18105462. METHOD FOR POSITIONING USING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

METHOD FOR POSITIONING USING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING SAME

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Yi Yang of Suwon-si (KR)

Moonseok Kang of Suwon-si (KR)

Chiho Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Hyunchul Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Sungjun Lim of Suwon-si (KR)

Jonghoon Jang of Suwon-si (KR)

Moongee Cho of Suwon-si (KR)

Kunyoung Choi of Suwon-si (KR)

Woosup Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Sukgi Hong of Suwon-si (KR)

Youngsuk Yoo of Suwon-si (KR)

METHOD FOR POSITIONING USING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18105462 titled 'METHOD FOR POSITIONING USING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING SAME

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an electronic device that supports ultra-wideband communication and is capable of determining the location of an external electronic device. The device includes a communication module, a memory, a processor, and a location determination module.

• The communication module enables ultra-wideband communication.
• The memory stores correction values corresponding to different data ranges for positioning data of the external electronic device.
• The processor is connected to the communication module and the memory.
• The location determination module is connected to the processor and is responsible for determining the location of the external electronic device.

The location determination module performs the following tasks:

• It acquires the phase difference of arrival of a signal received from the external electronic device.
• It determines the data range that corresponds to the acquired phase difference of arrival from the stored correction values.
• It calculates the angle of arrival of the signal using the correction value corresponding to the determined data range.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Indoor positioning systems: The device can be used to accurately determine the location of objects or people within a building or facility.
• Asset tracking: The technology can be utilized to track the location of valuable assets, such as equipment or inventory, in real-time.
• Navigation systems: The device can enhance navigation systems by providing precise location information, especially in areas where GPS signals may be weak or unavailable.

Problems solved by this technology:

• Accurate positioning: The device addresses the challenge of accurately determining the location of an external electronic device by utilizing ultra-wideband communication and correction values.
• Indoor positioning challenges: Traditional positioning technologies like GPS may not work effectively indoors, but this technology provides a solution for accurate indoor positioning.

Benefits of this technology:

• Improved accuracy: The use of ultra-wideband communication and correction values allows for more precise location determination.
• Real-time tracking: The technology enables real-time tracking of objects or people, providing up-to-date location information.
• Versatility: The device can be used in various applications and environments, making it a versatile solution for location determination.

Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device may include: a communication module that supports ultra-wideband communication; a memory that stores correction values respectively corresponding to a plurality of data ranges divided according to a specified condition, in relation to data for positioning of an external electronic device; a processor operatively connected to the communication module and the memory; and a location determination module operatively connected to the processor. The location determination module may be configured to: acquire a phase difference of arrival of a signal calculated on the basis of the signal received from the external electronic device via the communication module; determine a data range corresponding to the acquired phase difference of arrival of the signal from among the plurality of data ranges; and calculate the angle of arrival of the signal by using a correction value corresponding to the determined data range from among the correction values. Various other embodiments are possible.