Apple had six patents in edge computing during Q4 2023. Apple Inc filed a patent for efficient discovery of edge computing servers, where a wireless device can request edge compute services from an edge discovery service. The service selects edge application servers based on availability and criteria, providing a response to the device with the selected server(s). GlobalData’s report on Apple gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Apple grant share with edge computing as a theme is 16% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Efficient discovery of edge computing servers (Patent ID: US20230422280A1)
The patent filed by Apple Inc. describes apparatuses, systems, and methods for efficient discovery of edge computing servers. A wireless device can send an edge compute request to an edge discovery service, specifying criteria for the request. The edge discovery service then selects edge application servers based on resource availability profiles and criteria, providing a response to the wireless device with the selected server information.
The apparatus and method outlined in the patent involve authorization for connecting to an edge server, generating an edge compute request with specified criteria, and receiving a response including information on selected edge application servers. This process allows for efficient discovery and utilization of edge computing resources, enhancing the overall performance and functionality of wireless devices.
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