Apple inc. (20240353230). PROBE BASED ROUTING DIRECTIONS simplified abstract

PROBE BASED ROUTING DIRECTIONS

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Christian J. West of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Daniel Chen of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Adam K. Wigmore of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Sofia Boutahar of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Daniel A. Palm of Aptos CA (US)

Guido Brueckner of San Francisco CA (US)

Song Gao of Milpitas CA (US)

Ilya M. Sandler of Cupertino CA (US)

Kaspar Fischer of San Francisco CA (US)

Daniel R. Delling of Monte Sereno CA (US)

Julian M. Dibbelt of San Jose CA (US)

PROBE BASED ROUTING DIRECTIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240353230 titled 'PROBE BASED ROUTING DIRECTIONS

The present application pertains to devices and components that involve generating direction paths based on probe data of prior travel on a road system.

• Utilizes probe data of prior travel on a road system
• Generates direction paths for providing directions
• Includes apparatus, systems, and methods
• Aimed at enhancing navigation and route planning
• Innovates in the field of location-based services

Potential Applications: - Navigation systems - GPS devices - Traffic management systems - Delivery route optimization - Emergency response planning

Problems Solved: - Improving accuracy of directions - Enhancing efficiency of route planning - Optimizing travel time - Enhancing user experience - Increasing safety on the road

Benefits: - More precise navigation - Time and fuel savings - Reduced traffic congestion - Improved emergency response times - Enhanced overall transportation efficiency

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Navigation Systems for Enhanced Route Planning" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as transportation, logistics, emergency services, and personal navigation devices. It can improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology differ from traditional GPS systems? - This technology utilizes probe data of prior travel to generate more accurate and efficient directions compared to traditional GPS systems. 2. What potential challenges could arise in implementing this technology on a large scale? - Challenges may include data privacy concerns, integration with existing systems, and ensuring real-time updates for accurate directions.

Original Abstract Submitted

the present application relates to devices and components including apparatus, systems, and methods to generate direction paths to be utilized for providing directions based on probe data of prior travel on a road system.