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System, method, and apparatus for external accessory knob control using motion tracking detection

US10318139B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2018
Grant dateJun 11, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2200/1637
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method, and apparatus for external accessory knob using a motion tracking device are disclosed. A portable electronic device may include a housing including a processor coupled to a memory and a motion tracking device. The external accessory knob may be mounted to the housing and may comprise a position holding mechanism. The motion tracking device may be operable to detect perturbation in at least one feedback parameter perturbed by movement of the external accessory knob. The movement may overcome opposition by the position holding mechanism. The processor may receive and compare the perturbed feedback parameter to a motion profile defined by data stored in the memory to identify a characteristic of the movement of the external accessory knob by matching the perturbed feedback parameter with at least one portion of the stored data defining the motion profile associated with known perturbations.

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