Samsung, a name synonymous with innovative technology, has just filed a patent, US20230249033A1, for a unique feature that could potentially change the landscape of home fitness. This technology, identified in the patent documents as a "special gadget," could be potentially introduced for their Galaxy Fit product line.
The proposed gadget operates ingeniously by using an array of antennas to locate a nearby portable device, like your phone. It then sets up a three-dimensional recognition space, carving out a virtual radius based on the signals sent from the located portable device. What's more, the device figures out where exactly your phone is within this 3D space and creates an exercise game based on its position. So it's very much like having a pocket-sized personal trainer with you!
Illustrations given in the patent documents, such as FIGS. 1, 2A, 2B, and more, offer a peek into how the technology might possibly work and look like. They depict diagrams and flowcharts to give the users an idea of the technology's working mechanism.
According to Samsung, this device would not only offer users flexible activity space without any restrictions due to camera angles but also provide other advantages. The new device would have a constant power supply and be advantageous in scanning operations. It would be relatively larger as compared to mobile devices, allowing for a larger ultra-wideband antenna to be housed. This characteristic is favorable in terms of determining the directional resolution of another device.
A unique aspect of this device is its ability to prevent unnecessary appearances on the screen. The user can artificially set the range of recognition space, which means Samsung's patent device would be smart enough to avoid triggering any unwanted pop-ups on the screen, even if it detects a wireless signal.
However, it's important to ponder over the fact that although the details of the patent look promising, there's no guarantee whether or not this will reach the market anytime or at all. As is the nature of patents, they merely lay down the blueprint and the technical specifications. The real market launch depends on many factors such as feasibility, the cost of production, and market demand, to name a few. Samsung's new patent certainly paints an exciting future for home fitness enthusiasts, and it remains to be seen how this will pan out in the coming years.