18384274. LOCATING METHOD USING ADVERTISEMENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREFOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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LOCATING METHOD USING ADVERTISEMENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREFOR
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Wonkyoung Jang of Suwon-si (KR)
LOCATING METHOD USING ADVERTISEMENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18384274 titled 'LOCATING METHOD USING ADVERTISEMENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREFOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes methods and electronic devices that can help locate missing electronic devices by transmitting advertisement packets and receiving response signals from nearby external electronic devices.
- Method involves transmitting a first-type advertisement packet to a first external electronic device and determining if it is missing based on the lack of response signal.
- If the device is missing, a second-type advertisement packet is transmitted to a nearby external electronic device.
- Upon receiving a response signal for the second-type advertisement packet, information about the missing electronic device is transmitted to the nearby device.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Lost and found services for electronic devices.
- Anti-theft measures for electronic devices.
- Location tracking for personal belongings.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Difficulty in locating missing electronic devices.
- Lack of efficient communication between nearby devices to aid in locating missing devices.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved chances of recovering missing electronic devices.
- Quick and easy way to track the location of personal belongings.
- Enhanced security measures for electronic devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed are methods and electronic devices configured to transmit, at a first period, a first-type advertisement (ADV) packet to a first external electronic device using the wireless communication circuit; determine that the electronic device is missing based on location information of the electronic device if a first response signal for the first-type ADV packet is not received from the first external electronic device; in response to determining that the electronic device is missing, transmit, at a second period, a second-type ADV packet to a nearby external electronic device using the wireless communication circuit; receive a second response signal for the second-type ADV packet from a second external electronic device; and transmit, to the second external electronic device, a signal including information of the electronic device based on reception of the second response signal.
