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=System For Determining Position Both Indoor and Outdoor=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:apple inc.|apple inc.]]


[[Category:apple inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Peter Meier of Los Gatos CA (US)|Peter Meier of Los Gatos CA (US)]][[Category:Peter Meier of Los Gatos CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Christian Lipski of Cupertino CA (US)|Christian Lipski of Cupertino CA (US)]][[Category:Christian Lipski of Cupertino CA (US)]]

==System For Determining Position Both Indoor and Outdoor - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240085189 titled 'System For Determining Position Both Indoor and Outdoor

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application abstract describes a method for determining the position of a device, such as a camera, by using sensors and captured images to construct an environment property map. This map provides reference information associated with positions, allowing for the determination of the device's position in real-time.

* The innovation involves using sensors and captured images to create an environment property map that helps determine the position of a device.
* The environment property map is used online to determine the device's position in real-time, providing a coarse position that can be refined for more precise results.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied in various fields such as augmented reality, robotics, navigation systems, and indoor mapping.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the problem of accurately determining the position of a device in real-time, which is crucial for applications like augmented reality and robotics.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include improved accuracy in determining device position, real-time tracking capabilities, and enhanced user experiences in applications like augmented reality.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Potential commercial applications of this technology include augmented reality apps, indoor navigation systems, robotics, and location-based services.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art for this technology could be related to computer vision systems used for object recognition and tracking in real-time applications.

=== What are the specific sensors used in this technology and how do they contribute to determining device position? ===
The specific sensors used in this technology could include gyroscopes, accelerometers, and magnetometers, which help in measuring orientation, motion, and magnetic field data to determine the device's position accurately.

=== How does the environment property map help in refining the device's position for more precise results? ===
The environment property map provides a coarse position that acts as a reference point, allowing for the refinement of the device's position by comparing it with the environment properties associated with different positions. This helps in limiting the necessary work for determining a more precise position.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an apparatus, method, and computer readable medium related to determining the position of a device, for example determining the pose of a camera. varying embodiments discuss the use of sensors and captured images to construct an environment property map, which provides reference information in the form of environment properties that are associated with positions, such as camera poses. embodiments of the disclosure discuss using the environment property map online (e.g. in real time) in order to determine the position of a device. in some embodiments, the environment property map provides a coarse position that is used to refine or limit the necessary work for determining a more precise position.



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