18598864. TECHNIQUES FOR PROVIDING A DIGITAL KEYCHAIN FOR PHYSICAL OBJECTS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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TECHNIQUES FOR PROVIDING A DIGITAL KEYCHAIN FOR PHYSICAL OBJECTS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Brad K. Herman of Culver City CA (US)
Shiraz Akmal of Playa Vista CA (US)
TECHNIQUES FOR PROVIDING A DIGITAL KEYCHAIN FOR PHYSICAL OBJECTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18598864 titled 'TECHNIQUES FOR PROVIDING A DIGITAL KEYCHAIN FOR PHYSICAL OBJECTS
- Simplified Explanation:**
This patent application discusses the creation of a digital keychain for physical objects using intelligent automated assistants. The method involves scanning objects in a real-world environment, identifying locking devices, authenticating users based on biometric data, obtaining unlocking instructions, and providing them to the user.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Creation of a digital keychain for physical objects - Use of real-time capturing devices to scan objects - Identification of locking devices within a real-world environment - Authentication of users based on biometric data and contextual information - Provision of unlocking instructions to users
- Potential Applications:**
- Home security systems - Access control for buildings and facilities - Smart lock technology for vehicles - Inventory management systems - Personal security devices
- Problems Solved:**
- Simplifying access to physical objects - Enhancing security measures for locking devices - Streamlining the process of unlocking objects - Providing a convenient digital solution for managing keys
- Benefits:**
- Improved security and access control - Convenience in managing keys and unlocking devices - Enhanced user experience with intelligent automated assistants - Potential for integration with smart home systems
- Commercial Applications:**
The technology can be utilized in various industries such as home security, automotive, and facility management. It offers a convenient and secure solution for managing keys and access control systems, catering to a wide range of commercial applications.
- Questions about the Technology:**
1. How does the authentication process work based on biometric data? 2. What are the potential limitations of using real-time capturing devices for scanning objects in a real-world environment?
Original Abstract Submitted
This relates generally to intelligent automated assistants and, more specifically, to provide a digital keychain for physical objects. An example method includes receiving a user request and in response to receiving the user request, scanning one or more objects within a real-world environment using a real-time capturing device associated with the electronic device in response to receiving a user request, generating one or more views of the one or more objects, identifying at least one of the one or more objects as a locking device based on the one or more views, authenticating the user based on biometric data and contextual information, obtaining instructions for unlocking the locking device in response to authenticating the user, and providing the instructions to the user.
