Tracking a wireless device using a seamless handoff between a vehicle and a mobile device
US10536815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus are disclosed for tracking a wireless device using a seamless handoff between a vehicle and a mobile device. An example vehicle includes internal and external antennas, a sensor, and an infotainment head unit with a display. The infotainment head unit tracks, using the external antenna, a wireless-enabled object exterior to the vehicle. The infotainment head unit also determines a location of the mobile device associated with the vehicle based on the sensor and the internal and external antennas. Additionally, when the mobile device exits the vehicle, the infotainment head unit automatically transitions tracking information to the mobile device.
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