Location selection for transmitting emergency beacons

    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.

    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.

    Apparatus and method for controlling the temperature of a mobile device
    43.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for controlling the temperature of a mobile device 有权
    用于控制移动设备的温度的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09161314B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-13

    申请号:US13902573

    申请日:2013-05-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W52/30 G08B21/182 H04W52/22 H04W52/281 H04W52/367

    Abstract: A method implemented on a mobile device that starts by receiving a temperature reading from a sensor included on the mobile device. The temperature reading is compared to a threshold temperature and a power cap is set when the temperature reading is greater than the threshold temperature. The power cap is a maximum transmission power of the mobile device. The method then determines if the mobile device is transmitting a critical message. The power cap is released for a period of time if the power cap is set and the mobile device is determined to be sending a critical message. Other embodiments are also described.

    Abstract translation: 一种在移动设备上实现的方法,其通过从包括在移动设备上的传感器接收温度读数开始。 将温度读数与阈值温度进行比较,并且当温度读数大于阈值温度时设置功率帽。 功率帽是移动设备的最大传输功率。 该方法然后确定移动设备是否正在发送关键消息。 如果功率上限被设置并且移动设备被确定发送关键消息,则电源帽被释放一段时间。 还描述了其它实施例。

    Canopy coverage determination for improved wireless connectivity

    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.

    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.

    CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK DATA SHARING BETWEEN MOBILE DEVICES

    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.

    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.

    SEAMLESS MOBILITY FOR WIRELESS DEVICES
    49.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230354137A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-02

    申请号:US17929219

    申请日:2022-09-01

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W36/32 H04W36/08 H04W16/28

    Abstract: User equipment may include a transmitter and a receiver coupled to an antenna to enable the user equipment to transmit and receive user data with a base station of the wireless network. However, the user equipment may perform power-consuming searches to determine a base station for connection. Furthermore, the connection may be affected by blockages and transitions during mobility scenarios. As such, it may be beneficial for the user equipment to implement mobility procedures. For example, the user equipment may form links with multiple base stations of a cell cluster for transitioning. In another example, the wireless network may generate a map with locations of base stations and beam characteristics for the user equipment to determine coverage areas and decrease a number of transitions. Still in another example, the user equipment may receive blockage information to predict a blockage and implement mobility procedures to maintain wireless service during a blockage.

    SEAMLESS MOBILITY FOR WIRELESS DEVICES
    50.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230354129A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-02

    申请号:US17929210

    申请日:2022-09-01

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W36/08 H04W36/30 H04W36/32 H04W36/0085

    Abstract: User equipment may include a transmitter and a receiver coupled to an antenna to enable the user equipment to transmit and receive user data with a base station of the wireless network. However, the user equipment may perform power-consuming searches to determine a base station for connection. Furthermore, the connection may be affected by blockages and transitions during mobility scenarios. As such, it may be beneficial for the user equipment to implement mobility procedures. For example, the user equipment may form links with multiple base stations of a cell cluster for transitioning. In another example, the wireless network may generate a map with locations of base stations and beam characteristics for the user equipment to determine coverage areas and decrease a number of transitions. Still in another example, the user equipment may receive blockage information to predict a blockage and implement mobility procedures to maintain wireless service during a blockage.

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