Apple inc. (20240200962). PROVIDING DIRECTIONAL AWARENESS INDICATORS BASED ON CONTEXT simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 PROVIDING DIRECTIONAL AWARENESS INDICATORS BASED ON CONTEXT
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PROVIDING DIRECTIONAL AWARENESS INDICATORS BASED ON CONTEXT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Directional Awareness Indicators
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
PROVIDING DIRECTIONAL AWARENESS INDICATORS BASED ON CONTEXT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Brian W. Temple of Santa Clara CA (US)
Devin W. Chalmers of Oakland CA (US)
Thomas G. Salter of San Francisco CA (US)
Yiqiang Nie of San Francisco CA (US)
PROVIDING DIRECTIONAL AWARENESS INDICATORS BASED ON CONTEXT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240200962 titled 'PROVIDING DIRECTIONAL AWARENESS INDICATORS BASED ON CONTEXT
Simplified Explanation
Various implementations disclosed in this patent application involve devices, systems, and methods that provide directional awareness indicators based on context detected in a physical environment.
- Obtaining sensor data from one or more sensors in a physical environment.
- Detecting a context associated with the use of the device based on the sensor data.
- Determining whether to present a directional awareness indicator based on the detected context.
- Identifying a direction for the directional awareness indicator, such as a cardinal direction or towards an anchored location.
- Presenting the directional awareness indicator based on the identified direction.
Key Features and Innovation
- Devices, systems, and methods for providing directional awareness indicators based on context in a physical environment.
- Utilization of sensor data to detect context associated with the use of the device.
- Determination of when to present a directional awareness indicator to benefit the user.
- Identification of a direction for the indicator, such as a cardinal direction or towards an anchored location.
- Presentation of the directional awareness indicator based on the identified direction.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in navigation systems, augmented reality devices, and location-based services to provide users with directional guidance in various environments.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the challenge of providing users with accurate directional awareness indicators based on the context of their physical environment.
Benefits
- Enhanced user experience by providing accurate directional guidance.
- Improved navigation in unfamiliar or complex environments.
- Increased safety by helping users orient themselves in their surroundings.
Commercial Applications
- "Directional Awareness Indicator System for Navigation Devices" - Potential commercial uses include navigation apps, smart glasses, and location-based services. This technology could enhance user experience and safety in various commercial applications.
Prior Art
Further research can be conducted in the field of sensor-based directional guidance systems and context-aware technologies to explore prior art related to this innovation.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on advancements in sensor technology, augmented reality systems, and location-based services to understand how this technology can be further improved and integrated into various applications.
Questions about Directional Awareness Indicators
Directional awareness indicators provide users with accurate guidance in unfamiliar environments, helping them navigate effectively and reach their destinations with ease.
What are the potential commercial uses of directional awareness indicators in augmented reality devices?
Directional awareness indicators can enhance the user experience in augmented reality devices by providing real-time guidance and information based on the user's physical surroundings.
Original Abstract Submitted
various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that provides directional awareness indicators based on context detected in a physical environment. for example, an example process may include obtaining sensor data from one or more sensors of the device in a physical environment, detecting a context associated with a use of the device in the physical environment based on the sensor data, determining whether to present a directional awareness indicator based on determining that the context represents a state in which the user would benefit from the directional awareness indicator, and in accordance with determining to present the directional awareness indicator, identifying a direction for the directional awareness indicator, wherein the direction corresponds to a cardinal direction or a direction towards an anchored location or an anchored device, and presenting the directional awareness indicator based on the identified direction.
