  • Passive Localization
  • Phase calibration
  • Virtual Antenna Array
  • WiFi-MIMO

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