MFTB Holdco, Inc. (20240233260). Automated Localization Using Beacon Transmitter Devices Of Data Acquired In Buildings simplified abstract

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Automated Localization Using Beacon Transmitter Devices Of Data Acquired In Buildings

Organization Name

MFTB Holdco, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Sean P. Cier of Ravensdale WA (US)

Sing Bing Kang of Redmond WA (US)

Chris North of Seattle WA (US)

Automated Localization Using Beacon Transmitter Devices Of Data Acquired In Buildings - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240233260 titled 'Automated Localization Using Beacon Transmitter Devices Of Data Acquired In Buildings

The abstract describes techniques for using computing devices to automate operations with wireless transmitter devices in a building to determine the acquisition locations of images or data, and then use this information in further automated processes.

  • Automated operations using computing devices with wireless transmitter devices in a building
  • Determining acquisition locations of images or data without distance-measuring devices
  • Using acquired data and acquisition location information in automated processes
  • Analyzing panorama images in multi-room buildings without distance information
  • Utilizing acquisition location information for controlling navigation of devices

Potential Applications: - Automated image analysis in indoor environments - Navigation control for autonomous vehicles - Building management systems

Problems Solved: - Simplifying the process of determining acquisition locations in buildings - Enhancing automation in data acquisition and analysis - Improving navigation control based on acquired data

Benefits: - Increased efficiency in data acquisition and analysis - Enhanced automation in building management - Improved navigation control for devices

Commercial Applications: Title: Automated Indoor Image Analysis and Navigation Control System This technology can be applied in industries such as: - Real estate for property assessment - Retail for customer behavior analysis - Security for surveillance systems

Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of data acquisition in buildings? - This technology streamlines the process of determining acquisition locations and utilizing acquired data for automated operations, leading to increased efficiency in data analysis. 2. What are the potential applications of using acquisition location information for navigation control? - The acquisition location information can be used to enhance navigation control for devices such as autonomous vehicles, improving their efficiency and accuracy.


Original Abstract Submitted

techniques are described for using computing devices to perform automated operations for using wireless transmitter devices (e.g., beacon devices) at a building for determining the acquisition locations of images or other data acquired at the building, and for subsequently using the acquired data and determined acquisition location information in one or more further automated manners. images to be analyzed may include panorama images acquired at acquisition locations in an interior of a multi-room building, and the determined acquisition location information may include a location on a building floor plan and optionally orientation direction—the acquisition location determination may further be performed without having or using information from any distance-measuring devices about distances from an image's acquisition location to objects in the surrounding building. the acquisition location information may be used in various automated manners, including for controlling navigation of devices (e.g., autonomous vehicles).