Apple inc. (20240276373). CONTINUOUS DEVICE INTERACTION DISCOVERY simplified abstract
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CONTINUOUS DEVICE INTERACTION DISCOVERY
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Inventor(s)
Benjamin A. Detwiler of San Diego CA (US)
Brent M. Ledvina of San Francisco CA (US)
Michele Bavaro of Cupertino CA (US)
CONTINUOUS DEVICE INTERACTION DISCOVERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240276373 titled 'CONTINUOUS DEVICE INTERACTION DISCOVERY
The techniques disclosed in this patent application involve receiving proximity messages via a wireless personal area network, where each message includes a proximity identifier calculated using a unique identifier for a nearby electronic device. The process also includes retrieving a set of device identifiers from a database that correspond to devices in the first electronic device's contact list. For each message received, the system determines if the proximity identifier matches a device identifier, generating an event score based on the matching messages to determine the probability of an event occurring between the first electronic device and another device.
- Receiving proximity messages via a wireless personal area network
- Calculating proximity identifiers using unique device identifiers
- Retrieving device identifiers from a database
- Matching proximity messages with device identifiers to generate an event score
- Determining the probability of an event occurring based on the event score
Potential Applications: - Location-based services - Proximity-based authentication systems - Contact tracing applications - Smart home automation systems - Asset tracking solutions
Problems Solved: - Enhancing security through proximity-based identification - Improving user experience in location-based services - Enabling efficient contact tracing in public health emergencies
Benefits: - Increased security and privacy protection - Enhanced user convenience and personalized experiences - Efficient and accurate event detection and tracking
Commercial Applications: Title: Proximity-Based Authentication Systems for Enhanced Security This technology can be utilized in various industries such as healthcare, retail, logistics, and smart home automation to enhance security, improve user experiences, and enable efficient tracking and identification processes.
Questions about Proximity-Based Authentication Systems: 1. How does this technology improve security in location-based services? 2. What are the potential privacy concerns associated with using proximity identifiers for event detection?
Original Abstract Submitted
the techniques disclosed herein may include receiving proximity messages during a first time period via a wireless personal area network. each proximity message may include a proximity identifier calculated using a unique identifier for a proximate electronic device. in addition, the techniques may include retrieving, from a database, a set of device identifiers corresponding to devices in the first electronic device's contact list. the techniques may include for each message: determining whether the proximity identifier of the proximate electronic device matches a device identifier, thereby determining matching proximity messages. moreover, the techniques may include generating an event score for the first time period based on the matching proximity messages, the event score having a probability that an event has occurred between the first electronic device another device. also, the techniques may include determining whether an event has occurred by comparing the event score to an event threshold.
