公开(公告)号：US11843443B1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-12

申请号：US17235855

申请日：2021-04-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dhruv Khati ,  Shiva Krishna Narra ,  Sudhir K. Baghel ,  Sanjeevi Balasubramanian ,  Sebastian Balint Seeber ,  Anjaneyulu Maganti ,  Jeremiah Hsu ,  Venkateswara Rao Manepalli

IPC: H04B7/08 ,  G01S19/22 ,  G01S19/42

CPC classification number: H04B7/0894 ,  G01S19/22 ,  G01S19/428

Abstract: Methods, devices, and apparatus to adapt operating parameters for satellite signal reception and transmission by a wireless device to mitigate effects of fading due to specular reflections are described herein. The wireless device measures received signal power levels and compares characteristics of the measurements over an observation duration to at least one fading criteria to determine whether to operate in a normal or adaptive mode. While operating in the adaptive mode, the wireless device alternates between high performance mode time periods and low performance mode time periods. The wireless device indicates to a ground station associated with the satellite in which operating mode the wireless device is operating via an uplink data message transmitted during a data cycle at the start of a high or low performance mode time period. The ground station schedules data transmissions accordingly during subsequent data cycles of the high or low performance mode time periods.

公开(公告)号：US11785577B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US17730999

申请日：2022-04-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anjaneyulu Maganti ,  Dhruv Khati ,  Krishna Myneni ,  Shiva Krishna Narra ,  Sanjeevi Balasubramanian

IPC: H04W64/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H01Q3/00

CPC classification number: H04W64/003 ,  G06F3/016 ,  H01Q3/005

Abstract: An electronic device determines a position of a communicaiton hub of a wireless network. In response to determining a position of a communication hub of a wireless communication network, the electronic device may operate one or more actuators to move the device to adjust the orientation of the device relative to the communication hub. As such, the mobile communicating device may adjust the orientation of the device relative to the communication hub to provide more reliable and/or more efficient communication of data.

公开(公告)号：US20230082984A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-16

申请号：US17716765

申请日：2022-04-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dhruv Khati ,  Shiva Krishna Narra ,  Krishna Myneni ,  Anjaneyulu Maganti ,  Sanjeevi Balasubramanian

IPC: H04W16/22 ,  H04W16/28 ,  H04B17/391 ,  G06T7/33

Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein include capturing images via cameras or light sensors of a mobile communication device, processing the image to determine obstructed (e.g., by foliage) portions and unobstructed (e.g., open sky) portions of the images, and generating a grid indicating the obstructed and unobstructed portions. The device may then adjust operating characteristics, such as synchronizing with a communication hub or other mobile communication device, performing a handover with the communication hub or other mobile communication device, determining transmission power or an amount to increase transmission power, selecting an antenna, determining a beam direction, determining a discontinuous reception cycle or a frequency for receiving data, providing an indication to stop or proceed through certain areas (e.g., to take advantage of areas with higher signal quality or avoid areas with lower signal quality), and the like, based on the obstructed and unobstructed portions identified in the grid.

公开(公告)号：US20220109954A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-07

申请号：US17322780

申请日：2021-05-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shiva Krishna Narra ,  Sanjeevi Balasubramanian ,  Dhruv Khati ,  Anjaneyulu Maganti

IPC: H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/70 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for selecting locations for transmitting emergency beacons. In an embodiment, a method comprises: determining a current location of a mobile device in a geographic area; configuring a transmitter of the mobile device for device-to-device (D2D) communication; determining one or more candidate transmit locations for D2D communication, wherein each candidate transmit location is determined based at least in part on its elevation, proximity to a D2D device density location that is within a maximum communication distance from the candidate transmit location, and an availability of a trail or path to the candidate transmit location; receiving input selecting a particular candidate transmit location from the one or more candidate transmit locations; in accordance with the input, determining a route from the current location of the mobile device to the particular candidate transmit location; and presenting the route through an output device.

公开(公告)号：US11012816B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-18

申请号：US16407146

申请日：2019-05-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shiva Krishna Narra ,  Sanjeevi Balasubramanian ,  Dhruv Khati ,  Anjaneyulu Maganti

IPC: H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/70 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for selecting locations for transmitting emergency beacons. In an embodiment, a method comprises: determining a current location of a mobile device in a geographic area; configuring a transmitter of the mobile device for device-to-device (D2D) communication; determining one or more candidate transmit locations for D2D communication, wherein each candidate transmit location is determined based at least in part on its elevation, proximity to a D2D device density location that is within a maximum communication distance from the candidate transmit location, and an availability of a trail or path to the candidate transmit location; receiving input selecting a particular candidate transmit location from the one or more candidate transmit locations; in accordance with the input, determining a route from the current location of the mobile device to the particular candidate transmit location; and presenting the route through an output device.

公开(公告)号：US12245050B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-04

申请号：US17716765

申请日：2022-04-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dhruv Khati ,  Shiva Krishna Narra ,  Krishna Myneni ,  Anjaneyulu Maganti ,  Sanjeevi Balasubramanian

IPC: H04W16/22 ,  G06T7/33 ,  H04B17/391 ,  H04W16/28 ,  H04W36/24 ,  H04W36/36

Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein include capturing images via cameras or light sensors of a mobile communication device, processing the image to determine obstructed (e.g., by foliage) portions and unobstructed (e.g., open sky) portions of the images, and generating a grid indicating the obstructed and unobstructed portions. The device may then adjust operating characteristics, such as synchronizing with a communication hub or other mobile communication device, performing a handover with the communication hub or other mobile communication device, determining transmission power or an amount to increase transmission power, selecting an antenna, determining a beam direction, determining a discontinuous reception cycle or a frequency for receiving data, providing an indication to stop or proceed through certain areas (e.g., to take advantage of areas with higher signal quality or avoid areas with lower signal quality), and the like, based on the obstructed and unobstructed portions identified in the grid.

公开(公告)号：US20240080681A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-07

申请号：US17902488

申请日：2022-09-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dhruv Khati ,  Sanjeevi Balasubramanian ,  Shiva Krishna Narra ,  Krishna Myneni ,  Anjaneyulu Maganti

IPC: H04W16/28 ,  H04W76/10

CPC classification number: H04W16/28 ,  H04W76/10

Abstract: An electronic device includes a transmitter and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry determines trends of positions (e.g., elevation angles) of communication nodes and compare the trends of the positions. Based on the comparison between the trends of the positions, the processing circuitry selects a communication node for communication and uses the transmitter to transmit a signal to the selected communication node.

公开(公告)号：US20240022630A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-18

申请号：US18476170

申请日：2023-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dhruv Khati ,  Krishna Myneni ,  Shiva Krishna Narra ,  Sanjeevi Balasubramanian ,  Anjaneyulu Maganti

IPC: H04L67/1087 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04W4/20

CPC classification number: H04L67/1087 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04W4/20

Abstract: A mobile communication device is configured to receive updated network data, such as updated Content Delivery Network (CDN) data utilized to access a first network, without accessing the first network and a second network, such as a Wi-Fi or cellular network. The mobile communication device periodically transmits, via a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, a beacon signal indicating a network data request for the updated network data. A rate at which the mobile communication device periodically transmits the beacon signal is based on various criteria, such as an origination date of network data stored on the mobile communication device, an amount of time between the origination date and the present date, a battery health of the mobile communication device, and/or various inputs to the mobile communication device. An additional mobile communication device receives the beacon signal and transmits the updated network data to the mobile communication device.

公开(公告)号：US20230081455A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-16

申请号：US17713681

申请日：2022-04-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Krishna Myneni ,  Dhruv Khati ,  Shiva Krishna Narra ,  Sanjeevi Balasubramanian ,  Anjaneyulu Maganti

IPC: H04W28/08 ,  H04W72/10 ,  H04W4/90 ,  H04W76/50

Abstract: An electronic device determines that a first network is inaccessible and that non-prioritized services associated with a second network are unavailable. In response, the electronic device communicates non-prioritized data via a third network. Additionally, in response to determining that prioritized services associated with the second network are available, the electronic device transmits a priority message using the second network while communicating the non-prioritized data via the third network. In response to determining the first network is accessible, the electronic device communicates additional non-prioritized data and an additional priority message using the first network.

公开(公告)号：US11044594B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-22

申请号：US16217361

申请日：2018-12-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sanjeevi Balasubramanian ,  Shiva Krishna Narra ,  Tarik Tabet ,  Dhruv Khati ,  Lydi Smaini ,  Anjaneyulu Maganti ,  Mohit Narang ,  Tiberiu Muresan

IPC: H04W4/90 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04L5/00 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04W52/02 ,  H04W4/70 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04L1/00

Abstract: In a method of device-to-device communication, a user device initially sends an emergency message repeatedly at a first repeating frequency. When a specified number acknowledgement (ACK) messages are received, the user device sends the emergency message repeatedly at a reduced repeating frequency. The repeating frequency may be further reduced when more ACK messages are received.