公开(公告)号：US09198003B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US13756458

申请日：2013-01-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lukas M. Marti ,  Robert Mayor ,  Shannon M. Ma

IPC: H04W24/00 ,  H04W4/04 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/04 ,  G01C21/206 ,  G01S5/0252 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H04M1/00 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W88/02 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: Surveying techniques for generating location fingerprint data are described. A mobile device can survey a venue by measuring, at multiple locations at the venue, signals from one or more signal sources. At each location, the mobile device can take multiple measurements of signals. The mobile device can take each measurement at a distinct orientation. The measurements can be used to determine expected measurements of the signals at the venue. Differences between the multiple measurements of signals can be used to determine a variance of the expected measurements. The expected measurements and variance can be designated as location fingerprint data for the venue. The location fingerprint data can be used by mobile devices for determining a location at the venue.

Abstract translation: 描述了生成位置指纹数据的测量技术。 移动设备可以通过在场地的多个位置处测量来自一个或多个信号源的信号来测量场地。 在每个位置，移动设备可以进行多个信号测量。 移动设备可以以不同的方向进行每次测量。 测量可用于确定场地信号的预期测量。 信号的多重测量之间的差异可用于确定预期测量的方差。 预期的测量和方差可以被指定为场地的位置指纹数据。 位置指纹数据可以由移动设备用于确定场地的位置。

公开(公告)号：US09113300B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US14191330

申请日：2014-02-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lukas M. Marti ,  Shannon M. Ma ,  Robert Mayor ,  Augustin Prats ,  Brian J. Tucker ,  Christopher J. Edmonds ,  Joakim Linde ,  Pejman Lotfali Kazemi

IPC: H04W24/00 ,  H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/021 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W40/244 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: A proximity fence can be a location-agnostic fence defined by signal sources having no geographic location information. The proximity fence can correspond to a group of signal sources instead of a point location fixed to latitude and longitude coordinates. A signal source can be a radio frequency (RF) transmitter broadcasting a beacon signal. The beacon signal can include a payload that includes an identifier indicating a category to which the signal source belongs, and one or more labels indicating one or more subcategories to which the signal source belongs. The proximity fence defined by the group of signal sources can trigger different functions of application programs associated with the proximity fence on a mobile device, when the mobile device moves within the proximity fence and enters and exits different parts of the proximity fence corresponding to the different subcategories.

Abstract translation: 靠近栅栏可以是由不具有地理位置信息的信号源定义的与位置无关的栅栏。 接近栅栏可以对应于一组信号源，而不是固定在纬度和经度坐标上的点位置。 信号源可以是广播信标信号的射频（RF）发射机。 信标信号可以包括包括指示信号源所属的类别的标识符和指示信号源所属的一个或多个子类别的一个或多个标签的有效载荷。 当移动设备在邻近围栏内移动并进入和离开对应于不同的邻近栅栏的不同部分时，由信号源组定义的邻近栅栏可以触发与移动设备上的邻近栅栏相关联的应用程序的不同功能 子类别。

公开(公告)号：US20150073703A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14502104

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： François M. Jouaux ,  Rama Krishna Chitta ,  Lukas M. Marti ,  Michael P. Dal Santo ,  Ronald Keryuan Huang

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/028 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01S5/0278 ,  G01S5/0294 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W88/005

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for determining transit routes through crowd-sourcing, for determining an estimated time of arrival (ETA) of a vehicle of the transit route at a given location, and for providing predictive reminders to a user for catching a vehicle of the transit route. A server receives signal source information about wireless signal sources detected by user devices, including information about a first wireless signal source detected by some devices. The server determines that the first wireless signal source is moving. The server determines that the first wireless signal source is associated with a public transit route upon determining that the signal source information satisfies one or more selection criteria. The server stores information associating the first wireless signal source with the public transit route as transit movement data corresponding to the public transit route.

Abstract translation: 用于通过人群来确定过境路线的方法，系统和计算机程序产品，用于确定在给定位置处的运输路线的车辆的估计到达时间（ETA），并且用于向用户提供预测提醒以捕获 过境路线的车辆。 服务器接收关于用户设备检测到的无线信号源的信号源信息，包括有关某些设备检测到的第一无线信号源的信息。 服务器确定第一个无线信号源正在移动。 在确定信号源信息满足一个或多个选择标准之后，服务器确定第一无线信号源与公共交通路线相关联。 服务器存储将第一无线信号源与公共交通路线相关联的信息作为与公共交通路线对应的过境运动数据。

公开(公告)号：US20140357196A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US13909982

申请日：2013-06-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Robert W. Mayor ,  Pejman Lotfali Kazemi ,  Lukas M. Marti

IPC: H04B17/00

CPC classification number: H04B17/318 ,  H04B17/21

Abstract: A wireless electronic device may include wireless communications circuitry and processing circuitry. The wireless communications circuitry may receive radio-frequency signals from external communications circuitry in a number of frequency channels of a communications band. The processing circuitry may gather received signal quality data such as receive signal strength indicator (RSSI) values from the radio-frequency signals received in each of the frequency channels. The processing circuitry may accumulate respective probability distributions of gathered RSSI values for each frequency channel and may compare each of the probability distributions to generate RSSI offset values for each frequency channel. The processing circuitry may gather additional RSSI values in one or more frequency channels and may adjust the additional RSSI values based on the associated RSSI offset values. The processing circuitry may use the adjusted RSSI values to determine an accurate location of the wireless electronic device.

Abstract translation: 无线电子设备可以包括无线通信电路和处理电路。 无线通信电路可以在通信频带的多个频率信道中从外部通信电路接收射频信号。 处理电路可以从每个频道中接收的射频信号收集接收信号质量数据，例如接收信号强度指示符（RSSI）值。 处理电路可以累积每个频率信道的收集的RSSI值的各自的概率分布，并且可以比较每个概率分布以产生每个频率信道的RSSI偏移值。 处理电路可以在一个或多个频率信道中收集附加的RSSI值，并且可以基于相关联的RSSI偏移值来调整附加的RSSI值。 处理电路可以使用经调整的RSSI值来确定无线电子设备的准确位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140213299A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US13756458

申请日：2013-01-31

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Lukas M. Marti ,  Robert Mayor ,  Shannon M. Ma

IPC: H04W4/04

CPC classification number: H04W4/04 ,  G01C21/206 ,  G01S5/0252 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H04M1/00 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W88/02 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: Surveying techniques for generating location fingerprint data are described. A mobile device can survey a venue by measuring, at multiple locations at the venue, signals from one or more signal sources. At each location, the mobile device can take multiple measurements of signals. The mobile device can take each measurement at a distinct orientation. The measurements can be used to determine expected measurements of the signals at the venue. Differences between the multiple measurements of signals can be used to determine a variance of the expected measurements. The expected measurements and variance can be designated as location fingerprint data for the venue. The location fingerprint data can be used by mobile devices for determining a location at the venue.

Abstract translation: 描述了生成位置指纹数据的测量技术。 移动设备可以通过在场地的多个位置处测量来自一个或多个信号源的信号来测量场地。 在每个位置，移动设备可以进行多个信号测量。 移动设备可以以不同的方向进行每次测量。 测量可用于确定场地信号的预期测量。 信号的多重测量之间的差异可用于确定预期测量的方差。 预期的测量和方差可以被指定为场地的位置指纹数据。 位置指纹数据可以由移动设备用于确定场地的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140213294A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US13756470

申请日：2013-01-31

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Lukas M. Marti ,  Robert Mayor ,  Shannon M. Ma

IPC: H04W4/04

CPC classification number: H04W4/04 ,  G01S5/0236 ,  G01S5/0252 ,  H04W4/025 ,  H04W64/00

Abstract: Methods, program products, and systems for reducing a location search space are described. A mobile device, when arriving at a venue, can determine a location of the mobile device using signals from one or more signal sources associated with the venue. The mobile device can use a coarse location estimator to estimate a coarse location of the mobile device at the venue. The mobile device can request, from a server, detailed location data associated with the coarse location. The detailed location data can include location fingerprint data associated with a portion of the venue that includes the coarse location. The mobile device can determine an estimated location that has finer granularity than the coarse location using the location fingerprint data.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于减少位置搜索空间的方法，程序产品和系统。 移动设备在到达场地时可以使用来自与场地相关联的一个或多个信号源的信号来确定移动设备的位置。 移动设备可以使用粗略位置估计器来估计移动设备在场地的粗略位置。 移动设备可以从服务器请求与粗略位置相关联的详细位置数据。 详细的位置数据可以包括与包括粗略位置的场地的一部分相关联的位置指纹数据。 使用位置指纹数据，移动设备可以确定具有比粗略位置更精细的粒度的估计位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140171068A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13715710

申请日：2012-12-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Lukas M. Marti ,  Robert Mayor ,  Shannon M. Ma

IPC: H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/025 ,  G01S1/047 ,  G01S1/06 ,  G01S5/0252 ,  G01S5/0278 ,  H04W64/00

Abstract: A mobile device can be in multiple states of location determination. In each state, the mobile device can use a distinct subsystem to determine a location. A state machine of the mobile device can manage the states, including determining which state the mobile device is in and whether a transition between the states has occurred. A transition can be triggered by a sensor of the mobile device and confirmed by another sensor of the mobile device. When the state machine detects a transition, the mobile device can switch location determination from one subsystem to another subsystem, and change a map user interface to one that is best suited for the new subsystem.

Abstract translation: 移动设备可以处于多个位置确定状态。 在每个状态下，移动设备可以使用不同的子系统来确定位置。 移动设备的状态机可以管理状态，包括确定移动设备在哪个状态以及状态之间是否发生转换。 转移可由移动设备的传感器触发并由移动设备的另一传感器确认。 当状态机检测到转换时，移动设备可以将位置确定从一个子系统切换到另一个子系统，并将地图用户界面更改为最适合新子系统的映射用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US20140136451A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13783195

申请日：2013-03-01

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Lukas M. Marti ,  Ronald Keryuan Huang ,  Shannon M. Ma

IPC: G06N99/00

CPC classification number: G06N20/00

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products are disclosed for machine learning to determine preferential device behavior. In some implementations, a server receives inputs, including attributes from a client device, crowd-sourced data from a number of other devices and a priori knowledge. The server includes a concept engine that applies machine-learning process to the inputs. The output of the machine learning process is transported to the client device. At the client device, a client engine associates attributes observed at the device to the machine learning output to determine a user profile. Applications may access the user profile to determine preferential device behavior, such as provide targeted information to the user or take action on the device that is personalized to the user of the device.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于机器学习的系统，方法和计算机程序产品以确定优先设备行为。 在一些实现中，服务器接收来自客户端设备的输入，来自多个其他设备的来源数据和先验知识的输入。 服务器包括一个将机器学习过程应用于输入的概念引擎。 机器学习过程的输出被传送到客户端设备。 在客户端设备中，客户端引擎将设备观察到的属性与机器学习输出相关联，以确定用户配置文件。 应用程序可以访问用户简档以确定优先的设备行为，例如向用户提供有针对性的信息或对设备的用户个性化的设备采取行动。

公开(公告)号：US20140122040A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US13664354

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lukas M. Marti

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/5009

Abstract: Crowds of people within an environment can be modeled in real time. A multitude of mobile devices located within an environment can periodically transmit their geographical locations over networks to a remote server. The remote server can use these geographical locations to generate a current real-time model of a crowd of people who possess the mobile devices that transmitted the geographical locations. The remote server can transmit the model over networks back to the mobile devices. The mobile devices can use the received model to present useful information to the users of those mobile devices.

Abstract translation: 环境中的人群可以实时建模。 位于环境中的多个移动设备可以通过网络周期性地将其地理位置发送到远程服务器。 远程服务器可以使用这些地理位置来生成拥有传输地理位置的移动设备的一群人的当前实时模型。 远程服务器可以通过网络将模型发送回移动设备。 移动设备可以使用所接收的模型来向这些移动设备的用户呈现有用的信息。

公开(公告)号：US12153154B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-26

申请号：US17566476

申请日：2021-12-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： François M. Jouaux ,  Rama Krishna Chitta ,  Lukas M. Marti ,  Michael P. Dal Santo ,  Ronald Keryuan Huang

IPC: G01S5/02 ,  G01C21/26 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G06Q10/047 ,  G06Q10/101 ,  G06Q90/00 ,  G08G1/01 ,  G08G1/123 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/024 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/40 ,  H04W4/42 ,  H04W88/00

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for determining transit routes through crowd-sourcing, for determining an estimated time of arrival (ETA) of a vehicle of the transit route at a given location, and for providing predictive reminders to a user for catching a vehicle of the transit route. A server receives signal source information about wireless signal sources detected by user devices, including information about a first wireless signal source detected by some devices. The server determines that the first wireless signal source is moving. The server determines that the first wireless signal source is associated with a public transit route upon determining that the signal source information satisfies one or more selection criteria. The server stores information associating the first wireless signal source with the public transit route as transit movement data corresponding to the public transit route.