Apple patents method for sending private device info to networks
Apple has filed a patent application describing a way for devices to send information about themselves to wireless networks without revealing their identity. The system uses methods to anonymize this data, ensuring that specific user details are hidden during the reporting process.
Why it mattersThis is a routine technical update that focuses on protecting user privacy in wireless communications, which is a standard concern for any device manufacturer.
In the filing’s own words
The present application relates to devices and components including apparatus, systems, and methods for anonymized user equipment information reporting in wireless communication systems.
What exactly they claim (claim 1)
1 - 20. (canceled)
Facts
- Company
- Apple (Apple Inc.)
- Official title
- ANONYMIZED USER EQUIPMENT INFORMATION REPORTING
- Publication number
- US20260313367A1
- Application number
- 19481528
- Filed
- May 5, 2023
- Published
- Oct 8, 2026
- Inventors
- 5
- Claims
- 21
Classified under
H04W 12/02 Electricity & electronicsH04W 72/0453 Electricity & electronicsH04W 72/21 Electricity & electronicsMore from Apple in Security & privacy
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Summaries are simplified from the filing’s own abstract and first claim. A patent filing is not a product announcement.
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