Electronic Device Movement State Detection Using Pass and Calendar Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face challenges in reliably determining their movement states using motion-sensing data alone, as this data is often insufficient for accurate determination.
Innovation Solution
The system integrates motion sensor data with data from pass applications and calendar applications to determine the movement state of an electronic device, utilizing pass information such as redemption times, event start/end times, and calendar events to enhance the accuracy of movement state determination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If motion sensor data alone is used to determine device movement state, then the device complexity is reduced, but the measurement precision and reliability of movement state determination deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple data sources including motion sensor data, pass application data (transit redemption information), and calendar application data (scheduled events) to determine device movement state. This merging of diverse data sources compensates for the insufficiency of motion sensor data alone, improving measurement precision without significantly increasing device complexity since these are existing components being integrated.
2Reliability
If multiple data sources are integrated to determine movement state, then the reliability of movement state determination improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system makes existing applications (pass application, calendar application) serve a additional function of providing movement state determination data. The pass application's transit redemption data and calendar application's event data are repurposed to infer movement states, achieving improved reliability without adding dedicated hardware or complex specialized systems.
3Productivity
If motion sensor data is continuously monitored to determine movement state, then the productivity of movement state detection is improved, but the use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses pass application data (transit redemption times) and calendar application data (event start/end times) to predict upcoming movement states in advance. By knowing the user's scheduled activities and transit trips beforehand, the system can anticipate movement states without continuous real-time monitoring, reducing energy consumption while maintaining detection effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The pass and calendar applications themselves provide the data needed for movement state determination as part of their normal operation. The system leverages data these applications already collect and store for their primary purposes, eliminating the need for separate dedicated data collection mechanisms and reducing overall energy requirements.
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AI summary
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for managing movement states of an electronic device are provided that may leverage pass data from a pass application when determining a current or future movement state of an electronic device.