Apparatus and method for robust indoor/outdoor object localization and tracking using multiple antennas technique

Abstract

This disclosure describes novel schemes and utilities that promote sustainable usage of smartphones. It describes apparatus and methods to prevent phone loss, prevent overheating problems, decrease energy waste of the battery, prevent overcharging, decrease packaging waste, and encourage sustainable behavior among users to increase the life of the electronic product. In addition, this application characterize mechanism for localization of people and objects. The apparatus and methods may be applied to promote sustainable usage of other electronic devices such as tablets, laptops, pocket PCs, personal digital assistants (PDAs), e-readers, wearable devices, and etc. In addition, a framework has been presented which can be applied to promote sustainable behavior for any consumer electronics products including smartphones. In addition, novel localization apparatus and methods is presented in this application that can be applied for general localization / tracking purposes.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation in part application for U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 16 / 237,921 and U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 15 / 396,493 and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 304,944 filed on Mar. 8, 2016, U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 321,906 filed on Apr. 13, 2016, and U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 16 / 237,921 filed on Jan. 2, 2019, and U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 15 / 396,493 filed on Dec. 31, 2016 the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0002]This invention was made with government support under CBET 1236447 awarded by National Science Foundation. The government has certain rights in the invention.COPYRIGHT NOTICE[0003]Some parts of the disclosure of this patent application contain materials that are subject to copyright protection. The owner of the copyright has no objection to the fa...

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Benefits of technology

This patent is about new ways to make smartphones and other electronic devices last longer and be more energy efficient. It describes how to prevent phones from being lost, overheating, and how to reduce the waste of battery energy. The patent also mentions how to locate people and objects using the devices. This technology can be applied to any electronic device, including tablets, laptops, and wearable electronics. Overall, the patent offers a comprehensive solution for promoting sustainable use of smartphones and other electronic devices.

Problems solved by technology

Market growth in consumer electronics generates a lot of environmental burdens including contamination due to scarce materials, greenhouse effect, and e-waste management challenges.

However, most approaches do not overcome the unsustainable use such as frequently replacing a device before end of life.

To date, limited guidance has been developed to help designers create a product with a reduced environmental impact.

However, the DWI method does not promise affecting how user thinks.

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