17945034. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSISTED CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSISTED CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sachin J Sane of San Jose CA (US)
Thanigaivelu Elangovan of Cupertino CA (US)
Rajesh Ambati of Los Altos Hills CA (US)
Richard B Warren of Cupertino CA (US)
Rachid Kachemir of Mountain View CA (US)
Ampy B Fejes of Los Altos CA (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSISTED CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17945034 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSISTED CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY
Simplified Explanation
Embodiments provide apparatuses and techniques for guiding a user to a location with cellular connectivity in the event of a loss of cellular connectivity.
- Notification generated based on expiration of a timer, screen unlock operation, or application connection failure.
- Notification indicates time of connectivity loss and distance to nearest location with cellular connectivity.
- User equipment displays map interface showing current location, nearest location with cellular connectivity, and path to get there.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in mobile devices, vehicles, and other equipment to help users quickly find a location with cellular connectivity in case of an emergency or loss of signal.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of users being stranded without cellular connectivity, especially in remote or unfamiliar areas where it may be difficult to find a signal.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include increased safety and peace of mind for users, as well as improved efficiency in finding a location with cellular connectivity in emergency situations.
Potential Commercial Applications
- Emergency response systems
- Navigation and mapping applications
- Outdoor recreation equipment
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments herein provide apparatuses and techniques for providing a notification indicating guidance to reaching cellular connectivity in the event of a loss of cellular connectivity and for guiding a user of a user equipment to a location with cellular connectivity. The notification may be generated based on expiration of a timer, a screen unlock operation, or an application connection failure. The notification may indicate how long ago the cellular connectivity loss occurred and how far away a nearest location is with a cellular connectivity was. The user equipment may display a map interface based on user input selecting the notification. The map interface may show a map of the current location of the user equipment, a nearest location with cellular connectivity to the user equipment, and a path, which includes a tracked path of user equipment and a proposed path to the nearest location with cellular connectivity.
