SATO has been granted a patent for an information processor that tracks user movement within an area. It calculates positions based on signals from a mobile communication device and measures the duration of virtual points defined by grid intersections, ensuring the region encompasses at least two virtual points. GlobalData’s report on SATO gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Information processor for tracking user movement and virtual points
The granted patent US12013475B2 describes an information processor designed to track user movement within a defined area. The processor utilizes a communication device that moves with the user to calculate positions over time. It measures the duration for which virtual points—defined at intersections of a grid—exist within a specified region centered around the calculated positions. The size of this region is configured to encompass at least two virtual points, allowing for detailed tracking of user movement and interaction with the environment.
Further claims detail the processor's capabilities, including measuring maximum and integrated time values for virtual points, calculating sums of these times across multiple zones within the area, and defining regions that can contain up to five virtual points. The processor can also create display data to visually represent the area, differentiating virtual points based on the measured time. Additionally, the patent outlines an information processing system that includes a receiver to capture signals from the communication device and a server for data communication, enhancing the overall functionality of the tracking system. The invention aims to provide a comprehensive method for monitoring user movement and interaction in a spatial context.
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