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=Electronic Devices With Anemometers=


==Organization Name==

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


[[Category:apple inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:David Macneil of San Mateo CA (US)|David Macneil of San Mateo CA (US)]][[Category:David Macneil of San Mateo CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Michael J. Glickman of Mountain View CA (US)|Michael J. Glickman of Mountain View CA (US)]][[Category:Michael J. Glickman of Mountain View CA (US)]]

[[:Category:John P. Bergen of San Jose CA (US)|John P. Bergen of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:John P. Bergen of San Jose CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Richard Yeh of Los Altos CA (US)|Richard Yeh of Los Altos CA (US)]][[Category:Richard Yeh of Los Altos CA (US)]]

==Electronic Devices With Anemometers - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240085449 titled 'Electronic Devices With Anemometers

==Simplified Explanation==

An electronic device includes a display that functions as an anemometer to measure the speed of ambient air in the device's environment. The display is monitored by a temperature sensor until it reaches an equilibrium temperature, then heated to measure a cooling response which is used to calculate the ambient air speed.

* The display in the device can be used as an anemometer to measure air speed.
* The display is monitored by a temperature sensor until it reaches equilibrium.
* The display is heated to measure a cooling response, which is used to calculate air speed.
* Other components, such as a pressure sensor, can be used to measure air speed by heating and measuring a cooling response.
* Multiple temperature sensors can be used to determine wind direction in addition to air speed.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied in weather stations, smart home devices, and outdoor activity trackers.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology solves the problem of accurately measuring air speed and wind direction in a compact and efficient manner.

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include precise measurements of air speed and wind direction, compact design, and versatility in various applications.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Potential commercial applications for this technology include weather monitoring devices, sports equipment, and environmental monitoring systems.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be traditional anemometers that are bulky and less versatile compared to this innovative electronic device.

== Unanswered Questions ==

=== How does this technology compare to traditional anemometers in terms of accuracy and reliability? ===
The article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional anemometers in terms of accuracy and reliability.

=== What are the potential limitations of using a display as an anemometer in different environmental conditions? ===
The article does not address the potential limitations of using a display as an anemometer in various environmental conditions.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an electronic device may include a housing and a display in the housing. the display may be used as an anemometer to measure the speed of ambient air in the device's environment. in particular, the display may be monitored by a temperature sensor until it reaches an equilibrium temperature, at which point it may be heated by increasing the brightness of the display or using a separate heater. after heating, a cooling response of the display may be measured, and the ambient air speed may be calculated based on the cooling response of the display. instead of measuring the air speed using the display, other components, such as a pressure sensor, may be used to measure the air speed by heating the components and measuring a cooling response of the components. multiple temperature sensors may be incorporated into the device to determine a wind direction in addition to air speed.



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