公开(公告)号：US20150281892A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14673704

申请日：2015-03-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Morgan Grainger ,  Robert Mayor ,  Ronald K. Huang

IPC: H04W4/02 ,  G01S5/02 ,  H04W52/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/021 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S5/0257 ,  G01S19/48 ,  H04W52/0229 ,  Y02D70/1224 ,  Y02D70/1226 ,  Y02D70/1242 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/146 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/23

Abstract: A mobile device can monitor a current location using a multi-tier approach. A baseband subsystem can monitor a coarse location of the mobile device using various course location parameters, such as a mobile country code (MCC), a location area code (LAC), or a cell identifier (cell ID), as the mobile device moves closer to the geographic region. Upon determining that the mobile device is in a cell that intersects the geographic region, the baseband subsystem can transfer the monitoring to the application subsystem. The task can be performed when the application subsystem determines that the mobile device is currently located in the geographic region. A beacon network can provide more accurate estimates of mobile device location and advertise location based services available to the mobile device.

Abstract translation: 移动设备可以使用多层次方法监视当前位置。 基带子系统可以使用诸如移动国家代码（MCC），位置区域代码（LAC）或小区标识符（小区ID）的各种课程位置参数监视移动设备的粗略位置，因为移动设备移动 更靠近地理区域。 在确定移动设备在与地理区域相交的小区中时，基带子系统可以将监视传送到应用子系统。 当应用子系统确定移动设备当前位于地理区域中时，可以执行该任务。 信标网络可以提供对移动设备位置的更准确的估计并且向移动设备通告可用的基于位置的服务。

公开(公告)号：US09078230B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US14487015

申请日：2014-09-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ronald K. Huang ,  Isabel Ge Mahe ,  Puneet Mishra

IPC: H04W24/00 ,  H04W64/00 ,  G01S5/02

CPC classification number: H04W64/00 ,  G01S5/0263 ,  H04W24/00

Abstract: Methods, program products, and systems for selective location determination are described. A mobile device can determine a location of the mobile device using various techniques. When there is a conflict between the locations determined using different techniques, the mobile device can select a most trustworthy location from the locations, and designate the most trustworthy location as a current location of the mobile device. The mobile device can determine a first location of the mobile device (e.g., a coarse location) using a cell identifier (cell ID) of a cellular network. The mobile device can determine a second location of the mobile device (e.g., a fine location) using one or more media access control (MAC) addresses of a WLAN. The first location and second location can be associated with confidence values that can indicate trustworthiness of the first location and second location.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于选择性位置确定的方法，程序产品和系统。 移动设备可以使用各种技术来确定移动设备的位置。 当使用不同技术确定的位置之间存在冲突时，移动设备可以从该位置中选择最可靠的位置，并将最可靠的位置指定为移动设备的当前位置。 移动设备可以使用蜂窝网络的小区标识符（小区ID）来确定移动设备的第一位置（例如，粗略位置）。 移动设备可以使用WLAN的一个或多个媒体访问控制（MAC）地址来确定移动设备的第二位置（例如，精细位置）。 第一位置和第二位置可以与可以指示第一位置和第二位置的可信度的置信度值相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20150176998A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14502076

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ronald K. Huang ,  Robert Mayor ,  Maximilian H. Luttrell ,  Brendan J. Langoulant ,  Vera Carr ,  Stephen J. Rhee ,  Gregory Novick

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/20 ,  G01C21/3679 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/021

Abstract: A location-aware device detects if a personal or point of interest region has been entered or exited and a current context of the device. In response, an operating mode is selected based on the region and a current context of the device. The operating mode is configurable by a user, including setting geofence parameters, context parameters and operating mode parameters.

Abstract translation: 位置感知设备检测是否已经输入或退出个人或兴趣点区域以及设备的当前上下文。 作为响应，基于设备的区域和当前上下文来选择操作模式。 操作模式可由用户配置，包括设置地理围栏参数，上下文参数和操作模式参数。

公开(公告)号：US20150072712A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14023406

申请日：2013-09-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ronald K. Huang

IPC: H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/027

Abstract: Techniques of determining a path using anonymous application usage data are described. A path determination system and method can determine a location and geometrical shape of a path based on anonymous application usage data received from one or more devices. The anonymous application usage data can include an identifier or a category of the application program executed by a device, and multiple locations of the device observed while the application program executes on the device. Based on the locations, the system and method can determine a path for associating with the application program. The system and method can use metadata of the application program for identifying the path in response to a query or a request. The system and method can provide the path to a device for display in an information layer on a virtual map.

Abstract translation: 描述使用匿名应用使用数据确定路径的技术。 路径确定系统和方法可以基于从一个或多个设备接收的匿名应用使用数据来确定路径的位置和几何形状。 匿名应用使用数据可以包括由设备执行的应用程序的标识符或类别，以及在应用程序在设备上执行时观察到的设备的多个位置。 基于位置，系统和方法可以确定与应用程序相关联的路径。 系统和方法可以使用应用程序的元数据来识别响应于查询或请求的路径。 该系统和方法可以提供到用于在虚拟地图上的信息层中显示的设备的路径。

公开(公告)号：US20140364138A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US13911050

申请日：2013-06-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ronald K. Huang ,  Robert Mayor ,  Lukas M. Marti

IPC: G01S5/02 ,  H04W64/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/027 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S5/0263 ,  G01S5/0278 ,  G01S5/0284 ,  G01S19/11 ,  G01S19/48 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W64/003 ,  H04W64/006

Abstract: Methods, program products, and systems of using a mobile WAP for location and context purposes are disclosed. In general, in one aspect, a server can estimate an effective location of a wireless access gateway using harvested data. The server can harvest location data from multiple mobile devices. The harvested data can include a location of each mobile device and an identifier of a wireless access gateway that is located within a communication range of the mobile device. In some implementations, the server can identify a mobile wireless access gateway based on a distance comparison. Data indicating the mobility of a wireless access gateway can be used by a mobile device to initiate one or more actions, including managing power of the mobile device, modifying entrance and exit conditions of virtual fences and determining a context of the mobile device.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用移动WAP进行位置和上下文目的的方法，程序产品和系统。 通常，在一个方面，服务器可以使用收获的数据估计无线接入网关的有效位置。 服务器可以从多个移动设备收集位置数据。 所收获的数据可以包括每个移动设备的位置和位于移动设备的通信范围内的无线接入网关的标识符。 在一些实现中，服务器可以基于距离比较来识别移动无线接入网关。 指示无线接入网关的移动性的数据可以由移动设备用于发起一个或多个动作，包括管理移动设备的功率，修改虚拟围网的入口和出口条件以及确定移动设备的上下文。

公开(公告)号：US20140141802A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US14165543

申请日：2014-01-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ronald K. Huang ,  Morgan Grainger ,  Jason Dere

IPC: H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/021 ,  H04B7/2628 ,  H04W4/043 ,  H04W60/02 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: Methods, program products, and systems for multi-tier detection of a geofence are disclosed. In general, in one aspect, a mobile device can be configured to perform a task when the mobile device enters a geographic region. The mobile device can monitor a current location using a multi-tiered approach. A baseband subsystem can monitor a coarse location of the mobile device using a CDMA system identifier, a CDMA network identifier, a CDMA zone identifier, or a CDMA base station identifier, in that order, as the mobile device moves closer to the geographic region. The baseband subsystem can notify an application subsystem when the mobile device is in a cell that intersects the geographic region. The application subsystem can perform the task upon notification.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于地理围栏多层检测的方法，程序产品和系统。 通常，在一个方面，移动设备可被配置为当移动设备进入地理区域时执行任务。 移动设备可以使用多层次方法来监视当前位置。 当移动设备移动到更靠近地理区域时，基带子系统可以使用CDMA系统标识符，CDMA网络标识符，CDMA区域标识符或CDMA基站标识符监视移动设备的粗略位置。 当移动设备在与地理区域相交的小区中时，基带子系统可以通知应用子系统。 应用程序子系统可以在通知后执行任务。

公开(公告)号：US20130231132A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13859616

申请日：2013-04-09

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Ronald K. Huang ,  Markus Fischer ,  Seejo Pylappan

IPC: H04W64/00

CPC classification number: H04W64/00 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S5/0242

Abstract: Methods, program products, and systems for managing a location database are described. A server computer can receive location information from location-aware mobile devices (e.g., GPS-enabled devices) located within a communication range of access points of a wireless communications network. The server computer can calculate average geographic locations using the received locations for each access point. Based on the average geographic locations, the server computer can assign the access points to cells of a geographic grid. The server computer can filter the access points in each cell based on popularity, stability, longevity, and freshness of the access point and the received data. When a second mobile device connects to an access point in a cell, the server computer can transmit locations of the access points in the cell and in neighboring cells to the second mobile device such that a location of the second mobile device can be estimated.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于管理位置数据库的方法，程序产品和系统。 服务器计算机可以从位于无线通信网络的接入点的通信范围内的位置感知移动设备（例如，支持GPS的设备）接收位置信息。 服务器计算机可以使用每个接入点的接收位置来计算平均地理位置。 根据平均地理位置，服务器计算机可以将接入点分配给地理网格的单元。 服务器计算机可以基于接入点和接收到的数据的流行度，稳定性，寿命和新鲜度来过滤每个小区中的接入点。 当第二移动设备连接到小区中的接入点时，服务器计算机可以将小区中和相邻小区中的接入点的位置发送到第二移动设备，使得可以估计第二移动设备的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20130203445A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13792762

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Morgan Grainger ,  Robert Mayor ,  Ronald K. Huang

IPC: H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/021 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S5/0257 ,  G01S19/48 ,  H04W52/0229 ,  Y02D70/1224 ,  Y02D70/1226 ,  Y02D70/1242 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/146 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/23

Abstract: A mobile device can monitor a current location using a multi-tier approach. A baseband subsystem can monitor a coarse location of the mobile device using various course location parameters, such as a mobile country code (MCC), a location area code (LAC), or a cell identifier (cell ID), as the mobile device moves closer to the geographic region. Upon determining that the mobile device is in a cell that intersects the geographic region, the baseband subsystem can transfer the monitoring to the application subsystem. The task can be performed when the application subsystem determines that the mobile device is currently located in the geographic region. A beacon network can provide more accurate estimates of mobile device location and advertise location based services available to the mobile device.

公开(公告)号：US12295726B2

公开(公告)日：2025-05-13

申请号：US18439750

申请日：2024-02-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bharath Narasimha Rao ,  Craig Mermel ,  Karthik Jayaraman Raghuram ,  Hung A. Pham ,  Adam S. Howell ,  Rami Y. Hindiyeh ,  James P. Ochs ,  Vinay R. Majjigi ,  Alexander Singh Alvarado ,  Sunny K. Chow ,  Umamahesh Srinivas ,  Xing Tan ,  Ronald K. Huang ,  Edith Merle Arnold ,  Robin T. Guers ,  Gunes Dervisoglu ,  Adeeti Ullal

IPC: G01C22/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A63B24/00 ,  G01P15/14 ,  G06F18/2135 ,  G06F18/2411 ,  G06V40/20 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems of determining swimming metrics of a user during a swimming session. The method can include receiving, by a processor circuit of a user device, motion information from one or more motion sensors of the user device; determining, by the processor circuit using the motion information, a first set of rotational data of the user device, wherein the first set of rotational data is expressed in a first frame of reference; converting, by the processor circuit, the first set of rotational data into a second set of rotational data, wherein the second set of rotational data is expressed in a second frame of reference; determining, by the processor circuit, one or more swimming metrics of the user; and outputting the one or more swimming metrics.

公开(公告)号：US11896368B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-13

申请号：US15691245

申请日：2017-08-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bharath Narasimha Rao ,  Craig H. Mermel ,  Karthik Jayaraman Raghuram ,  Hung A. Pham ,  Adam S. Howell ,  Rami Y. Hindiyeh ,  James P. Ochs ,  Vinay R. Majjigi ,  Alexander Singh Alvarado ,  Sunny K. Chow ,  Umamahesh Srinivas ,  Xing Tan ,  Ronald K. Huang ,  Edith Merle Arnold ,  Robin T. Guers ,  Gunes Dervisoglu ,  Adeeti Ullal

IPC: A61B5/11 ,  A63B24/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/024 ,  G01C22/00 ,  H04W4/02 ,  G01P15/14 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  G06V40/20 ,  G06F18/2135 ,  G06F18/2411

CPC classification number: A61B5/1112 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/1114 ,  A61B5/1118 ,  A61B5/1122 ,  A61B5/681 ,  A63B24/0062 ,  G01C22/00 ,  G01C22/006 ,  G01P15/14 ,  G06F18/2135 ,  G06F18/2411 ,  G06V40/23 ,  H04W4/027 ,  A63B2024/0071

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems of determining swimming metrics of a user during a swimming session. The method can include receiving, by a processor circuit of a user device, motion information from one or more motion sensors of the user device; determining, by the processor circuit using the motion information, a first set of rotational data of the user device, wherein the first set of rotational data is expressed in a first frame of reference; converting, by the processor circuit, the first set of rotational data into a second set of rotational data, wherein the second set of rotational data is expressed in a second frame of reference; determining, by the processor circuit, one or more swimming metrics of the user; and outputting the one or more swimming metrics.