18513898. System For Determining Position Both Indoor and Outdoor simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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System For Determining Position Both Indoor and Outdoor
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Peter Meier of Los Gatos CA (US)
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 18513898 titled 'System For Determining Position Both Indoor and Outdoor
Simplified Explanation
The patent application discusses a method for determining the position of a device, such as a camera, using sensors and captured images to create an environment property map that provides reference information for determining the device's position.
- Sensors and captured images are used to construct an environment property map.
- The map contains environment properties associated with positions, like camera poses.
- The map can be used in real-time to determine the device's position.
- It provides a coarse position that can be used to refine or limit the work needed to determine a more precise position.
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 using a combination of sensors and captured images.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved accuracy in determining device position, real-time tracking capabilities, and reduced computational work needed for precise positioning.
Potential Commercial Applications
Real-Time Positioning Technology for Cameras and Devices
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.