Apple inc. (20240378821). LOCALIZED ENVIRONMENTAL INPUT SENSING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES simplified abstract
LOCALIZED ENVIRONMENTAL INPUT SENSING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
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Inventor(s)
Ranjit Desai of Cupertino CA (US)
Maneli Noorkami of Menlo Park CA (US)
Michael J. Rockwell of Palo Alto CA (US)
LOCALIZED ENVIRONMENTAL INPUT SENSING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240378821 titled 'LOCALIZED ENVIRONMENTAL INPUT SENSING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The patent application discusses technology that enables electronic devices to sense localized environmental inputs, such as obtaining estimates of local lighting conditions in specific areas of a physical environment.
- The technology allows for the detection of ambient light levels and the direction of a directional light source in different parts of a physical space.
- It identifies salient regions of the environment that are relevant to the user of the electronic device.
- This innovation provides a more personalized and context-aware experience for users based on the specific lighting conditions in their surroundings.
Potential Applications: - Smart lighting systems that adjust based on localized lighting conditions. - Augmented reality applications that enhance visual experiences based on real-world lighting. - Environmental monitoring systems for energy efficiency and sustainability purposes.
Problems Solved: - Lack of personalized environmental input sensing in electronic devices. - Inability to adapt device settings based on specific lighting conditions in different areas. - Limited user awareness of the impact of lighting on device performance.
Benefits: - Enhanced user experience with tailored device settings. - Improved energy efficiency through optimized lighting adjustments. - Increased user comfort and productivity in various environments.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Personalized Lighting Solutions for Enhanced User Experience" This technology can be utilized in smart home devices, wearable technology, and commercial lighting systems to provide personalized and adaptive lighting solutions for users.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve user experience compared to traditional lighting systems? - This technology enhances user comfort and productivity by adjusting device settings based on specific lighting conditions in different areas. 2. What are the potential energy-saving benefits of implementing this technology in commercial settings? - By optimizing lighting based on localized conditions, this technology can lead to significant energy savings in commercial environments.
Original Abstract Submitted
aspects of the subject technology may provide localized environmental input sensing for electronic devices. localized environmental input sensing may include obtaining local lighting condition estimates for one or more local portions of a physical environment. the local lighting conditions may include ambient light levels and/or a light direction of a directional light source. the one or more local portions of the physical environment may be determined based on an identification of a salient region of the physical environment to a user of an electronic device.