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Three-dimensional man/machine interface

US10303266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2012
Grant dateMay 28, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04101
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for selecting controls, which implements a control interface, a display, and at least one sensor capable of detecting at least one control object, including a step (i) of obtaining information on the distance between the control object(s) and the control interface using the sensor(s), and a step (ii) of displaying, on the display, at least one symbol representing a control or set of controls according to a display mode, wherein the method further includes a step of using the distance information to determine the display mode of the symbol(s). A device is also provided for implementing the method and to an apparatus.

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