公开(公告)号：US10136252B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-20

申请号：US15449817

申请日：2017-03-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Matthew E. Shepherd ,  Ronald K. Huang ,  Stephen J. Rhee ,  Daniel T. Kurtz ,  Erik Neuenschwander

IPC: H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W88/02 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W92/08

Abstract: An application manager of a mobile device can provide a user with the ability to control whether an application can use location information provided by a location subsystem of the mobile device. The application can request to be notified by the location subsystem when the mobile device crosses a geofence. When the mobile device crosses the geofence, the location subsystem provides a notice to the application. The application manager can intercept the notice to the application, and present an alert on a user interface. The application manager can then provide the notice to the application only upon receiving an input through the user interface confirming that the application still has permission to use location information.

公开(公告)号：US10080103B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-18

申请号：US15891453

申请日：2018-02-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Pejman Lotfali Kazemi ,  Lukas M. Marti ,  Robert Mayor ,  Shannon M. Ma ,  Ronald K. Huang

IPC: H04W24/00 ,  H04W4/021 ,  G01S5/02 ,  H04W64/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/022 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S5/0252 ,  H04W64/006

Abstract: Techniques of range free proximity determination are described. A mobile device can determine an entry into or exit from a proximity fence upon determining that the mobile device is sufficiently close to a signal source. The proximity fence can be a virtual fence defined by the signal source and associated with a service. The mobile device can detect signals from multiple signal sources. The mobile device can determine that, among the signal sources, one or more signal sources are located closest to the mobile device based on a ranking of the signal sources using signal strength. The mobile device can determine a probability indicating a confident level of the ranking. The mobile device can determine that the mobile device entered or exited a proximity fence associated with a highest ranked signal source satisfying a confidence threshold.

公开(公告)号：US09980195B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US14810036

申请日：2015-07-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ronald K. Huang ,  Jason Shi

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W36/24 ,  H04W36/30 ,  H04W36/08 ,  H04W36/32 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/04

CPC classification number: H04W36/24 ,  H04W36/08 ,  H04W36/30 ,  H04W36/32 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Data provided by an access point of a wireless local area network (“WLAN”) is used to assist a mobile device in cell reselection. If a serving cell of a cellular communications network is unsuitable for providing cellular service, a candidate cell co-located with the serving cell can be selected as the serving cell based on quality of service metrics associated with the serving cell and the candidate cell. The mobile device can be proactively commanded to switch to the candidate cell for receiving cellular service. In some implementations, the quality of service metrics are calculated from call logs collected from mobile devices operating in the cellular communications network. In some implementations, network information regarding serving cell performance can be used with the call logs to generate the quality of service metrics.

公开(公告)号：US09933527B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-03

申请号：US15250792

申请日：2016-08-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Glenn Donald MacGougan ,  Stephen J. Rhee ,  Robert Mayor ,  Ronald K. Huang

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G01S19/42 ,  G01C21/30 ,  G01S19/52

CPC classification number: G01S19/42 ,  G01C21/30 ,  G01S19/52 ,  G06F17/30241

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for determining the location and direction of travel of a mobile device using map vector constraints is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US09843894B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US14502464

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lukas M. Marti ,  Michael P. Dal Santo ,  Ronald K. Huang ,  Lili Cao

IPC: H04W4/02 ,  G06F9/54 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04M1/725 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  H04W4/04

CPC classification number: H04W4/021 ,  G06F9/54 ,  G06Q10/1095 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/26 ,  H04M1/72566 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04W4/027 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/04

Abstract: Systems, methods, and program products for providing services to a user by a mobile device based on the user's daily routine of movement. The mobile device determines whether a location cluster indicates a significant location for the user based on one or more hints that indicate an interest of the user in locations in the cluster. The mobile device can perform adaptive clustering to determine a size of area of the significant location based on how multiple locations converge in the location cluster. The mobile device can provide location-based services for calendar items, including predicting a time of arrival at an estimated location of a calendar item. The mobile device can provide various services related to a location of the mobile device or a significant location of the user through an application programming interface (API).

公开(公告)号：US20170343361A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15166202

申请日：2016-05-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anil K. Kandangath ,  Adam S. Howell ,  Ronald K. Huang ,  Xiaoyuan Tu

IPC: G01C21/30 ,  G01C21/16 ,  G01C21/36

CPC classification number: G01C21/30 ,  G01C21/165 ,  G01C21/3676 ,  G01C21/3694 ,  G01C22/006

Abstract: Systems, methods, devices and computer-readable storage mediums are disclosed for correcting a compass view using map data. In an implementation, a method comprises: receiving, by one or more sensors of a mobile device, sensor data; determining, by a processor of the mobile device, compass offset data for a compass view based on the sensor data and map data; determining, by the processor, a corrected compass view based on the compass offset data; and presenting, by the processor, the corrected compass view.

公开(公告)号：US20160337807A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15219243

申请日：2016-07-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ronald K. Huang ,  Robert Mayor ,  Lukas M. Marti

IPC: H04W4/02 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W48/16 ,  G01S5/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/027 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S5/0263 ,  G01S5/0278 ,  G01S5/0284 ,  G01S19/11 ,  G01S19/48 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W64/003 ,  H04W64/006

Abstract: Methods, program products, and systems of using a mobile WAP for location and context purposes are disclosed. In general, in one aspect, a server can estimate an effective location of a wireless access gateway using harvested data. The server can harvest location data from multiple mobile devices. The harvested data can include a location of each mobile device and an identifier of a wireless access gateway that is located within a communication range of the mobile device. In some implementations, the server can identify a mobile wireless access gateway based on a distance comparison. Data indicating the mobility of a wireless access gateway can be used by a mobile device to initiate one or more actions, including managing power of the mobile device, modifying entrance and exit conditions of virtual fences and determining a context of the mobile device.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用移动WAP进行位置和上下文目的的方法，程序产品和系统。 通常，在一个方面，服务器可以使用收获的数据估计无线接入网关的有效位置。 服务器可以从多个移动设备收集位置数据。 所收获的数据可以包括每个移动设备的位置和位于移动设备的通信范围内的无线接入网关的标识符。 在一些实现中，服务器可以基于距离比较来识别移动无线接入网关。 指示无线接入网关的移动性的数据可以由移动设备用于发起一个或多个动作，包括管理移动设备的功率，修改虚拟围网的入口和出口条件以及确定移动设备的上下文。

公开(公告)号：US20150350842A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14502677

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ronald K. Huang ,  Lili Cao ,  Lukas M. Marti ,  Michael P. Dal Santo

IPC: H04W4/02 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06Q10/10

CPC classification number: H04W4/021 ,  G06F9/54 ,  G06Q10/1095 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/26 ,  H04M1/72566 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04W4/027 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/04

Abstract: Systems, methods, and program products for determining a location of a calendar item are described. A mobile device can receive a calendar item including a description and a time. The mobile device can determine that, at the time specified in the calendar item, the mobile device is located at a location that is estimated to be significant to a user. The mobile device can store the description in association with the significant location. Upon receive a new calendar item containing at least one term in the description, the mobile device can predict that the user will visit the significant location at the time specified in the new calendar item. The mobile device can provide user assistance based on the prediction.

Abstract translation: 描述用于确定日历项目的位置的系统，方法和程序产品。 移动设备可以接收包括描述和时间的日历项目。 移动设备可以确定在日历项目中指定的时间，移动设备位于估计对用户有意义的位置。 移动设备可以存储与重要位置相关联的描述。 在接收到在描述中包含至少一个术语的新日历项目时，移动设备可以预测用户将在新日历项目中指定的时间访问重要位置。 移动设备可以基于预测提供用户帮助。

公开(公告)号：US20150350840A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14291404

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： HUNG A. PHAM ,  Ronald K. Huang

IPC: H04W4/02 ,  H04B17/21

CPC classification number: H04W4/027 ,  G01C22/006 ,  H04B17/21 ,  H04B17/27

Abstract: One example of determining an estimated time of arrival (ETA) based on calibrated distance includes a method implemented by a processor included in a mobile device to be carried by a user. An estimated distance between a starting location and an ending location is received. A calibration factor based on a location of the mobile device on the user's body and a movement pace of the user is determined. The estimated distance between the starting location and the ending location is modified based, in part, on the determined calibration factor resulting in a modified estimated distance. An estimated time to arrive (ETA) at the ending location is determined based, in part, on the modified estimated distance.

Abstract translation: 基于校准的距离确定估计到达时间（ETA）的一个示例包括由用户携带的移动设备中包括的处理器实现的方法。 接收到起始位置和结束位置之间的估计距离。 确定基于用户身体上的移动设备的位置和用户的移动速度的校准因子。 部分地基于导致修改的估计距离的确定的校准因子来修改起始位置和结束位置之间的估计距离。 部分地基于修改的估计距离来确定在结束位置处的估计到达时间（ETA）。

公开(公告)号：US20150350828A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14502464

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lukas M. Marti ,  Michael P. Dal Santo ,  Ronald K. Huang ,  Lili Cao

IPC: H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/04

CPC classification number: H04W4/021 ,  G06F9/54 ,  G06Q10/1095 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/26 ,  H04M1/72566 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04W4/027 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/04

Abstract: Systems, methods, and program products for providing services to a user by a mobile device based on the user's daily routine of movement. The mobile device determines whether a location cluster indicates a significant location for the user based on one or more hints that indicate an interest of the user in locations in the cluster. The mobile device can perform adaptive clustering to determine a size of area of the significant location based on how multiple locations converge in the location cluster. The mobile device can provide location-based services for calendar items, including predicting a time of arrival at an estimated location of a calendar item. The mobile device can provide various services related to a location of the mobile device or a significant location of the user through an application programming interface (API).

Abstract translation: 基于用户日常运动程序，由移动设备向用户提供服务的系统，方法和程序产品。 移动设备基于指示用户在群集中的位置的兴趣的一个或多个提示来确定位置群集是否指示用户的重要位置。 移动设备可以执行自适应聚类，以基于多个位置如何在位置聚类中聚合来确定重要位置的区域的大小。 移动设备可以为日历项目提供基于位置的服务，包括预测在日历项目的估计位置的到达时间。 移动设备可以通过应用编程接口（API）提供与移动设备的位置或用户的重要位置相关的各种服务。