公开(公告)号：US09606241B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-28

申请号：US13772978

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Devrim Varoglu

IPC: G01S19/48

CPC classification number: G01S19/48

Abstract: Sensor-assisted location technology is disclosed. Primary location technologies, such as GPS, can be used to determine the current location (e.g., a location fix) of a location-enabled device. In some instances, the primary location technology may be unreliable and/or consume more power than an alternative location technology. Sensors, such as accelerometers, compasses, gyrometers, and the like, can be used to supplement and/or increase the accuracy of location data. For example, a location-enabled device can identify an area with unreliable GPS location data and use sensors to calculate a more accurate location. Areas identified may be crowd-sourced. Sensors can be used to identify errors in the location data provided by primary location technology. Sensors can be used to modify a sampling interval of the primary location technology. Sensor can be used to smooth motion on a user interface between sampling intervals of the primary location technology.

公开(公告)号：US09311382B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

申请号：US13715020

申请日：2012-12-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Devrim Varoglu ,  Mohammad Bidabadi ,  Paolo D. Concha

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30595 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04W4/029

Abstract: A processor-based personal electronic device (such as a smartphone) is programmed to automatically respond to data sent by various sensors from which the user's activity may be inferred. A wireless communication link may be used by the device to obtain data from remote sensors which may be worn by the user. A personal “scorecard” may be generated from the raw data and from data concerning other users. Personal, raw characterization data may be computed into personal statistical data by averaging over time. Then, it may be sent (anonymously) to a server that receives such data from many (or all) users. The server may return personal statistical positioning to enable comparison of the user to other participants. In certain embodiments, the generation of a personal scorecard from the personal position in the group statistics may be performed in the user's device.

Abstract translation: 基于处理器的个人电子设备（例如智能电话）被编程为自动响应由用户的活动可被推断的各种传感器发送的数据。 设备可以使用无线通信链路来从可能由用户佩戴的远程传感器获得数据。 可以从原始数据和关于其他用户的数据生成个人“记分卡”。 个人原始特征数据可以通过随时间的平均来计算到个人统计数据中。 然后，它可以（匿名地）发送到从许多（或所有）用户接收这样的数据的服务器。 服务器可以返回个人统计定位，以使用户与其他参与者进行比较。 在某些实施例中，可以在用户设备中执行个人记分卡从组统计中的个人位置的生成。

公开(公告)号：US09210566B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US13744547

申请日：2013-01-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Natalia A. Ziemianska ,  Devrim Varoglu

IPC: H04M3/00 ,  H04W8/22 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: H04W8/22 ,  A61B5/1118 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/014

Abstract: A processor-based personal electronic device (such as a smartphone) is programmed to automatically respond to data sent by various sensors from which the user's activity may be inferred. One or more of the sensors may be worn by the user and remote from the device. A wireless communication link may be used by the device to obtain remote sensor data. Data from on-board sensors in the device—such as motion sensors, location sensors, and the like—may also be used to deduce the user's current activity. In one embodiment, an extended period of inactivity triggers a reminder to the user to get up, stretch and move about. In other embodiments, transitions in a user's activity level may be used to trigger reminders and/or set the state of the device (such as a Do Not Disturb state wherein notifications and alarms are suppressed).

Abstract translation: 基于处理器的个人电子设备（例如智能电话）被编程为自动响应由用户的活动可被推断的各种传感器发送的数据。 一个或多个传感器可以由用户佩戴并且远离设备。 设备可以使用无线通信链路来获得远程传感器数据。 设备中的车载传感器（例如运动传感器，位置传感器等）的数据也可用于推断用户的当前活动。 在一个实施例中，长时间的不活动触发提醒用户起床，伸展和移动。 在其他实施例中，用户活动级别中的转换可用于触发提醒和/或设置设备的状态（例如，抑制通知和报警的免打扰状态）。

公开(公告)号：US09170863B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US13757676

申请日：2013-02-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Devrim Varoglu ,  Swapnil R. Dave

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06F9/46 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F9/54

CPC classification number: G06F17/30241 ,  G06F9/543 ,  G06F17/3051 ,  G06F17/30867 ,  G06F17/3087

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for retrieving local information on a user device include detecting itinerary information stored by a first application on a user device, and identifying a travel destination based on the detected itinerary information. The travel destination is communicated to a second application executable on a user device, and the travel destination is stored in association with the second application. The second application is adapted to retrieve local information based on an identified geographic location, and local information for the travel destination is provided through the second application in response to a user interaction with the second application and based on a triggering threshold associated with the itinerary information.

Abstract translation: 包括在计算机存储介质上编码的用于检索用户设备上的本地信息的计算机程序的方法，系统和装置包括检测由用户设备上的第一应用存储的行程信息，以及基于检测到的行程信息来识别旅行目的地 。 将旅行目的地传送到在用户设备上可执行的第二应用，并且与第二应用相关联地存储旅行目的地。 第二应用适于基于所识别的地理位置检索本地信息，并且响应于用户与第二应用的交互并且基于与行程信息相关联的触发阈值，通过第二应用提供用于旅行目的地的本地信息 。

公开(公告)号：US09100828B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13632087

申请日：2012-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Swapnil R. Dave ,  Devrim Varoglu ,  Sarin S. Mehta

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W8/00 ,  H04W84/18

CPC classification number: H04B7/26 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W8/20 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a first device such as a mobile phone can establish a wireless connection with second device, and the second device can act as a bridge between the first device and a peripheral device, such as a printer, so that the first device need not establish a secure pairing or other type of direct connection with the peripheral device. The second device provides a profile of the peripheral to the first device. The first device can then use the profile to access the peripheral device via the second device, with the second device passing data between the first device and the peripheral identified by the profile. This bridging feature simplifies the process of using the peripheral devices, since no secure pairing or other configuration procedure is needed to enable the first device to access the peripheral.

Abstract translation: 在一个或多个实施例中，诸如移动电话的第一设备可以建立与第二设备的无线连接，并且第二设备可以充当第一设备和诸如打印机的外围设备之间的桥接器，使得第一设备 设备不需要与外围设备建立安全配对或其他类型的直接连接。 第二设备提供外设到第一设备的简档。 然后，第一设备可以使用配置文件经由第二设备访问外围设备，第二设备在第一设备和由配置文件标识的外围设备之间通过数据。 该桥接特征简化了使用外围设备的过程，因为不需要安全配对或其他配置过程来使得第一设备能够访问外围设备。

公开(公告)号：US09019129B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US13773546

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jason A. Skinder ,  Stephen O. Lemay ,  Bradford A. Moore ,  Seejo K. Pylappan ,  Christopher Blumenberg ,  Marcel van Os ,  Devrim Varoglu

IPC: G08G1/123 ,  G08G1/005 ,  G01C21/16 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G08G1/14

CPC classification number: G08G1/005 ,  G01C21/165 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G08G1/144

Abstract: A mobile computing device can be used to locate a vehicle parking location in weak location signal scenarios (e.g., weak, unreliable, or unavailable GPS or other location technology). In particular, the mobile device can determine when a vehicle in which the mobile device is located has entered into a parked state. GPS or other primary location technology may be unavailable at the time the mobile device entered into a parked state (e.g., inside a parking structure). The location of the mobile device at a time corresponding to when the vehicle is identified as being parked can be determined using the first location technology as supplemented with sensor data of the mobile device. After the location of the mobile device at a time corresponding to when the vehicle is identified as being parked is determined, the determined location can be associated with an identifier for the current parking location.

Abstract translation: 移动计算设备可以用于在弱位置信号场景（例如，弱的，不可靠的，或不可用的GPS或其他定位技术）中定位车辆停车位置。 特别地，移动设备可以确定何时移动设备所在的车辆何时进入停放状态。 GPS或其他主要定位技术在移动设备进入停放状态（例如，停车场结构内）时可能是不可用的。 移动设备在与车辆被识别为停放时相对应的时间的位置可以使用补充有移动设备的传感器数据的第一定位技术来确定。 在确定与当车辆被识别为停放时相对应的时间处的移动设备的位置之后，所确定的位置可以与当前停车位置的标识符相关联。

公开(公告)号：US08959176B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-17

申请号：US13663606

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Swapnil R. Dave ,  Devrim Varoglu

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L12/58

CPC classification number: H04L12/5895 ,  H04L51/38 ,  H04N21/26616 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6405

Abstract: Systems and associated methods for providing a plurality of devices the same media content. A plurality of requests for media content may be received where each of the plurality of requests is received from a respective device. It may be determined whether the plurality of requests for media content are for the same media content. In response to determining that the plurality of requests are for the same media content, a single request for the media content may be generated. The request may be provided to a server via a wide area network. The media content may be received in response to the single request and the media content may be stored in a memory medium. The media content may be provided to each of the respective devices in response to the plurality of requests.

Abstract translation: 用于向多个设备提供相同媒体内容的系统和相关方法。 可以接收多个对媒体内容的请求，其中从相应设备接收多个请求中的每一个。 可以确定多个对媒体内容的请求是否用于相同的媒体内容。 响应于确定多个请求是针对相同的媒体内容，可以生成针对媒体内容的单个请求。 该请求可以经由广域网提供给服务器。 可以响应于单个请求而接收媒体内容，并且可以将媒体内容存储在存储介质中。 可以响应于多个请求将媒体内容提供给相应设备中的每一个。

公开(公告)号：US20140236468A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US13773439

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Swapnil R. Dave ,  Anthony L. Larson ,  Devrim Varoglu

IPC: G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/20 ,  G01C21/3647 ,  G01C21/3679 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H04W4/029

Abstract: Customized images can be used to improve navigation of a user to a particular destination. For example, a mobile device can receive a first destination location of the first user. Additionally, the mobile device can receive one or more media files of the first destination location, wherein at least one of the media files is created with a recording device. Furthermore, the mobile device can further receive an indicator associating the one or more media files with the first destination location. Subsequently, the mobile device can receive a current location of the mobile device of the first user. Finally, the mobile device can display the one or more media files when the current location is within a specified distance of the first destination location.

Abstract translation: 可以使用定制的图像来改善用户到特定目的地的导航。 例如，移动设备可以接收第一用户的第一目的地位置。 另外，移动设备可以接收第一目的地位置的一个或多个媒体文件，其中利用记录设备创建至少一个媒体文件。 此外，移动设备还可以接收将一个或多个媒体文件与第一目的地位置相关联的指示符。 随后，移动设备可以接收第一用户的移动设备的当前位置。 最后，当当前位置在第一目的地位置的指定距离内时，移动设备可以显示一个或多个媒体文件。

公开(公告)号：US20140232569A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US13773481

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Jason A. Skinder ,  Stephen O. Lemay ,  Bradford A. Moore ,  Seejo K. Pylappan ,  Christopher Blumenberg ,  Marcel van Os ,  Devrim Varoglu

IPC: G08G1/123

CPC classification number: G01C21/20 ,  G01C21/16 ,  G08G1/005 ,  G08G1/137 ,  G08G1/14 ,  G08G1/144

Abstract: A mobile computing device can be used to locate a vehicle parking location. In particular, the mobile device can automatically identify when a vehicle in which the mobile device is located has entered into a parked state. The mobile device can determine that the vehicle is in a parked state by analyzing one or more parameters that indicate a parked state or a transit state. The location of the mobile device at a time corresponding to when the vehicle is identified as being parked can be associated with an identifier for the current parking location.

Abstract translation: 可以使用移动计算设备来定位车辆停车位置。 特别地，移动设备可以自动识别移动设备所在的车辆何时进入停放状态。 移动设备可以通过分析指示停放状态或过境状态的一个或多个参数来确定车辆处于停放状态。 在与车辆被识别为停放时相对应的时间处的移动设备的位置可以与当前停车位置的标识符相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20140206328A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US13745284

申请日：2013-01-18

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Devrim Varoglu ,  Natalia Ziemianska ,  Ravisastry R. Parupudi

IPC: H04W4/12

CPC classification number: H04W8/18 ,  G06Q10/109 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0261 ,  G06Q30/0267 ,  H04M1/00 ,  H04M1/72563 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/04 ,  H04W4/12

Abstract: A processor-based personal electronic device (such as a smartphone) uses combinatorial logic to automatically adjust alarms, notifications reminders, and the like based on data from device event histories, on-board sensors, user-entered data, and similar information. One particular representative embodiment comprises a process for automatically deleting an unneeded reminder. For example, a user may have a personal electronic device that is set to issue a reminder for a meeting in a certain place, on a certain date at a certain time. If location sensors detect that the user is already at the certain place on the certain date at (or reasonably before) the certain time the now superfluous reminder is automatically cancelled.

Abstract translation: 基于处理器的个人电子设备（例如智能电话）使用组合逻辑来基于来自设备事件历史，车载传感器，用户输入数据和类似信息的数据自动调整报警，通知提醒等。 一个特定的代表性实施例包括用于自动删除不需要的提醒的过程。 例如，用户可以具有个人电子设备，该个人电子设备被设置为在特定时间在特定时间在特定地点发出会议的提醒。 如果位置传感器检测到用户已经在（或合理地）之前的特定日期已经在特定时间，那么现在多余的提醒被自动取消的特定时间。