18065279. VISUAL SENSING FOR POSITIONING simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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VISUAL SENSING FOR POSITIONING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Anantharaman Balasubramanian of San Diego CA (US)
Kapil Gulati of Belle Mead NJ (US)
Sony Akkarakaran of Poway CA (US)
VISUAL SENSING FOR POSITIONING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18065279 titled 'VISUAL SENSING FOR POSITIONING
The patent application describes a method for wireless communication that incorporates visual sensing for positioning purposes.
- The method involves receiving an image of an object from an image capture device, along with location information containing a coordinate point or the position of the User Equipment (UE) based on the coordinate point.
- The coordinate point is determined by the relative orientation between the UE and a network entity, as well as a matched pair of points from different images of the same object captured by the network entity.
- This technology enables precise positioning of devices by utilizing visual data in wireless communication.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in indoor navigation systems to provide accurate positioning information. - It can enhance location-based services in various industries such as retail, healthcare, and logistics. - Augmented reality applications can benefit from improved spatial awareness and object recognition.
Problems Solved: - Overcoming limitations of traditional positioning systems that rely solely on signal strength or GPS data. - Enhancing the accuracy and reliability of location-based services in complex environments.
Benefits: - Improved accuracy in determining the position of devices in indoor and urban environments. - Enhanced user experience in location-based applications. - Increased efficiency in logistics and asset tracking.
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Indoor Positioning Technology for Location-Based Services This technology can be integrated into mobile apps for navigation, retail analytics, and inventory management systems. It can also be utilized in smart buildings for security and facility management purposes.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on visual positioning systems, computer vision technologies, and wireless communication protocols to understand the evolution of this innovation.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continually exploring advancements in visual sensing technologies, machine learning algorithms for object recognition, and the integration of visual data in wireless communication protocols.
Questions about Visual Sensing for Positioning: 1. How does visual sensing improve the accuracy of positioning in wireless communication systems? 2. What are the key challenges in implementing visual sensing for positioning in complex environments?
Original Abstract Submitted
This disclosure provides systems, methods, and devices for wireless communication that support visual sensing for positioning. In a first aspect, a method of wireless communication includes receiving a first image of an object from an image capture device. The method also includes receiving location information that includes a coordinate point, a position of the UE determined based on the coordinate point, or a combination thereof. The coordinate point is generated based on a relative orientation between the UE and a network entity, and a matched pair of points including a first point of the first image and a second point of a second image of the object captured by the network entity. Other aspects and features are also claimed and described.
