This technology is known by patent Apple obtained on Tuesday ( 15/4 ) yesterday . Apple uses a combination of Wi -Fi access points , location databases and other data to determine the proximity of any patent called " presence areas " . That was then analyzed in a variety of data such as Wi -Fi signal strength and architecture of the building to determine a more precise location , so reported by BGR .
GPS is known to often fail to provide accurate location data when you are in the room , so this patent could help solve the problem.
Apple also has shown its intention to improve the mapping of the space . Perhaps through iOS 7 , this technology can add support iBeacons , which uses Bluetooth LE to more accurately determine the location. Apple recently started using iBeacons in their retail stores to send notification to the buyer.
To approve this technology before Apple also has to Acquire from a number of technologies related to the mapping of the space . As of March 2013, which was to Acquire WiFiSLAM of $ 20 million , which uses sound technology that is similar to Apple's new patent for determining location using signals Wi - Fi .
In addition, in November of the past , Apple also buy big PrimeSense $ 360 million . PrimeSense is best known for making the Kinect sensor , Apple likely to buy it for technology mapping .
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