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Identification and use of gestures in proximity to a sensor

US10331219B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2013
Grant dateJun 25, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2033

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  • 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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