Circle Map for Internet of Things Networks

Abstract

We have reviewed the existing metro network mapping solutions. While none of them are ideal for IoT network mapping, the research on network map usability aspects can be applied to IoT networks. By doing so, we were able to come up with a new map type, tailored to IoT networks. We have created and optimized an algorithm to create and plot this new map type, the circle map. We have used Bézier curves to connect nodes, arranged in recursive circular patterns. Overall, the circle map needs some refinement and real user research before realworld application, but its core concepts seem to work, and our algorithm efficiently creates circle maps.