DYNAMIC PROXIMITY CONTROL SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A method that is associated with a system, the method comprising:
- receiving, by a mobile station, a beacon signal from each of a plurality of location-beacon devices, wherein each location-beacon device is associated with a respective remote-controlled target;
estimating, by the system, a distance between the mobile station and each location-beacon device;
generating, by the system, a proximity list based on the estimated distance between the mobile station and each location-beacon device; and
dynamically updating, by the mobile station, based on a change in the composition of the proximity list, a displayed user interface that comprises the identity of a first remote-controlled target that is associated with the changed composition of the proximity list.
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Abstract
An illustrative dynamic proximity control system uses proximity to a mobile user'"'"'s mobile station as a proxy for predicting which of several remote-controlled targets the mobile user wishes to remote-control via the mobile station or via a centralized controller in communication with the mobile station. The system dynamically sorts, filters, and arranges how the mobile user perceives the remote-controlled targets. The system and method enhance the mobile user'"'"'s immediate access to targets that are close by, e.g., within the same room as the mobile user, by dynamically tailoring the choices provided to the user on the mobile station'"'"'s display. Thus, the mobile user is presented with nearby choices that are likely candidates for remote control. Remote targets are filtered out. The system optionally includes location-beacon devices associated with each of the remote-controlled targets. Beacon signals received from the location-beacon devices enable the illustrative system to estimate the location of a respective target and, based on the location estimate, to tailor the choices of remote-controlled targets that are presented to the mobile user in a user interface on the mobile station'"'"'s display, and to dynamically update the user interface and remotely control the targets based on proximity changes.
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20 Claims
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1. A method that is associated with a system, the method comprising:
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receiving, by a mobile station, a beacon signal from each of a plurality of location-beacon devices, wherein each location-beacon device is associated with a respective remote-controlled target; estimating, by the system, a distance between the mobile station and each location-beacon device; generating, by the system, a proximity list based on the estimated distance between the mobile station and each location-beacon device; and dynamically updating, by the mobile station, based on a change in the composition of the proximity list, a displayed user interface that comprises the identity of a first remote-controlled target that is associated with the changed composition of the proximity list. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system that is configured to:
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(i) receive a beacon signal from each of a plurality of location-beacon devices, wherein each location-beacon device is associated with a respective remote-controlled target, and (ii) estimate a distance between a mobile station and each location-beacon device, and (iii) generate a proximity list based on the estimated distance between the mobile station and each location-beacon device, and (iv) dynamically update, based on a change in the composition of the proximity list, a displayed user interface that comprises the identity of a first remote-controlled target that is associated with the changed composition of the proximity list. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system comprising:
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a plurality of location-beacon devices, wherein each location-beacon device is associated with a respective remote-controlled target; and a mobile station that is configured to; (i) receive a beacon signal from each of the plurality of location-beacon devices, and (ii) generate a proximity list that is based on an estimated distance between the mobile station and each location-beacon device, and (iii) based on a change in the composition of the proximity list, (A) dynamically update a displayed user interface that comprises the identity of a first remote-controlled target that is associated with the changed composition of the proximity list, and (B) optionally remotely control the first remote-controlled target. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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