18501971. SOUND-BASED LOCATION DETECTION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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SOUND-BASED LOCATION DETECTION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jian Yu of Mountain View CA (US)
Alessandro Toso of San Jose CA (US)
Andrew L. Doyle of San Francisco CA (US)
David W. Robison of San Jose CA (US)
Joyce E. Gorny of Fort Lee NJ (US)
Prateek Murgai of Cupertino CA (US)
SOUND-BASED LOCATION DETECTION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18501971 titled 'SOUND-BASED LOCATION DETECTION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Simplified Explanation: The technology described in the patent application involves determining the location of a device using sound output from the device itself.
- Sound output from one or more speakers of an electronic device is received by one or more microphones of another electronic device.
- The receiving device uses the sound input to determine the location of the emitting device.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Location determination based on sound output from the device.
- Utilization of speakers and microphones for location tracking.
Potential Applications:
- Indoor navigation systems.
- Asset tracking in warehouses or large facilities.
- Location-based services in smart homes.
Problems Solved:
- Improved accuracy in determining device location.
- Enhanced user experience in location-based applications.
Benefits:
- Precise location tracking without the need for GPS.
- Seamless integration into existing devices.
- Enhanced security features for tracking devices.
Commercial Applications:
- Smart home automation systems.
- Retail inventory management solutions.
- Indoor mapping and navigation services.
Questions about Location Tracking Technology: 1. How does this technology compare to GPS-based location tracking systems? 2. What are the potential privacy concerns associated with using sound for location tracking?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in the field of acoustic-based location tracking systems is exploring new algorithms and techniques to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
Aspects of the subject technology relate to determining a location of a device using sound that is output from the device. For example, an audio output from one or more speakers of an electronic device may be received at one or more microphones of another electronic device, and used by the other electronic device to determine the location of the electronic device.
