18505344. Tracking Systems with Electronic Devices and Tags simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Tracking Systems with Electronic Devices and Tags
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Paul G. Puskarich of Palo Alto CA (US)
Tracking Systems with Electronic Devices and Tags - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18505344 titled 'Tracking Systems with Electronic Devices and Tags
Simplified Explanation
The electronic device described in the patent application includes wireless communications circuitry that receives location information from tags attached to different items. The device keeps track of the items using the tags and analyzes historical tracking data to identify patterns and relationships between the tags. Based on this data, the device classifies items as bags for other items and automatically alerts the user when a tagged item is missing from its bag. Rules are generated based on the historical tracking data, such as acceptable ranges between items and between items and the device, to determine when to provide real-time location information and notifications for a tagged item.
- Wireless communications circuitry receives location information from tags on items
- Device tracks items using tags and analyzes historical tracking data
- Classifies items and alerts user when a tagged item is missing from its bag
- Generates rules based on tracking data for providing real-time location information and notifications
Potential Applications
- Inventory management in retail stores - Tracking luggage in airports - Monitoring equipment in hospitals
Problems Solved
- Loss or misplacement of items - Inefficient tracking systems - Lack of real-time location information
Benefits
- Improved item tracking and management - Increased efficiency in locating items - Enhanced user experience with automatic alerts and notifications
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device may include wireless communications circuitry that receives location information from tags that are coupled to different items. The electronic device may keep track of the different items using the tags. The electronic device may include control circuitry that analyzes historical tracking data from the tags to identify patterns and relationships between the tags. Based on the historical tracking data, the control circuitry may classify some tagged items as bags for other tagged items and may automatically alert the user when a tagged item is missing from its bag. The control circuitry may generate rules based on the historical tracking data, such as rules regarding acceptable ranges between tagged items and acceptable ranges between tagged items and the electronic device. The control circuitry may determine when to provide real-time location information and other notifications for a tagged item based on the historical tracking data.
