METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING, TRANSMITTING AND/OR USING BEACONS

    公开(公告)号:US20220279361A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-01

    申请号:US17664201

    申请日:2022-05-19

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using beacon signals are described. One or more sectorized base stations are used in some embodiments to transmit beacon signals into zones, e.g., each zone being at least partially covered by one or more beacon signals. Use of sectorized base stations allows a single base station, e.g., a Bluetooth or other base station capable of transmitting beacon signals, to cover a number of different zones avoiding the need for multiple different beacon transmitters at different locations to establish different beacon coverage areas. Sectorization of a Bluetooth base station and the ability to remotely or locally configure the base station allows for great flexibility to use beacon signals in stores or other locations without the need for numerous individual battery powered beacon transmitters at floor or display level.

    Estimating user risk based on wireless location determination

    公开(公告)号:US11226392B1

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-18

    申请号:US16999422

    申请日:2020-08-21

    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments for estimating risk associated with a user of a wireless device. In some embodiments, the risk relates to a risk of infection by a contagious disease. For example, in some embodiments, the contagious disease is Coronavirus 2019. In some embodiments, locations of multiple wireless devices are estimated based on signal strengths of signals associated with the devices. Neighboring devices are identified based on highest probability regions of the devices that are determined based on associated signals. A measure of proximity to other devices is then determined based on probabilities that each device is located in neighboring regions. The risk is then based on the measure of proximity. In some embodiments, a risk of a first user associated with a first wireless device is based, in part, on a risk of a second user within a proximity of the first user.

    GUIDED ALIGNMENT OF WIRELESS DEVICE ORIENTATION

    公开(公告)号:US20210243717A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-05

    申请号:US16915336

    申请日:2020-06-29

    Abstract: Embodiments provide for guided alignment of the orientation of two wireless devices. A first wireless device is at a known position and a known orientation. A signal from a second wireless device is received via a plurality of receive elements of the first wireless device. The first wireless device measures phase differences of the signal at the plurality of receive elements, and determines locations of each of the second wireless device's transmit elements based on the differences. Based on the transmit element locations, and a known antenna layout of the second wireless device, an orientation of the second wireless device is determined. Based on differences between the determined orientation and the known orientation of the first wireless device, instructions for aligning the devices are generated. Once the devices are aligned, location estimates of a third wireless device are made by both the first wireless device and the second wireless device.

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH INFORMATION IN A WIRELESS SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20210195552A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-24

    申请号:US17196729

    申请日:2021-03-09

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing and using signals transmitted by a device, e.g., a low cost beacon transmitter device, to facilitate making location determinations with regard to the transmitting device and/or making a decision of when or how to use location information generated based on received signals are described. In accordance with some features the processing performed on the received signal strength measurements is based on whether or not the device from which the signals are received is in motion. The size of a sample period used as a processing window when determining device location is based, in some embodiments, on the rate of motion. When and/or how to use location determinations are performed is also based on motion in some embodiments. Machine learning updates of location determination parameters, based on received signals, are disabled when the signals are from devices determined to be in motion.

    Multi-layer statistical wireless terminal location determination

    公开(公告)号:US12248081B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-11

    申请号:US18194445

    申请日:2023-03-31

    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments for determining a location of a wireless terminal. The wireless terminal measures signal strength of a plurality of wireless transmitters. Based on this information, a plurality of location probability surfaces are generated. Each location probability surface indicates a plurality of probabilities that the wireless terminal is in each of a corresponding plurality of geographic regions. These probability surfaces are then averaged to determine a composite location probability surface. A motion probability surface is also determined, which stores a plurality of probabilities indicating variations of motion of the wireless terminal. The composite location probability surface is then updated based on the motion probability surface. A location estimate of the wireless terminal is then determined based on the updated composite location probability surface.

    METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH INFORMATION IN A WIRELESS SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20240210513A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-27

    申请号:US18600092

    申请日:2024-03-08

    CPC classification number: G01S5/017 G06N20/00 H04B17/318 H04W4/027 H04W64/003

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing and using signals transmitted by a device, e.g., a low cost beacon transmitter device, to facilitate making location determinations with regard to the transmitting device and/or making a decision of when or how to use location information generated based on received signals are described. In accordance with some features the processing performed on the received signal strength measurements is based on whether or not the device from which the signals are received is in motion. The size of a sample period used as a processing window when determining device location is based, in some embodiments, on the rate of motion. When and/or how to use location determinations are performed is also based on motion in some embodiments. Machine learning updates of location determination parameters, based on received signals, are disabled when the signals are from devices determined to be in motion.

    MULTI-LAYER STATISTICAL WIRELESS TERMINAL LOCATION DETERMINATION

    公开(公告)号:US20230251343A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-10

    申请号:US18194445

    申请日:2023-03-31

    CPC classification number: G01S5/0252

    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments for determining a location of a wireless terminal. The wireless terminal measures signal strength of a plurality of wireless transmitters. Based on this information, a plurality of location probability surfaces are generated. Each location probability surface indicates a plurality of probabilities that the wireless terminal is in each of a corresponding plurality of geographic regions. These probability surfaces are then averaged to determine a composite location probability surface. A motion probability surface is also determined, which stores a plurality of probabilities indicating variations of motion of the wireless terminal. The composite location probability surface is then updated based on the motion probability surface. A location estimate of the wireless terminal is then determined based on the updated composite location probability surface.

    METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATING TO THE USE OF REAL AND/OR VIRTUAL BEACONS

    公开(公告)号:US20230095476A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-30

    申请号:US18073380

    申请日:2022-12-01

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to use of actual and/or virtual beacons are described. Virtual beacons are virtual in that an actual beacon need not be transmitted but a rather a virtual beacon transmitter at a desired location maybe considered to transmit virtual beacons. In some embodiments a set of beacon transmitter information for one or more beacons is supplied to devices in a communications system. The beacon transmitter information indicates transmission power and location of actual and virtual beacon transmitters as well as information to be communicated by virtual beacons. Devices with access to beacon information can determine based on the location of a wireless terminal whether the wireless terminal is within coverage area of a virtual beacon and report reception of the virtual beacon to the wireless terminal or a component of the wireless terminal which acts upon receiving an indication of beacon reception.

    LOCATION DETERMINATION BASED ON PHASE DIFFERENCES

    公开(公告)号:US20220342031A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-27

    申请号:US17811789

    申请日:2022-07-11

    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments for determining a location of a device based on phase differences of a signal received from the device. In some embodiments, expected phase differences for signals transmitted from a plurality of regions are determined. The expected phase differences are those differences of the signal when received at each of a plurality of receive elements of a receiving device. By comparing phase differences of a signal received from the device to the expected phase differences, a location of the device is determined.

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