公开(公告)号：US20170070847A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15354598

申请日：2016-11-17

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Steven R. Altman ,  Stephen A. Sprigg ,  Liz Gasser ,  Joel Linsky ,  Leif Woodahl ,  Jason Kenagy ,  Jose Menendez ,  Charles S. Wurster ,  Paul Jacobs ,  Neville Meijers ,  Peggy Johnson ,  Dave Wise ,  Kevin Hunter

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04W4/80 ,  G01S1/02 ,  G06Q20/3224 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04H60/90 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04W4/025 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W12/00518 ,  H04W12/02 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for locating a wireless identity transmitter with a central server connected with one or more proximity broadcast receivers, such as stationary receivers or mobile devices operating as wireless receivers. The wireless identity transmitter may be a compact device configured to broadcast messages, such as through Bluetooth® advertisements, including an identification code. When within proximity, a proximity broadcast receiver may receive broadcast messages from the wireless identity transmitter and relay location information along with the wireless identity transmitter's identification code to a central server as sighting messages. The proximity broadcast receiver's own location may provide an approximate location for the wireless identity transmitter. The central server may process sighting messages, which may include signal strength information, to accurately locate the wireless identity transmitter. The central server may transmit data to third-party devices and/or mobile devices of users in response to receiving sightings messages.

Abstract translation: 用于利用与一个或多个邻近广播接收机连接的中央服务器来定位无线标识发射机的方法，系统和设备，例如作为无线接收机操作的固定接收机或移动设备。 无线标识发射机可以是被配置为广播诸如通过蓝牙广告的消息的紧凑设备，包括识别码。 当在邻近时，邻近广播接收机可以从无线标识发射机接收广播消息，并将中继位置信息连同无线标识发射机的识别码一起发送到中心服务器作为瞄准消息。 邻近广播接收机本身的位置可以为无线标识发射机提供大致的位置。 中央服务器可以处理可能包括信号强度信息的瞄准消息，以准确地定位无线标识发射机。 中央服务器可以响应于接收到的目标消息向用户的第三方设备和/或移动设备发送数据。

公开(公告)号：US20140106677A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14053441

申请日：2013-10-14

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Steven R. Altman

IPC: H04B1/38 ,  H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04B1/3827 ,  G08B25/004 ,  G08B25/016 ,  H04B1/385 ,  H04B2001/3855 ,  H04B2001/3861 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04M2250/06 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W12/06 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/1262 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/166 ,  Y02D70/23 ,  Y02D70/26 ,  Y02D70/40

Abstract: A wearable wireless portable device (“WWPD”) includes cellular/WAN communications circuitry for establishing a direct connection to a telecommunication network and a low-power short range radio for establishing an indirect connection to the telecommunication network via the communications circuitry of the more feature-rich mobile device. The WWPD may be configured to deactivate its cellular/WAN communications circuitry (and other resource such as GPS) to communicate with a more feature-rich mobile device (e.g., a smartphone) via low-power short range communication technologies when it is in close proximity to the mobile device, and activate its cellular/WAN circuitry to provide cellular and/or network connectivity when it is not in close proximity to the mobile device. The WWPD does not require the bulky battery systems, which enables the WWPD to be packaged into a small and lightweight device, such as a wrist watch or pendant and enables longer battery life for the battery of the WWPD.

Abstract translation: 可穿戴式无线便携式设备（“WWPD”）包括用于建立与电信网络的直接连接的蜂窝/ WAN通信电路和用于通过更多特征的通信电路建立到电信网络的间接连接的低功率短距离无线电 丰富的移动设备。 WWPD可以被配置为当其处于关闭状态时，通过低功率短距离通信技术来停用其蜂窝/ WAN通信电路（和诸如GPS的其他资源）以与更富特征的移动设备（例如，智能电话机）进行通信 靠近移动设备，并且当其不紧邻移动设备时，激活其蜂窝/ WAN电路以提供蜂窝和/或网络连接。 WWPD不需要庞大的电池系统，这使得WWPD能够被包装在诸如手表或吊坠之类的小型轻便装置中，并且能够为WWPD电池提供更长的电池寿命。

公开(公告)号：US20130217332A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13773379

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Steven R. Altman ,  Stephen A. Sprigg ,  Liz Gasser ,  Joel Linsky ,  Leif Woodahl ,  Jason Kenagy ,  Jose Menendez ,  Charles S. Wurster ,  Paul Jacobs ,  Neville Meijers ,  Peggy Johnson ,  Dave Wise ,  Kevin Hunter

IPC: H04H60/90

CPC classification number: H04W4/80 ,  G01S1/02 ,  G06Q20/3224 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04H60/90 ,  H04L43/10 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04W4/025 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W12/02 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for locating a wireless identity transmitter with a central server connected with one or more proximity broadcast receivers, such as stationary receivers or mobile devices operating as wireless receivers. The wireless identity transmitter may be a compact device configured to broadcast messages, such as through Bluetooth® advertisements, including an identification code. When within proximity, a proximity broadcast receiver may receive broadcast messages from the wireless identity transmitter and relay location information along with the wireless identity transmitter's identification code to a central server as sighting messages. The proximity broadcast receiver's own location may provide an approximate location for the wireless identity transmitter. The central server may process sighting messages, which may include signal strength information, to accurately locate the wireless identity transmitter. The central server may transmit data to third-party devices and/or mobile devices of users in response to receiving sightings messages.

Abstract translation: 用于利用与一个或多个邻近广播接收机连接的中央服务器来定位无线标识发射机的方法，系统和设备，例如作为无线接收机操作的固定接收机或移动设备。 无线标识发射机可以是被配置为广播诸如通过蓝牙广告的消息的紧凑设备，包括识别码。 当在邻近时，邻近广播接收机可以从无线标识发射机接收广播消息，并将中继位置信息连同无线标识发射机的识别码一起发送到中心服务器作为瞄准消息。 邻近广播接收机本身的位置可以为无线标识发射机提供大致的位置。 中央服务器可以处理可能包括信号强度信息的瞄准消息，以准确地定位无线标识发射机。 中央服务器可以响应于接收到的目标消息向用户的第三方设备和/或移动设备发送数据。

公开(公告)号：US20130217333A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13833291

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Stephen A. Sprigg ,  Steven R. Altman ,  Elizabeth A. Gasser ,  Joel Linsky ,  Leif A. Woodahl ,  Jose R. Menendez ,  Charles S. Wurster ,  Paul E. Jacobs ,  Neville J. Meijers ,  Margaret L. Johnson ,  David E. Wise ,  Kevin E. Hunter ,  Mark A. Maggenti ,  Paul J. Lafata ,  Christopher P. Hebert ,  Jason B. Kenagy

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/80 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for presenting rewards to users based on proximity of short-range wireless devices. A wireless identity transmitter may periodically transmit wireless broadcast messages that include obscured identifiers. When within proximity, a proximity broadcast receiver, such as a mobile device carried by a user, may receive and relay the broadcast messages to a server which may process the included information. Based on decrypting the obscured identifiers, the central server may determine whether relayed messages relate to devices associated with a reward program, and may calculate rewards, such as coupons, money, or prizes. Rewards may be presented to users based on sensor data indicated within broadcast messages. In an embodiment, when the server receives a sighting message related to an active search for a target device, a reward is presented to the user of the proximity broadcast receiver that transmitted the sighting message.

Abstract translation: 基于短距离无线设备的接近度向用户呈现奖励的方法，系统和设备。 无线标识发射机可以周期性地发送包括模糊标识符的无线广播消息。 当接近时，诸如用户携带的移动设备的接近广播接收机可以接收并将广播消息中继到可处理所包含的信息的服务器。 基于解密隐藏的标识符，中央服务器可以确定中继的消息是否与与奖励程序相关联的设备有关，并且可以计算奖励，例如优惠券，金钱或奖品。 奖励可以基于广播消息中指示的传感器数据呈现给用户。 在一个实施例中，当服务器接收到与目标设备的主动搜索相关的瞄准消息时，向发送了瞄准消息的邻近广播接收机的用户呈现奖励。

公开(公告)号：US10158391B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-18

申请号：US14053441

申请日：2013-10-14

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Steven R. Altman

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04B1/3827 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W4/80 ,  G08B25/00 ,  G08B25/01

Abstract: A wearable wireless portable device (“WWPD”) includes cellular/WAN communications circuitry for establishing a direct connection to a telecommunication network and a low-power short range radio for establishing an indirect connection to the telecommunication network via the communications circuitry of the more feature-rich mobile device. The WWPD may be configured to deactivate its cellular/WAN communications circuitry (and other resource such as GPS) to communicate with a more feature-rich mobile device (e.g., a smartphone) via low-power short range communication technologies when it is in close proximity to the mobile device, and activate its cellular/WAN circuitry to provide cellular and/or network connectivity when it is not in close proximity to the mobile device. The WWPD does not require the bulky battery systems, which enables the WWPD to be packaged into a small and lightweight device, such as a wrist watch or pendant and enables longer battery life for the battery of the WWPD.