18598939. Altitude Enhanced Geofence simplified abstract (Google LLC)
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Altitude Enhanced Geofence
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Inventor(s)
Andrew Larsen Axley of Bend OR (US)
Erin Rebecca Griffiths of Santa Clara CA (US)
Altitude Enhanced Geofence - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18598939 titled 'Altitude Enhanced Geofence
The patent application describes a system for an altitude-enhanced geofence, where a geofence manager maintains a three-dimensional virtual boundary for a geographic area associated with a user. The manager determines the spatial positioning of a portable electronic device relative to the virtual boundary and monitors barometric pressure surrounding the device using sensors. Based on the monitored pressure, the manager can determine the altitude of the device and initiate functions if it is within the vertical boundary of the virtual boundary.
- Geofence manager maintains a three-dimensional virtual boundary for a geographic area.
- Determines the spatial positioning of a portable electronic device relative to the virtual boundary.
- Monitors barometric pressure surrounding the device using sensors.
- Determines the altitude of the device based on the monitored pressure.
- Initiates functions if the device is within the vertical boundary of the virtual boundary.
Potential Applications: - Enhanced location-based services - Improved asset tracking and management - Enhanced security and surveillance systems
Problems Solved: - Increased accuracy and reliability of geofencing systems - Better monitoring and control of devices within a specific geographic area
Benefits: - Enhanced safety and security for users - Improved efficiency in asset tracking and management - Better customization of location-based services
Commercial Applications: Title: "Altitude-Enhanced Geofencing Technology for Enhanced Location-Based Services" This technology can be utilized in industries such as logistics, transportation, and security for improved tracking, monitoring, and control of assets and devices within specific geographic areas.
Questions about Altitude-Enhanced Geofencing Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the accuracy of geofencing systems? 2. What are the potential security implications of using altitude-enhanced geofencing technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
This document describes systems and techniques directed at an altitude enhanced geofence. In aspects, a geofence manager maintains a three-dimensional virtual boundary for a geographic area associated with a user. The geofence manager determines a spatial positioning of a portable electronic device associated with the user relative to the virtual boundary. Based on a determination that the portable electronic device is within a horizontal boundary of the virtual boundary, the geofence manager monitors a barometric pressure surrounding the portable electronic device using information from at least one sensor associated with the portable electronic device. The geofence manager can determine an altitude of the portable electronic device based on the monitored pressure and initiate one or more functions if the altitude indicates the portable electronic device is within a vertical boundary of the virtual boundary. Through such techniques, the geofence manager can increase the accuracy and reliability of geofencing systems.
