Identification and use of gestures in proximity to a sensor
US10331219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0489
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An aspect provides a method, including: operating one or more sensors to detect gesture input proximate to a surface of an input device of an information handling device, wherein the input device is configured to receive one or more input types in addition to gesture input; determining, using a processor, if the gesture input detected matches a predetermined gesture; and executing at least one response action associated with the predetermined gesture. Other aspects are described and claimed.
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