Systems and methods for locating mobile devices within a vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US11678155B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-13

    申请号:US17315095

    申请日:2021-05-07

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W4/40 H04W4/026

    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by sensors inside an enclosure of a vehicle, signals generated by signal generators in the enclosure of the vehicle. One of the sensors or signal generators may be part of a mobile device inside the enclosure. The method also includes determining a location and orientation of the mobile device from the signals. The method further includes determining, based on the location and orientation of the mobile device, an object in the enclosure that the mobile device is pointing to. The mobile device further includes transmitting a message to the mobile device in response to determining that the mobile device is pointing to the object, so as to cause the mobile device to display a user interface to allow the mobile device to control the object.

    Visual content overlay system
    23.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11640812B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-02

    申请号:US17315159

    申请日:2021-05-07

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An augmented reality display system included in a vehicle generates an augmented reality display, on one or more transparent surfaces of the vehicle. The augmented reality display can include an indicator of the vehicle speed which is spatially positioned according to the speed of the vehicle relative to the local speed limit. The augmented reality display can include display elements which conform to environmental objects and can obscure and replace content displayed on the objects. The augmented reality display can include display elements which indicate a position of environmental objects which are obscured from direct perception through the transparent surface. The augmented reality display can include display elements which simulate one or more particular environmental objects in the environment, based on monitoring manual driving performance of the vehicle by a driver. The augmented reality display can include display elements which identify environmental objects and particular zones in the environment.

    Systems and methods for locating mobile devices within a vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US11006257B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-11

    申请号:US16779195

    申请日:2020-01-31

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by sensors inside an enclosure of a vehicle, signals generated by signal generators in the enclosure of the vehicle. One of the sensors or signal generators may be part of a mobile device inside the enclosure. The method also includes determining a location and orientation of the mobile device from the signals. The method further includes determining, based on the location and orientation of the mobile device, an object in the enclosure that the mobile device is pointing to. The mobile device further includes transmitting a message to the mobile device in response to determining that the mobile device is pointing to the object, so as to cause the mobile device to display a user interface to allow the mobile device to control the object.

    System and method for identifying available parking locations

    公开(公告)号:US10354531B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-16

    申请号:US15267745

    申请日:2016-09-16

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a method for identifying parking locations. The current disclosure presents a technique for identifying parking locations within a geographical area. In one embodiment, a database is populated and stores information associated with parking locations. The database can include coordinates associated with parking locations and other relevant attributes. In another embodiment, the information from the database may be used to identify and present a visual representation and route to available parking locations.

    Voice and touch user interface
    30.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09719797B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-01

    申请号:US14209815

    申请日:2014-03-13

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G01C21/3697 G01C21/36 G01C21/362

    Abstract: Various examples are directed to an electronic device capable of touch input through a touch-sensitive surface and/or voice input through a microphone. In some examples, the electronic device may be used in an automobile. For example, some or all of the electronic device may be mounted in a dashboard for use while driving. The electronic device may provide informational content, entertainment content, navigation, and communication features in such a manner that user interaction may be minimized, thus providing a safe driving experience. This can be accomplished by performing tasks and presenting content automatically, without the need for user input, and by allowing user input through voice controls, touch screen controls, and/or physical controls mounted on the dashboard or steering wheel, among other possibilities.

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