TW202143063A - Apparatus and method for presenting thematic maps - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention concerns a method and an apparatus, such as a personal device, for presenting information to a user. The device comprises at least one processing core, a display, at least one sensor and a memory including computer program code. According to the invention, the location of the apparatus is determined by means of a sensor providing location information, and a query comprising an indication of the current location is transmitted from the apparatus to a thematic map database server. The apparatus is then updated with thematic maps related to the location by downloading thematic map data and storing the thematic map data in a memory. At least one downloaded thematic map as one of a suggested activity is presented to the user in a first display mode on said display, and an activity session is selected. A sequence is performed where a) a selected activity is initiated and displayed to the user in the first display mode, containing performance-related information relating to the physical performance of the user in the activity; b) a first power-save mode is entered by switching from said the display mode to a second display mode, which displays to the user at least the time and a thematic map with reduced functionality, and c) a second power-save mode is entered by putting said at least one processing core in a hibernating mode.

Description

Device and method for presenting theme map

This case is about the field of device availability in multi-core or multi-chip embedded solutions.

The user interface (UI) allows users to interact with devices, such as cars, smart phones, automated banking devices, or aircraft control systems. Different user interfaces are suitable for different purposes. For example, when a user has arrived at a new location and wants to perform an action at that location/location, the quality and quantity of information presented to the user when interacting with the user interface must be sufficient to enable the user in the new environment Use the device intuitively without overburdening users with unnecessary information.

The user interface may be based on presenting information to the user and receiving input from the user. An output device can be used to present information. The output device is like a display, such as an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display. Inputs can be received from the user through various input devices, such as a touch screen display, buttons, a microphone arranged to capture the user's voice, and/or a rod that the user can pull.

The user interface of a traditional wristwatch includes long and short arms, which rotate on the dial surface to indicate the time of day. The digital wrist watch may, for example, include a liquid crystal display (LCD; iquid crystal display) type display, which digitally indicates the time of day.

The smart watch may include a touch screen, so that the display part of the touch screen acts as an output device of the user interface, and the touch-sensitive part of the touch screen acts as an input device of the user interface. Since useful applications tend to require larger screens to use large enough fonts (users can read them without magnifying devices) to present useful information, the use of smart watches presents challenges.

Personal devices, such as smart watches, can keep track of the user's route when jogging or performing another activity, for example. The route can be compiled in the personal device based at least on keeping track of the geographic location of the personal device.

However, the current solution does not give easy access to an individual's activities in areas that were previously unknown to him or her. Similarly, also in previously visited locations, activity offerings and possibilities change over time. The same is true of user preferences. Therefore, the user may not be aware of all the regional activities available, even in his or her hometown. In addition, the user can find inspiration and excitement in exploring what activities are available at his or her location. Therefore, there is a need for devices and services that will provide users with suggested and latest activities (regardless of where they are located) selected by the user at his or her current location.

The invention is defined by the characteristics of the independent claims. Certain specific embodiments are defined in dependent claims.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device or device (hereinafter understood as synonyms for each other) which includes: at least one processing core, at least one display, at least one sensor, and at least one memory including computer program code Body, the at least one memory and the computer code are configured to use the at least one processing core to cause the device to perform at least: Determine the location of the device by means of the sensor providing location information to the at least one processing core; Send an inquiry from the device to the theme map database server, the inquiry contains an indication of the current location of the device; Updating the device with a theme map about the location from the server by downloading the theme map data and storing the theme map data in the at least one memory of the device; Presenting at least one downloaded theme map to the user of the device in the first display mode on the at least one display as one of the suggested activities; Select an activity session based on at least one of the following criteria: user selection input, pre-recorded user preferences, user activity history, intensity/intensity of activities at the location, special activities at the location, The time of the day, the time of the year, the location of the event or the second location adjacent to the current location, and proceed in order: a) Start the selected activity and display performance-related information to the user in the first display mode, regarding the physical performance of the user in the activity; b) By switching from the first display mode to the second display mode to enter the first power-save mode (power-save mode), which displays to the user at least the time and a theme with a streamlined functionality about the activity map, c) Enter the second power saving mode by putting the at least one processing core in a hibernating mode.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for presenting information to a user of a device, such as a personal device, which includes: at least one processing core, at least one display, at least one sensor, and At least one memory of computer program code, the method includes the following steps: Determine the location of the device by means of the sensor providing location information to the at least one processing core; Send an inquiry from the device to the theme map database server, the inquiry contains an indication of the current location of the device; Updating the device with a theme map about the location from the server by downloading the theme map data and storing the theme map data in the at least one memory of the device; Presenting at least one downloaded theme map to the user in the first display mode on the at least one display as one of the suggested activities; Select an activity session based on at least one of the following criteria: user selection input, pre-recorded user preferences, user activity history, intensity/intensity of activities at the location, special activities at the location, The time of the day, the time of the year, the location of the event or the second location adjacent to the current location, and proceed in order: a) Start the selected activity and display performance-related information to the user in the first display mode, regarding the physical performance of the user in the activity; b) By switching from the first display mode to the second display mode to enter the first power-save mode (power-save mode), which displays to the user at least the time and a theme with a streamlined functionality about the activity map, c) Enter the second power saving mode by putting the at least one processing core in a hibernating mode.

In some embodiments, the selected activity is initiated by the first processing core in the first display mode, by putting the first processing core in sleep mode and switching to the second processing core by using the second processing core. The display mode is used to enter the first power saving mode, and the second power saving mode is entered by turning off the second display mode and putting the second processing core into a sleep mode.

In some embodiments, when entering the second power saving mode, the third display mode is entered, wherein a real time clock (RTC; Real Time Clock) unit updates the display at least with time at predetermined time intervals.

In some embodiments, the sequence performed in the order a) to c) is based on the following criteria at least one is reversed to the order c) to a): the user selects the input or the input from the acceleration sensor in the device Accelerate data input, which instructs the user's display to read posture.

The various embodiments of the first aspect may include at least one feature from the following bulleted list: • The device is configured to present the user with a choice of updated theme heatmaps created for different sports activities in the location as an activity type; ・The device is configured to present the user with a choice of updated theme heat maps created for different sports activities outside the second location but adjacent to the current location as an activity type; ・The device is configured to automatically update the theme map about the location from the thematic map database server when the device is charged and connected to the wireless network that has a coverage area at the current location; ・The updated theme map is stored in the at least one memory of the device for offline use of the familiarity map in the event; ・The theme map with simplified functionality is pre-calculated by the first processing core and stored in the at least one memory of the device for processing by the second in the second display mode The core is displayed to the user; ・The theme map with simplified functionality is pre-calculated by the second processing core and stored in the at least one memory of the device for display to the user by the second processing core in the second display mode者; and ・Thematic maps with streamlined functionality can be pre-calculated and stored in at least one memory.

The pre-recorded user preferences may include planned activities for the current or neighboring locations that the user plans in advance before arranging a trip to the current location.

Thematic map databases, such as heat maps, can be compiled to cover geographic areas. While in the geographic area, users can participate in the activities. The types of activities of this type of venue may include, for example, jogging, swimming, and cycling. When the user wishes to participate in his own event, his device can determine a route for the event based at least in part on the theme map database. The step of deciding the route may include designing the route optionally based in part on user settings, based on where other users have participated in the same type of event in the past. For example, the jogging route may be determined based at least in part on indications of where other users jogged in the past. The route decision can also be partly based on further considerations, as will be planned below.

Figure 1A shows a system in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present invention. The system includes a device 110, which includes, for example, a smart watch, a digital watch, a smart phone, a phablet device, a tablet device, or another type of suitable device. The device 110 includes a display, which may include a touch screen display, for example. The display may be limited in size. The device 110 may be powered by a rechargeable battery, for example. An example of a limited-size display is a display worn on the wrist.

The device 110 can be communicatively coupled with a communication network. For example, in FIG. 1A, the device 110 is coupled to the base station 120 via a wireless connection 112. The base station 120 may include a cellular or non-cellular base station, and the non-cellular base station may be referred to as an access point. Examples of cellular technologies include wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA) and long term evolution (LTE), while examples of non-cellular technologies include wireless local area networks (WLAN; wireless local area network) and global interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX; worldwide interoperability for microwave access). The base station 120 can be coupled to the network node 130 via the connection 123. The connection 123 may be, for example, a wire-line connection. The network node 130 may include a controller or a gateway device, for example. The network node 130 can interface with the network 140 via the connection 134, and the network includes, for example, the Internet or a corporate network. The network 140 can be coupled to another network via the connection 141. In some embodiments, the device 110 is not configured to be coupled to the base station 120.

The device 110 can be configured to receive satellite positioning information from a satellite constellation 150 via a satellite link 151. The satellite distribution may include, for example, a global positioning system (GPS) or a Galileo constellation (Galileo constellation). The satellite distribution 150 may include more than one satellite, although only one satellite is shown in FIG. 1A to clarify the same. Likewise, the step of receiving positioning information on the satellite link 151 may include receiving data from more than one satellite.

Alternatively or in addition to receiving data distributed from satellites, the device 110 may obtain positioning information by interfacing with a network containing the base station 120 therein. For example, the cellular network can use various methods to locate the device, such as trilateration, multilateration, or based on the identity of the base station to which attachment is possible or in progress. Similarly, a non-cellular base station (or access point) can know its own location and provide it to the device 110, enabling the device 110 to locate itself within the communication range of the access point.

The device 110 can be configured to obtain the current time from the satellite distribution 150, the base station 120, or by request from the user, for example. Once the device 110 has an estimate of the current time and location, the device 110 can, for example, consult a look-up table to determine the remaining time until sunset or sunrise, for example. The device 110 can also know the time of year.

The network 140 can be coupled to the database server 160 via a connection 161 or another network connection 141. When the device 110 has determined its own current location, it can send an inquiry to the database server 160, which acts as the theme map database server. The query may include an indication of the current location of the device as explained above, for example obtained by the global positioning system. The updated theme map data about the current location of the device 110 can then be downloaded from the server 160 via the network connection 161 or 141 and stored in the memory of the device 110.

The device can be configured to present the user with an option to update the theme map as a heat map created for different sports activities in the location. Therefore, the updated heat map stored in the memory of the device 110 can be used offline during the event.

The device 110 can be configured to provide event sessions. The number of events can be associated with the type of event. Examples of activity types include rowing, paddling, cycling, jogging, walking, hunting, and paragliding. In the simplest form, the event session may include a device 110 that displays a map of the environment and a route on the map about the event session. The device 110 may be configured to display an indication along the route where the user is currently located on the route, so that the user can see, for example, the place along the route where his jogging is in progress.

According to some embodiments, the device 110 may be configured to present the user with an updated theme map as a heat map created for different sports activities in the second location but adjacent to the current location. Certain activities that are preferred by the user, such as riding a bicycle, may involve moving long distances and/or moving for a long period of time. In planning such activities, it may be beneficial to have a heat map that also covers the location of the neighboring person.

In some embodiments, the device can be configured to automatically update the theme map from the server 160 when the device is charged with the charging device 170 and connected to the wireless network 112.

According to some embodiments, the device 110 may first be able to determine the current location of the device, be able to send a query to the thematic map database server, the query containing an indication of the current location of the device, and then be able to download thematic map data from the server To update itself with a theme map about its location and store the theme map data in the memory of the device 110. Then, the device can present to the user a choice of downloading the theme map in the first display mode as the suggested activity type. The selection can be based on pre-recorded user preferences, user activity history, intensity of activities in the location, special events in the location, time of day, time of year, or criteria for a second location adjacent to the current location. At least one. In response to the user's selection input, the device 110 can then activate the event session of one of the selected events, and display the theme map of the event in the second display mode.

Processing heat maps, sensor information, displays, and hardware needed to track the whereabouts of individuals and physical performance are power-consuming tasks. From the standpoint of battery performance, it is important to minimize the energy consumption of the device 110. Therefore, a first display mode has been conceived in which all relevant data and features are required for the user to search, browse and select activities and use any other features given by the device. This requires a lot of battery power, but once the activity selection is made and activated, the device 110 can enter a low power mode, which only focuses on the processing data necessary for the activity in question. This type of low-power mode may involve the use of a second display mode, such as reducing the resolution, not displaying colors, simplifying the map display and/or cutting off the sensor, and compressing their corresponding information in the display.

According to some embodiments, the device includes at least two processing cores and at least one display with at least two display modes. The first processing core causes the device to determine the current location of the device, sends the query from the device to the theme map database server, and downloads the theme map data and stores the theme map data in at least one memory of the device. The server updates the device with a thematic map about the location. The user’s choice of the downloaded theme map in the first display mode is also presented as a suggested activity type, where the activity type is based on at least one of the following criteria: pre-recorded user preferences, user activity history, The intensity of the activity in the place, the special activity in the place, the time of the year, or the second place adjacent to the current place. In response to the user's selection input, the event is started and the theme map of the selected event is displayed in the second display mode by the second processing core.

In some embodiments, an updated theme heat map may be created for different sports activities that are also outside the second location but adjacent to the current location. If the activity, like riding a bicycle, takes place over a considerable distance, this would be beneficial. The device 110 can be configured to automatically update the thematic map about its location from the thematic map database server at any time when the device is charged and connected to a wireless network covering its current location.

In some embodiments, the updated theme map is stored in the memory of the device 110 for offline use. Therefore, the stored theme map of the event to be activated can be directly displayed in the second display mode.

The event session in the device 110 can, for example, enhance the utility that the user can obtain from the event, where the event involves outdoor movement, and the event session can provide a record of the event session. In some embodiments, the event session in the device 110 provides the user with contextual information during the event session. Such situational information may include, for example, regional-related weather information received via the base station 120, for example. Such contextual information may include at least one of the following: rain warning, temperature warning, indication of the remaining time before sunset, indication of close service related to the event, safety warning, indication of nearby users, and several other users Nearby locations that have been photographed. The context information includes a safety information warning, and the safety warning may include a safe route, which is determined in a way that allows the user to avoid danger. For example, in the case of chemical leakage, the safe route may include an inner room guide or a route leading to public transportation. The device 110 may determine the safe route, or the device 110 may at least partially receive the safe route from the network. The safe route can be determined by using an existing road, a path (pathway), or a passing route known to the entity that determines the safe route. The travel route can be known from a public map service, for example.

The record may include information about at least one of the following: the route taken during the event, the metabolic rate or metabolic effect of the event, the duration of the event, and the amount consumed during the event The amount of energy, the sound recordings acquired during the event and the elevation map along the length of the route taken during the event. The route may be determined based on positioning information, for example. The metabolic effect and the energy consumed can be determined based at least in part on information about the user to which the device 110 is accessing. The records can be stored in the device 110, auxiliary devices, or in a server or data cloud storage service. The records stored in the server or the cloud can be encrypted before being sent to the server or the cloud to protect the privacy of the user.

The event session may have access to the backhaul communications link to provide instructions on the ongoing event. For example, search and rescue services can be provided with access to information about joggers in certain areas of the woods to enable them to rescue if, for example, chemical leaks cause the woods to be unsafe for humans. In some embodiments, when the event session starts, the route about the event session is provided to the cloud service for storage, and is used to initiate a search for the missing person along the route planned by the person.

The user can initiate the event session by interacting with the user interface of the device 110, for example. The device 110 has a small form factor, and the user interface can be implemented with limited user interaction capabilities, such as a small screen, a small touch screen, and/or a limited number of buttons. The limited user interaction capability may make it difficult for the user to interact with the device 110 in a complicated manner, which may cause the user not to want to choose to interact with the device 110. Therefore, it is beneficial to simplify the interaction between the device 110 and the user, so as to make it easier for the user to complete the interaction, so the user will want to interact more.

The device 110 may provide instructions on the event venue to the theme map database 160 to further enhance the theme map database. Such instructions can be anonymized before being sent to the database, and both are used to protect the privacy of users and/or to comply with local regulations. Such instructions may, for example, include information about the determined route and the corresponding activity type.

Generally speaking, the thematic map database 160 can associate at least one form of data with a geographic location. For example, the theme map database may associate past indications of event sessions with geographic locations, for example, to activate mapping areas for events of a given type that have been performed in it. Areas can be mapped into the intensity or frequency of past indications of the number of events and types of events. Therefore, the first area of the lake may be associated with frequent boating, while another area of the same lake is associated with less frequent but still non-zero boating. This type of frequency can be called intensity, and in general, thematic map database can associate activity type intensity with location. Alternatively, the thematic map database can simply correlate whether a given activity type has been geographically linked to intensity in the past. Alternatively, the theme map database may indicate any speciality of the activity at the location as intensity. Additionally or alternatively, traffic density can be associated with geographic location. The traffic density may include pedestrian or vehicle traffic density, for example. Due to exhaust fumes, walking or jogging in areas with high vehicle traffic density may be less pleasant or unhealthy, so the route with this type of activity can be determined by avoiding such high traffic density areas. Additionally or alternatively, similarly, crime density can be mapped and used to avoid high crime density route decisions. The avalanche risk density obtained from the meteorological service can similarly be used to route skiing events to safe areas. In some embodiments, places where many users have taken photos can be used in route selection. Because such places are likely to be beautiful and amazing, the route is determined to visit frequently photographed places.

In some embodiments, the user may have indicated in the user settings that he wishes to participate in a specific type of event, where such instructions can be taken into consideration when deciding the route for the event. For example, the setting can be taken into consideration by designing a route such that the increase in the energy consumption of the user caused by the activity sessions along the route, which is approximately the same as the user has requested in the setting. Alternatively or in addition, the cardiovascular effect of the event can be adjusted to be consistent with the user's setting by setting the route in an appropriate manner. Similarly, the user can specify the desired effect in terms of the EPOC effect and/or the length of time to recover after the event. EPOC refers to excessive oxygen consumption after exercise, sometimes known as afterburn in colloquialism.

The route can be decided to be able to be interrupted. For example, when the activity includes cycling, the route can be close to the start and end points close to the midpoint of the route, so that the user can cut off the route. The user can specify the interruptible route he wants to participate in in the user settings, or the interruptibility can be a default setting that he tries to comply with when possible.

According to the level of energy consumption, oxygen consumption, cardiovascular effect, EPOC or physical exertion of recovery time, the route reason among users can be modified by determining the altitude change along the route. In the case when the user wants a light-weight event, the route can be determined to be relatively flat, and in the case when the user wants to obtain a laborious event, the route can be determined in a way that has more altitude changes. The step of using the theme map database together with the altitude data in this session may, for example, include: deciding a route based on the altitude change to match the desired effort in the area where the theme map indicates the corresponding type of event session that has been processed in the past ( strenuousness). Generally speaking, user settings can be used to determine the route after the appropriate area of the route has been identified using the theme map database.

The time of the year and/or the time of the day can be used in the thematic map database or used to determine the route. For example, the theme map database 160 may contain data collected at different times of the year. For example, the same location may be associated with frequent jogging in summer time and frequent skiing in the eastern quarter. Therefore, the database can return the jogging course in the place where the inquiry is made in summer, and the database can return the ski course in the place in the situation of the inquiry made in the winter. Alternatively or in addition, when determining the predicted user activity type, the device 110 may select an activity type consistent with the time of the year or the time of the day from the group of activity types returned from the database. The device 110 can perform this task in an embodiment in which, for example, the subject map database is not separated to collect statistics based on the time of the current year or the current day. As a specific example, local residents can regard a certain place as safe during the day but not completely safe at night. In this type of situation, the user requesting the jogging route can be routed to this place if the request is made during the day, but if the request is made after the night, the route can be routed to another place.

Generally speaking, the theme map database 160 can be included in a server or a cloud device, or it can be at least partially downloaded to the device 110 or a supplementary device for offline use. The auxiliary device will be described below in conjunction with FIG. 1B. While mainly described herein as the route determination method performed by the device 110, in various embodiments of the present invention, the route determination may occur in another device, such as an auxiliary device or a cloud computing device. The user can have an account in the cloud service, where his information can be stored and he can request that the route be determined and installed in his device, such as the device 110, for example.

In response to the user's implicit or explicit approval of the suggested route, the activity session based on the approved suggested route can be activated.

More than one route can be decided so that at least one of the decided routes is presented to the user as a suggested route. For example, two routes that match the requirements defined by the user can be determined, and then the two routes can be presented as suggested routes, along with information about each route to the user. For example, energy consumption, estimated time to complete, and/or length of the route may be presented to assist the user in making choices. Energy consumption, estimated time to completion, and/or other suitable information can be determined at least in part on altitude information.

Alternatively, information about the line segments of any suggested route can also be presented so that the user can construct his route from the interconnected line segments.

In some embodiments, the user does not need to choose a route clearly. On the contrary, the device can infer which route the user is following from changes in road location information. When responding, any other suggested routes can be removed from the display to reduce clutter. In the case where the user deviates from the route, the device can remind it from the positioning information, and for the user to determine an alternative route in response, it can be displayed again. Therefore, the user's movement through the positioning information can result in an approved suggested route and/or a new suggested route may be newly determined in a situation where the previously approved route is biased. In this way, the new suggested route can be determined from the current location of the device to the end of the route as originally approved. Such a terminal may contain the starting point of the route, or alternatively another point may be entered by the user. The remaining time, energy consumption, and/or other information about the new route can be presented.

Figure 1B shows a system in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present invention. Similar reference numerals refer to similar structures as in FIG. 1A. The embodiment of FIG. 1B includes an auxiliary device 110x.

The device 110 may be communicatively coupled with the auxiliary device 110x, for example, communicatively paired. The communication coupling and pairing are shown as the interface 111 in FIG. 1A. As shown, it can be wireless or open wire, depending on the embodiment. The auxiliary device 110x may include, for example, a smart phone, a tablet computer, or other computing devices. The auxiliary device 110x may include a device used by the owner of the device 110 to consume media, communication, or interact with applications. The auxiliary device 110x can be equipped with a larger display screen than the device 110, which makes the auxiliary device 110x better for the user when complex interactions with applications are required, because the larger screen enables more detailed display and interaction Options. In some embodiments, such as those shown in Figure 1A, the auxiliary device 110x is missing.

In some embodiments, in the presence of the auxiliary device 100x, the device 110 is configured to use the communication connectivity capabilities of the auxiliary device 110x. For example, the device 110 can access the network via the auxiliary device 110x. In these embodiments, the device 110 does not need to be equipped with, for example, a communication link to the base station 120, because the device 110 can access network resources through the interface 111 and the auxiliary device 110x has a connection with the base station 120. This type of connection is shown as connection 112x in FIG. 1B. For example, the device 110 may include a smart watch, and the auxiliary device 110x may include a smart phone, which may have a communication link to a cellular and/or non-cellular data network. Similarly, in some embodiments, the device 110 can receive satellite positioning information or deviating positioning information from the auxiliary device 110x, where the device 110 lacks its own satellite positioning receiver. The satellite connection of the auxiliary device 151x is shown as connection 151X in FIG. 1B.

In some embodiments, the device 110 may have some kind of communication link and be configured to use both it and the communication link provided by the auxiliary device 110x. For example, the device 110 may include a satellite receiver, which enables the device 110 to obtain satellite positioning information directly from the satellite distribution 150. The device 110 can then obtain a network communication link to the base station 120 via the auxiliary device 110x. For example, the device 110 may send the query to the theme map database via the auxiliary device 110x. In some embodiments, the device 110 is configured to receive sensor information from the auxiliary device 110x, and in response to receive sensor information from the auxiliary device 110x. Such sensor information may include acceleration sensor information, for example. Generally speaking, processing (such as route determination and/or communication processing) can be distributed in an appropriate manner among the device 110, the auxiliary device 110x, and/or the cloud computing service.

Similarly, as discussed in conjunction with FIG. 1A, the network 140 may be coupled to the thematic map database server 160, for example, via the auxiliary device 110x and the connection 161. The updated theme map data about the current location of the device 110 can be downloaded from the server 160 and stored in the memory of the device 110 or in the memory of the auxiliary device 110x. The device 110 can be configured to automatically update the theme map from the server 160 directly or via one of the auxiliary devices 110x when the device is charged by the charging device 170 and connected to the wireless network 112.

Figure 2A shows an example user interface according to at least some embodiments of the present invention. The user interface may be included in the device 110 of FIG. 1A or FIG. 1B, for example. The display 200 is configured to provide a user interface display to the user. The display area 210 provides application-level displays to the user. A map 220 is included in the application-level display area 210, which can display terrain and/or altitude information, for example. In the example shown, the hills are displayed on the map 220.

According to some embodiments, the user may be presented with the option of creating updated heat maps for different sports activities outside the location but adjacent to the current location. Therefore, the display 200 can draw a map 220 with hills in neighboring towns, villages, or boroughs, for example. The rules of what is in the current location of the device 110 and what is in the neighboring locations can be set by the boundaries between such areas (if the positioning system used contains such data), or simply by starting from the radius of the current location , Such as 10km, set.

Certain activities that are preferred by the user, such as riding a bicycle, may involve moving long distances and/or moving for a long period of time. In planning such activities, it may be beneficial to have a heat map that also covers the location of the neighboring person.

The starting point 230 is shown in the user interface, such as a route 240 indicated by a dashed line. In this example, the route can be traversed twice to obtain the physical exercise the user wants. The route follows a relatively constant altitude around the hill, and when traversed twice, an opportunity is provided to interrupt the event halfway when the user passes the starting point 230. In order to interrupt the session, the user can simply stop at the start point 230 instead of the second lap along the route. In this example, the area of the map 220 can be referred to in the thematic map database as a past event association of the event that corresponds to or is indeed the same event selected by the user. The route can be determined partly based on the cartographic information obtained from cartographic services, such as specialized services, HERE maps, and Google maps. Elevation information can be obtained from the same or similar services.

Figure 2B shows a second example of a user interface according to at least some embodiments of the invention. Similar reference numerals refer to similar elements as in Figure 2A. In FIG. 2B, the route plan view is presented in the application-level display area 210. The route plan view displays a route segment network, which includes a line segment 250a, a line segment 250b, a line segment 250c, a line segment 250d, a line segment 250e, and a line segment 250f. The user can complete the closed route from and to the starting point 230 through various combination options. For example, the first option includes line segments 250a, 250b, 250c, and 250d. For example, the second option includes the line segments 250a, 250b, and 250c in the order of photographing, and the order of after photographing is 250e and 250a. The line segments may be obtained based at least in part on, for example, local maps and/or thematic map databases.

The user can be presented with information about route options, for example, for the first option, the estimated energy consumption is associated with the number of events along the route defined by the first option, and the same for the second option. The user can explicitly or implicitly select one of the presented options, and use different sets of route segments along the deviated route. For example, the user setting on following the first choice can shorten the number of events by using the line segments 250e and 250d to return to the starting point 230. Alternatively, the user may decide to lengthen the session by replacing the line 250b with the line 250f in the first option.

In some embodiments, the information about the route segment is presented separately to allow the user to design a more accurate route. For example, when used as a route segment in a given type of event, the energy consumption associated with the segment 250a may be presented. Likewise, other physiological effects, such as EPOC or oxygen consumption, can be present in addition or alternatively to energy consumption.

Figure 2C shows a third example of a user interface according to at least some embodiments of the present invention. The route segment of the third example can be determined from a thematic map database, such as a heat map or a mapping application. In the third example, the session starts at the start point 2C1, where the device 110 can be positioned, for example, using the device's positioning capability. Initially, the device is not given a route. Instead, the device can use the user's exercise history together with the starting point 2C1 to predict the route. For example, the device may assume that the user intends to repeat an earlier session of the event that started at this starting point, or intends to perform a similar session to the earlier session. The user can accept the predicted route, or alternatively, the user can simply start the event along the predicted route or other routes. The device can determine which route segment the user selects by observing how the positioning information of the device changes. In other words, the user interaction with the device 110 does not require the device 110 to determine which route segment is the primary one along the real route. In some embodiments, the device does not give an initial predicted route. Instead, the user can simply start his session, such as jogging or walking. Then, the predicted route will be based on a decision as to which route segment will be started in the real completed route first, and this decision is based on the positioning information of the device.

In the example shown in FIG. 2C, the user has selected the route segment 2C2 as the first route segment of his actual route in the event. The device tracks the user's progress along the route segment 2C2 as an activity session. Once the device can determine that the route segment 2C2 has been selected, the predicted route can be updated so that it starts with the route segment 2C2 in case it originally started with a different route segment. When the user approaches the end of the route segment 2C2, the situation shown in 2C2 occurs. Next, the route segment 2C2 has traversed the real route, and the intersection of the end of the line segment 2C2 presents three alternatives for the continuous route.

For the intersection at the end of the route segment 2C2, the device 110 presents three options to the user: 2C3, 2C4, and 2C5 corresponding to the respective route segments are connected to the route segment 2C2 at the intersection. Each of these options is labeled with information that the user can use to choose from among the options. In detail, the label refers to at least one of the following: the total length of the route that can be obtained via the respective sub-routes, the total number of sports sessions during the period that can be obtained via the respective sub-routes, the speed obtainable via the respective sub-routes, and the respective sub-routes Obtainable metabolic effects. Generally speaking, the sub-route is the time of the complete real route that excludes the traversed part of the real route. Each of the options in the intersection corresponds to at least one sub-route.

In detail, for example, after selecting option 2C4 at the intersection, it is associated with option 2C4 as multiple sub-routes, the user will be presented with a new selection at intersection 2C6 whether to turn left or right. Therefore, option 2C4 can be tagged with information about the sub-routes accessible through this option.

The device 110 can be configured to compile the tagged options based on the user's exercise history. For example, in a situation where the user has usually completed an event of a certain length, the device 110 may present the label options as a subset of possible sub-routes, so that the presented label options correspond to the range (or period, or metabolic effect) of the total route length. ), the activities of the typical users of Zhang Tuo also include slightly shorter and slightly longer options in this range. Therefore, there is no need to present a label corresponding to a sub-route that does not correspond to the user's normal activity scene at all in the view. In other words, the device can be configured to present the user with label options corresponding to the predicted route and the variation of the predicted route. Instead of predicting the length of the route or other targets, the user can provide these targets to guide the prediction of the route.

Once the user selects one of the options, the device 110 can again determine which option the user has selected based on positioning the device. In other words, the user does not need to clearly select any of the options 2C3, 2C4, or 2C5 on the user interface. Then, once the user reaches the next intersection, such as 2C6, the device can once again present the label options corresponding to the event sessions that can be completed via the respective routes from the intersection. In the same way, the predicted route is updated again to include, for example, the route segment between the intersection of the end point of the line segment 2C2 and the intersection 2C6 that is the overall route that has been traversed.

The device 110 may be configured to determine the predicted route based at least in part on at least one of the following: thematic map database, the current season, the time of day, the user's user settings, the user's historical information, the altitude information, and the location of the device. The user’s user settings may include settings for at least one of the following: the energy consumption of the desired sports field, the cardiovascular effect of the desired sports field, the oxygen consumption effect of the desired sports field, and the The EPOC effect of the desired sports field, the length of recovery time of the desired sports field, and an indication of the route that the user wants to easily interrupt.

Figure 3 shows an example device capable of supporting at least some embodiments of the present invention. What is shown is a device 300, which may include, for example, a mobile communication device, such as the device 110 of FIG. 1A or FIG. 1B. Alternatively or in addition, the device 330 may correspond to the auxiliary device 110x of FIG. 1B. Included in the device 300 is a processor 310, which may include, for example, a single or multi-core processor, where a single-core processor includes one processor core and a multi-core processor includes more than one processor core. The processor 310 may include more than one processor. The processor core may include, for example, the Cortex-A8 processing core manufactured by ARM Holdings or the Steamroller processing core manufactured by Advanced Micro Devices Corporation. The processor 310 may include at least one Qualcomm Snapdragon and/or Intel Atom processor. The processor 310 may include at least one application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC; application-specific integrated circuit). The processor 310 may include at least a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). The processor 310 may be a mechanism/means for performing method steps in the device 300. The processor 310 may be configured to perform actions at least in part by computer instructions.

The device 300 may include a memory 320. The memory 320 may include random access memory and/or permanent memory. The memory 320 may include at least one RAM chip. The memory 320 may include, for example, solid-state, magnetic, optical, and/or holographic memory. The memory 320 may be at least partially accessible to the processor 310. The memory 320 may be at least partially included in the processor 310. The memory 320 may be a mechanism/means for storing information. The memory 320 may contain computer instructions configured by the processor 310 to execute. When the computer instructions configured to cause the processor 310 to perform a specific action are stored in the memory 320 and the device 300 as a whole is configured to use the computer instructions from the memory 320 to run under the guidance of the processor 310, processing The processor 310 and/or at least one processing core thereof can be regarded as being configured to perform the specific action. The memory 320 may be at least partially included in the processor 310. The memory 320 may be at least partially external to the device 300 but accessible to the device 300.

The device 300 may include a transmitter 330. The device 300 may include a receiver 340. The transmitter 330 and the receiver 340 can be configured to respectively transmit and receive information according to at least one cellular or non-cellular standard. The transmitter 330 may include more than one transmitter. The receiver 340 may include more than one receiver. The transmitter 330 and/or the receiver 340 can be configured, for example, according to the global system for mobile communication (GSM; global system for mobile communication), wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA), and long-term evolution. (LTE; long term evolution), IS-95, wireless local area network (WLAN; wireless local area network), Ethernet and/or worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX; worldwide interoperability for microwave access) standards to operate.

The device 300 may include a near-field communication (NFC) transceiver 350. The NFC transceiver 350 can support at least one NFC technology, such as NFC, Bluetooth, Wibree or similar technologies.

The device 300 may include a user interface (UI; user interface) 360. The UI 360 includes at least one of a display, a keyboard, a touch screen, a vibrator, a speaker, and a microphone arranged to cause the device 300 to vibrate to the user. The user may be able to operate the device 300 via the UI 360 to request a route-based event and/or place a voice call when applicable.

The display UI 360 can be operated in at least two display modes. When the user makes a choice between the downloaded theme map to start the event, the first display mode can be used, and the second display mode can be used during the event and only The selected theme map of the current event is displayed.

The device 300 may include or be deployed to accept a user identity module 370. The user identity module 370 may, for example, include a subscriber identity module (SIM; subscriber identity module) card that can be installed in the device 300. The user identity module 370 may include subscribed information of the user of the identification device 300. The user identity module 370 may include cryptographic information, which may be used to verify the identity of the user of the device 300 and/or to facilitate the encryption of communication and to charge the user of the device 300 for the communication affected by the device 300.

The processor 310 may be equipped with a transmitter, which is arranged to output information from the processor 310 to other devices included in the device 300 via electrical leads inside the device 300. Such a transmitter may include a serial bus transmitter, which is arranged to output information to the memory 320 for storage, for example, via at least one electrical wire. As an alternative to the serial bus, the transmitter may include a parallel bus transmitter. Similarly, the processor 310 may include a receiver, which is arranged to receive information in the processor 310 from other devices included in the device 300 via electrical wires inside the device 300. Such a receiver may include a serial bus receiver, which is arranged to receive information from the receiver 340 via at least one electrical wire for processing in the processor 310, for example. As an alternative to the serial bus, the receiver may include a parallel bus receiver.

The device 300 may include additional devices not shown in FIG. 3. For example, when the device 300 includes a smart phone, it may include at least one digital camera. Some devices 300 may include a back-facing camera and a front-facing camera, where the back-facing camera may be intended for digital photography and the front-facing camera may be used for video telephony. The device 300 may include a fingerprint sensor, which is at least partially deployed to authenticate the user of the device 300. In some embodiments, the device 300 lacks at least one device described below. For example, some devices 300 may lack the NFC transceiver 350 and/or the user identity module 370.

The processor 310, the memory 320, the transmitter 330, the receiver 340, the NFC transceiver 350, the UI 360, and/or the user identity module 370 can be interconnected by electrical wires inside the device 300 in a number of different ways. For example, each of the aforementioned devices can be separately connected to the main bus inside the device 300 to allow the devices to exchange information. However, those with ordinary knowledge in the art will understand that this is only an example and depends on the embodiment, and various ways of interconnecting at least two of the aforementioned devices can be selected without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Figure 4 shows signaling in accordance with at least some embodiments of the invention. Arranged from left to right on the vertical axis are the device 110 of FIGS. 1A and 1B, the server 4AA, and another user 4BB. Generally speaking, the additional user 4BB includes a group of users other than the user of the device 110, although in some cases the user of the device 110 is included in the group of other users 4BB.

In the collection phase 410, where a period of time may occur, the period time may be several months or more before the other phases in the figure, and other users 4AA will indicate their location and the implicit or explicit information in these locations. The indication of the selected activity type is provided to the server 4AA. For example, these instructions may be related to the event type and corresponding location of the event that the other user participated in, so that the server 4AA can associate the event type with the corresponding event by constructing a theme map database.

In the stage 420, the server 4AA may construct or update the theme map database based on the instructions received in the stage 410 and or otherwise obtained in the server 4AA. The thematic map database may, for example, include heat maps. The thematic map database associates the activity type with the location, which enables the determination of the statistical strength of the activity type as a function of the location. In some embodiments, the thematic map database also contains at least some route information, such as groups of outdoor activity routes that can be provided in a specific city.

In stage 430, the device 110 queries the database by sending a query to the server, the query including an implicit or explicit indication of the location of the device 110. In response, in stage 440, the server 4AA transmits the group activity types associated with the location, area and/or surroundings of the device 110 back to the device 110.

Stage 450 includes deciding a route based at least in part on the set of activity types received in stage 440, and presenting the route to the user as a suggested route. The decision route is explained above.

The optional stage 460 includes sending an indication of the type of activity selected by the user (which can be but does not have to be a suggested type of activity) to the server 4AA. The message of stage 460 also includes an indication of the current location of the device 110.

As an alternative to the above stage, the device 110 may request the server 4AA in the stage 430 to determine the route, so that the device 110 in the stage 430 provides its current location, activity type, and route to be involved. The server 4AA may then responsively determine the route based at least in part on the topic map and the information in the request at stage 430. In these embodiments, the route is notified to the device 110 in stage 440.

As another alternative, in stage 430 the device 110 may inquire about the area associated with the activity type in the thematic map database, and the inquiry in stage 430 includes an indication of the activity type. In stage 440, once the area is notified to the device 110, the device 110 then determines the route in a way that the route traverses the area associated with the correct activity type.

Figure 5 shows a flowchart of a method according to at least some embodiments of the present invention. The stages of the method shown can be carried out, for example, in the device 110 or in a control device that is configured to control the operating device 110 when implanted therein, for example.

Stage 510 includes determining the predicted user activity type based at least in part on the subject map database and the current location of the device. Stage 520 includes presenting the predicted user activity type to the first user by the device as the suggested activity type. Finally, the stage 530 includes the activity session of the suggested activity type in response to the first user's approval of the suggested activity type.

Figure 6 shows a flowchart of a method according to at least some embodiments of the invention. The stages of the method shown can be carried out, for example, in the device 110 or in a control device that is configured to control the operating device 110 when implanted therein, for example.

Stage 600 involves determining the current location of the equipment. Stage 610 includes the action of sending a query from the device to the subject map database server. The query contains an indication of the current location of the device. In stage 620, the device 110 is updated with the theme map about the location by downloading the theme map data and storing the theme map data in the memory of the device. In stage 630, the user is presented in the first display mode to select the local theme map as the suggested activity type. The theme map to be downloaded can be selected based on at least one of the following criteria: pre-recorded user preferences, user activity history, intensity of activities in the location, special events in the location, time of day, time of year, or At least one of the criteria for the second location adjacent to the current location. Finally, in stage 640 and in response to the user's approval of the suggested activity type, the activity session is started and displayed in the second display mode.

Figure 7 shows a second exemplary device capable of supporting at least some embodiments of the present invention. The device shown includes a microcontroller 710 and a microprocessor 720. The microcontroller 710 may, for example, include a Silabs EMF32 or Renesas RL78 microcontroller or the like. The microprocessor 720 may include, for example, a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor or an ARM Cortex type processor, which is similar to, for example, the processor 310 shown in FIG. 3. In the example of FIG. 7, the microcontroller 710 and the microprocessor 720 are communicatively coupled to an inter-core interface. The inter-core interface includes, for example, a serial or parallel communication interface. More generally, the interface configured between the microcontroller 710 and the microprocessor 720 can be regarded as an inter-processing unit interface. Such an interface may also include shared memory for scheduled or triggered data exchange between the microcontroller 710 and the microprocessor 720.

In the example shown, the microcontroller 710 is connected with a buzzer 770, a universal serial bus (USB; universal serial bus) interface 780, a pressure sensor 790, an acceleration sensor 7100, and a gyroscope. 7110, a magnetometer 7120, a satellite positioning circuit 7130, a Bluetooth interface 7140, a user interface button 7150, and a touch interface 7160 are communicatively coupled. The pressure sensor 790 may, for example, include an atmospheric pressure sensor.

The microprocessor 720 is communicatively coupled with the optional cellular interface 740, the non-cellular interface 750 and the USB interface 760. The microprocessor 720 is also communicatively coupled with the display 730 via the microprocessor display interface 722. Similarly, the microcontroller 710 is communicatively coupled with the display 730 via the microcontroller display interface 712. The microprocessor display interface 722 may include a communication circuit, which is included in the microprocessor 720. The microcontroller display interface 712 may include a communication circuit, which is included in the microcontroller 710.

The microcontroller 710 can be configured to determine whether a trigger event occurs. In response to the trigger event, the microcontroller 710 can be configured to cause the microprocessor 720 to transition into and out of the aforementioned sleep state. When the microprocessor 720 is in the sleep state, the microcontroller 710 can control the display 730 via the microcontroller display interface 712. Therefore, for example, when the microprocessor 720 is sleeping, the microcontroller 710 provides a streamlined experience to the user via the display 730.

In response to a trigger event, the microcontroller 710 can cause the microprocessor 720 to transition from the sleep state to the active state. For example, in a situation where the user instructs him to initiate a cellular communication connection via the button 7150, since the cellular interface 740 can be controlled by the microprocessor 720, the microcontroller 710 can cause the microprocessor 720 to change to the active state, but In the example of FIG. 7, it is not directly used by the microcontroller 710. In some embodiments, when the microprocessor 720 is sleeping, the cellular interface 740 is also in the sleeping state. The cellular interface 740 may, for example, include an electrical interface to the cellular transceiver. The cellular interface 740 may include the control circuit of the cellular transceiver.

In some embodiments of the present invention, when the inventive device includes at least two processing cores 710, 720, at least one display 730 with at least two display modes, and at least one memory 7170, 7180 including computer code, The device can be configured to determine the current location of the device and the configuration to send an inquiry to the map database, which contains an indication of the current location of the device. Then, by downloading the theme map data and storing the theme map data in at least one memory to which the device is connected, the device is updated from the server with the theme map about its location.

Then, the device can present the user's choice of downloading the theme map on the display 730 in the first display mode as the suggested activity type. The selection may be based on at least one of the following criteria: for example, pre-recorded user preferences, user activity history, intensity of activities in the location, special events in the location, time of day, time of year, or adjacent to the present The second location of the location.

In response to user input through the user interface buttons 7150 or the touch interface 7160, when the event is activated, the theme map of the selected event is displayed by the microcontroller 710 and displayed through the interface 712 in the second display mode.

The microprocessor 720 can be put into a sleep state directly or via a memory shared between the microcontroller 710 and the microprocessor 720 using the trigger event protocol.

In various embodiments, at least two components shown in FIG. 7 may be integrated on the same integrated circuit. For example, the microprocessor 720 and the microcontroller 710 may be configured as processing cores in the same integrated circuit. In such a situation, for example, as the cellular interface 740 can be controlled by the microprocessor 720 but not by the microcontroller 710, the cellular interface 740 can be the cellular interface of the integrated circuit included in the integrated circuit. . In other words, the individual hardware features of the integrated circuit can be controlled by one of the microcontroller 710 and the microprocessor 720 (but not both at the same time). On the other hand, some hardware features may be controlled by one of the processing units. For example, the USB interface 760 and the USB interface 780 may be in an integrated embodiment such as the USB interface of an identical integrated circuit controlled by one of the processing cores.

The memory 7170 and the memory 7180 are additionally shown in FIG. 7. For example, the memory 7170 is used by the microprocessor 720 and can be based on DDR memory technology, such as DDR2 or DDR3. For example, the memory 7180 is used by the microcontroller 710 and can be based on SRAM technology.

FIG. 8 shows an exemplary hardware configuration of a dual-processor wristwatch device 800, which can support at least some embodiments of the present invention. A high-power first microprocessor or microcontroller unit (MCU; microcontroller unit) 820 is shown, which includes a first core and a low-power second application processor (AP; application processor) or microcontroller unit 830, It contains the second processing core. Alternatively, two or more processor cores with different characteristics may reside in the same microprocessor 820. Both processors (or cores) can control the device display 810 and can display information on the display 810, as indicated by arrows A and B, respectively. The display 810 may be a touch screen display. A sensor, such as a GPS sensor (not shown, for example, see item 2130 in FIG. 2), provides location information to at least one of the processing cores, which enables the device to determine its location.

During normal operation, when the theme map of the suggested activity (which can be downloaded from the server 870 through the communication interface 822 of the first processor 820) is presented to the user on the display 810, the device 800 assumes that the first processor 820 The first active display mode of the control. For example, the communication interface 822 can correspond to several of the interfaces 240-260 in FIG. 2. The selection of event venues can be based on user selection input, pre-recorded user preferences, user activity history, intensity of activities in the location, special events in the location, time of day, time of year, or adjacent to the present The second location of the location.

The first processor 820 activates the selected activity and displays performance-related information about the user's physical performance to the user in the first activity display mode, which includes sensor information about position, distance, speed, heart rate, and the like. This first activity mode is active for a predetermined period of time, or, for example, based on cadence, rhythmic action, heart rate, etc., the acceleration sensor information instructs the user to stop in the stable performance mode.

The first processor 820 can then generate a condensed version of the theme map of the selected activity, or the condensed map can be downloaded from the server 870 upon request. The request can be based on the type of device, the user's preference, and/or the user's location, and the server provides a selection of appropriate activities for downloading.

The device 800 can enter the first power saving mode by determining a known context and/or performance of the user. Having determined from the context of what to display in the second display mode, the first processor 820 can enter the sleep mode and switch from the first display mode to the second display mode. In a dual-processor embodiment, the second display mode can be controlled by the second processor 830. In the second display mode, the time and other information about the activity can be displayed, such as the user's location provided by the GPS sensor. A "simplified" map here means a condensed version of the thematic map. For example, this may mean one or several of the following: less or no color, lower display resolution, slower display update, streamlined content, etc.

In some embodiments, where two processors are involved, the first and second power saving modes can be used. From the viewpoint of energy saving, the better order would be to put the first processing core to sleep first, which consumes more power/electricity. For example, when there is nothing left for the first processor to execute, this can be controlled by the low-power second processor. In some alternative embodiments, where only one processor is used, only one power saving mode may be used. In both cases, the final power saving mode involves completely or almost completely shutting down any processing cores in the device, using a real-time clock (RTC) unit, such as the real-time clock unit 860, to keep track of time. When a motion sensor or a button is pressed to indicate that the user is looking at the display, the RTC unit provides a time signal to display time-related context on the display, such as time and a simplified theme map.

The condensed theme maps can be downloaded from the server 870, or they can be generated by the first processor 820 and stored in its memory 821. In the embodiment of the dual processing core, the image of the reduced theme map can be copied (arrow C in FIG. 8) to the memory 831 of the low-power second processor 830 for display from it in the second display mode.

When the user’s performance continues on a stable path and there is no indication that the user is looking at the display, the device 800 can enter the second display mode by turning off the second display mode and putting the second processing core 830 into the sleep mode. Power saving mode.

In the second power saving mode, the only process running in the device may be the real-time clock in the RTC unit 860. The RTC unit is preferably a separate unit connected to the battery of the device, for example. Then, the processing core can be completely shut down. The RTC unit can also be integrated into one of the processors 820 or 830 or both, but then it will require at least some hardware around the processor in question to perform with very little power consumption of microamperes Turn on. Which alternative RTC unit to use is a matter of design choice.

In a processor embodiment, it is of course not necessary to transfer the map internally in the device, otherwise the second display mode can be used in the same way as the two processors, and then display 821 from the memory on the display 810 Streamlined thematic map of. Therefore, a single processor can have three levels of operation and power consumption: full operation, reduced operation, and sleep (with or without internal RTC clock). During the process, the acceleration sensor 840 can continuously sense the movement of the device 800. In some embodiments, if the activity and/or context are deemed to require a quick wake-up of the core, the processor can be left in a reduced operating mode. It will take longer to wake up from the dormant state. For example, when the device 800 thinks that the user is sleeping, it can also enter various power saving modes. Indeed, various sensor inputs and their combination can be used to determine the user's situation and select an appropriate time to enter a specific power saving mode. Such inputs may include time (e.g., night time), acceleration sensor input, ambient light, positioning signals from GPS sensors, and so on.

The power saving sequence can be reversed simply by the user pressing a button, or it can be automatic. In some embodiments, for example, when a movement is sensed by the smart acceleration sensor 840, the corresponding sensor signal may have a pre-recorded threshold value, which when exceeded is interpreted as raising the arm Try to read the display 810. Then, the power controller 850 powers on the high-power processor 820 or the low-power processor 830, depending on the embodiment (one or two processors) and the previous context or display mode of the device 800. In order to speed up the wake-up of dormant processing cores, their power supply (for example, switched-mode power supply (SMPS; switched-mode power supply)) can be left on. Another alternative embodiment is to cut off the SMPS and connect a low-dropout regulator as a fast power source for parallel hibernation of the processing core through the SMPS.

In some embodiments, the RTC unit can also start the processor core. For example, if a relatively long time has passed since the user made the last attempt to look at the display, it is difficult to predict the situation and may have changed. Then, the user will no longer be interested in looking at the simplified theme map, which may no longer display the correct user's location and/or activity. Instead of extracting the stored theme map for displaying the error context, the time delay since the last display action can be used as an indicator that the context may change. As the RTC unit reveals this time delay, for example, the information can be used to activate the GPS sensor in order to check the location and initiate a low-power processor to update the user's context, including extracting a theme map that matches the user's current location.

By using the LDO regulator as the power source for the dormant processor, context-dependent images can be extracted from the memory, which provides fast wake-up. After waking up, the stored images can be transferred to the display directly from the internal memory of the processor or from an external memory unit.

Reference is now made to FIG. 9, which shows a flowchart of the main steps performed by the device according to the present invention. The device includes at least two processing cores, at least one display with at least two display modes, and at least one memory including computer program codes.

In step 910, the current location of the device is determined and an inquiry is sent from the device to the theme map database server for the activity or theme map available at the current location of the device.

In step 920, by downloading the theme map data and storing the theme map data in the at least one memory of the device, the device is updated with the theme map about the current location from the theme map database server.

Using the first activity display mode as proposed by the high-power first processing core, the user of the device is presented with at least one downloaded theme map as a selection of the local heat map of the suggested activity in step 930. The event can be selected based on at least one of the following quasi-tests: user selection input, pre-recorded user preferences, user activity history, intensity of activities in the location, special events in the location, time of day , The time of the year or the second location adjacent to the current location.

In step 940, the selected activity is activated and displayed to the user in the display mode, which includes performance-related information about the physical performance of the user in the activity.

Now, in step 950, the first power saving mode is entered by putting the first processing core into the sleep mode and by switching from the first display mode to the second display mode. Using the second low-power processing core, the second display mode can display the time and static information about the activity to the user. In some embodiments, a pre-computed static topic map about the activity and the current time is displayed in a predetermined time interval. As explained in conjunction with FIG. 10, this second display mode can use graphics to simplify the theme map.

Finally, in step 960, the power saving mode is entered by cutting off the second display mode and also putting the low-power second processing core into the sleep mode. Enter the third display mode, where the real-time clock unit (RTC) is used to keep the time. When requested by a user input or a sensor request, a pre-stored themed map can be displayed, which displays the location predetermined by the user on the map at that time.

By activating the second and/or first processing core from sleep, the device can now gradually go to the second and/or first display mode. This can be triggered on at least one of the following criteria: user selection input, acceleration data input from an acceleration sensor in the device, which instructs the user's display to read the posture.

It should be understood that the embodiments of the disclosed invention are not limited to the specific structures, processing steps or materials disclosed here, but are expanded to their equivalents, as those who have general knowledge in the relevant fields will recognize . It should also be understood that the terms used herein are used for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to be limiting.

Throughout this specification, reference to an embodiment or an embodiment means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the appearances of the words "in an embodiment" or "in an embodiment" throughout this specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment. In the case of using, for example, terms such as approximately or substantially as a reference to a logarithmic value, the exact value is also revealed.

As used herein, a plurality of parts, structural elements, component elements, and/or materials may be presented in a general enumerated manner for convenience. However, these enumerations should be understood to mean that each member through this enumeration is individually identified as separate and unique members. Therefore, the individual members of these enumerations are understood to be the actual equivalent of any other members of the same enumeration based only on their appearance in the general group and there is no indication to the contrary. In addition, various embodiments and examples of the present invention may be referred to herein together with the substitution of various elements thereof. It should be understood that such embodiments, examples, and alternatives are not to be understood as actual equivalents to each other, but are to be regarded as separate and autonomous representations of the present invention.

Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description of the invention, numerous specific details are provided, such as examples of length, width, shape, etc., to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the invention. However, those with ordinary knowledge in the relevant field will recognize that the present invention can be implemented in other methods, components, materials, etc., without using one or more specific details. In other examples, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring the aspect of the present invention.

While the preceding example illustrates the principles of the present invention in one or more specific applications, it is clear to those with ordinary knowledge in the art that numerous modifications, usage, and details can be implemented in the form of It is made without exercising creative ability and without departing from the principles and concepts of the present invention. Accordingly, it is not intended to limit the present invention unless it is outside the scope of the patent application filed below.

The verbs "to include" and "to include" are used in this document as open limits, which do not exclude and do not require the existence of undocumented features. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the features recorded in the subsidiary claims are interactively combined freely. Furthermore, it is necessary to understand that the use of "one (a)" or "one (an)" (that is, a single form) throughout this document does not exclude plurals. Industrial availability

At least some embodiments of the present invention find industrial use in enhancing device usability and/or personal safety.

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[Figure 1A] shows a system according to at least some embodiments of the present invention; [Figure 1B] shows a system according to at least some embodiments of the present invention; [Figure 2A] shows an example user interface according to at least some embodiments of the present invention; [Figure 2B] shows a second example of a user interface according to at least some embodiments of the present invention; [FIG. 2C] shows a third example of a user interface according to at least some embodiments of the present invention; [FIG. 3] Shows example devices that can be supported according to at least some embodiments of the present invention; [Figure 4] shows signaling according to at least some embodiments of the present invention; and [FIG. 5] A flowchart showing a method according to at least some embodiments of the present invention; [FIG. 6] A flowchart showing a method according to at least some embodiments of the present invention; [FIG. 7] Shows example devices that can be supported according to at least some embodiments of the present invention; [Figure 8] shows an exemplary hardware configuration that can support at least some embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 9] A flowchart showing the main steps performed by the device according to the present invention.

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A device, such as a personal device, includes at least one processing core, at least one display, at least one sensor, and at least one memory including computer code. The at least one memory and the computer code are configured to The at least one processing core causes the device to perform at least: The location of the device is determined by the sensor providing location information to the at least one processing core; Send an inquiry from the device to the theme map database server, the inquiry contains an indication of the current location of the device; Updating the device with a theme map about the location from the server by downloading the theme map data and storing the theme map data in the at least one memory of the device; Presenting at least one downloaded theme map to the user of the device in the first display mode on the at least one display as one of the suggested activities; Select an activity session based on at least one of the following criteria: user selection input, pre-recorded user preferences, user activity history, intensity/intensity of activities at the location, special activities at the location, The time of the day, the time of the year, the location of the event or the second location adjacent to the current location, and proceed in order: a) Start the selected activity and display performance-related information to the user in the first display mode, regarding the physical performance of the user in the activity; b) By switching from the first display mode to the second display mode to enter the first power-save mode (power-save mode), which displays to the user at least the time and a theme with a streamlined functionality about the activity map, c) Enter the second power saving mode by putting the at least one processing core in the sleep mode. The device according to claim 1, comprising at least two processing cores, wherein the selected activity is activated by the first processing core in the first display mode, by putting the first processing core in the sleep mode and by Use the second processing core to switch to the second display mode to enter the first power saving mode, and to enter the second power saving mode by turning off the second display mode and putting the second processing core into sleep mode model. The device according to claim 1, wherein when the second power saving mode is entered, the third display mode is entered, wherein the real-time clock (RTC) unit updates the display at least in time with a predetermined time interval. The device according to claim 1, wherein the sequence of steps a) to c) is based on at least one of the following criteria and is reversed to the sequence c) to a): the user selects input or is in the device The acceleration data input from the acceleration sensor instructs the user's display to read the posture. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is configured to present to the user a selection of updated theme heat maps created for different sports activities in the location as an activity type. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is configured to present to the user a selection of updated theme heat maps created for different sports activities outside the second location but adjacent to the current location as an activity type. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is configured to automatically update information about the location from the subject map database server when the device is being charged and connected to a wireless network with coverage at the current location Thematic map. The device according to claim 1, wherein the updated theme map is stored in the at least one memory of the device for offline use of the heat map in the event. The device according to claim 1, wherein the theme map with reduced functionality is pre-calculated by the first processing core and stored in the at least one memory of the device for use in the second display mode The second processing core is displayed to the user. The device according to any one of Claims 1-9, wherein the topic map with simplified functionality is pre-calculated by the second processing core and stored in the at least one memory of the device for use in the In the second display mode, the second processing core displays to the user. A method for presenting information to a user of a device, the device is like a personal device, the device includes at least one processing core, at least one display, and at least one memory including computer program codes. The method includes the following steps: The location of the device is determined by the sensor providing location information to the at least one processing core; Send an inquiry from the device to the theme map database server, the inquiry contains an indication of the current location of the device; Updating the device with a theme map about the location from the server by downloading the theme map data and storing the theme map data in the at least one memory of the device; Presenting at least one downloaded theme map to the user in the first display mode on the at least one display as one of the suggested activities; Select the event based on at least one of the following criteria: user selection input, pre-recorded user preferences, user activity history, the intensity of the activity at the place, the special activity at the place, the time of day, the time of the year, the The location of the event or the second location adjacent to the current location, and proceed in order: a) Start the selected activity and display performance-related information to the user in the first display mode, regarding the physical performance of the user in the activity; b) By switching from the first display mode to the second display mode to enter the first power-save mode (power-save mode), which displays to the user at least the time and a theme with a streamlined functionality about the activity map, c) Enter the second power saving mode by putting the at least one processing core in the sleep mode. The method according to claim 11, providing a device comprising at least two processing cores, wherein the step of activating the selected activity is performed by the first processing core in the first display mode, and the step of entering the first power saving mode It is performed by putting the first processing core into the sleep mode and switching to the second display mode by using the second processing core, and the step of entering the second power saving mode is by turning off the second Display mode and put the second processing core into sleep mode to proceed. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step of entering the second power saving mode includes the further step of entering a third display mode, wherein the display uses a real-time clock (RTC) unit to perform at least a predetermined time interval. renew. The method according to claim 11, including the steps of reversing the sequence from a) to c) to the sequence from c) to a) based on at least one of the following criteria: the user chooses to input or The acceleration data input from the acceleration sensor in the device instructs the user's display to read the posture. The method according to any one of claims 11-14, including the step of pre-computing the topic maps with simplified functionality and storing them in the at least one memory.

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