Google llc (20240214774). Altitude Enhanced Geofence simplified abstract
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Altitude Enhanced Geofence
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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 20240214774 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 around the device to calculate its altitude.
- 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 around the device to calculate its altitude.
- Initiates functions based on the altitude of the device within the virtual boundary.
- Increases accuracy and reliability of geofencing systems.
Potential Applications: - Location-based services - Asset tracking - Safety and security systems
Problems Solved: - Enhances accuracy of geofencing systems - Provides altitude information for better location tracking
Benefits: - Improved geofence accuracy - Enhanced location-based services - Better asset monitoring and security
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Geofencing Technology for Precise Location Tracking" This technology can be used in industries such as logistics, transportation, and outdoor recreation for accurate tracking and monitoring of assets and individuals.
Questions about Enhanced Geofencing Technology: 1. How does the altitude-enhanced geofence system improve location accuracy? - The system uses barometric pressure to calculate altitude, providing a more precise location of the device within the virtual boundary. 2. What are the potential security applications of this technology? - This technology can be used for monitoring and securing assets in various industries, enhancing safety and security measures.
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.
