A recent pair of patent applications have appeared online. The patents are regarding the rumored Apple location tracking device. These trackers have been labeled as “Apple Tags” or “AirTag” by leakers.
The patent application was filed under “Multi-Interface Transponder Device – Altering Power Modes” and “Multi-Interface Transponder Device – Power Management,” with the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent details the basic functionality of this location tracking device, which will work alongside a host smartphone or tablet, as reported by AppleInsider.
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In the patent, the company has placed an emphasis on the functionality of the multi-interface transponder (MIT) device, which includes connectivity, communication with nearby electronics, power affordances, and more. Furthermore, the patents also outline a special power management feature that enables “intelligently boosting beacon transmission depending on determined location and proximity to nearby devices.”
The MIT device is described as a portable and compact gadget with a simple processor, light and motion sensors, radio stack, and power core. Additionally, it can even be attached to various objects like wallets, keys, and IDs. In other words, it’s a small location tracking device that can track down your important belongings or even smartphones when paired with an iPad or iPhone, for instance.
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