Apple obtains map-related patents by avoiding accident and congested roads and reasonably recommending the best route

CTOnews.com, May 23 (Xinhua)-- according to a list published by the US Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO), Apple has obtained a patent numbered "US 11650068 B2", entitled "recommended Navigation routes based on localized Route rankings" to improve the travel experience of car owners.

Apple says it will make full use of all kinds of data from Internet service providers on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and other computing devices that run mapping applications to help users plan their routes and reach their destinations faster and more comfortably.

CTOnews.com attached patent-related information as follows: Apple obtains map images, navigation data, estimated travel time, estimated arrival time, traffic status and other data through various mapping services, and makes reasonable planning based on users' travel destinations and preferences.

For example, users navigate the road ahead due to traffic accidents that cause congestion, notify users in time and recommend switching to a more reasonable route. The map application can also automatically rank the path navigation according to the user preference and other information, and dynamically adjust the route according to the user's familiarity with the route.