Systems and methods for locating mobile devices within a vehicle
US11678155B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/48
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
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.
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