Low power rotational detection methods and apparatus
US10845379B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/61
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A wearable user device includes a first hearing aid configured to be disposed within a first ear of a user comprising a first MEMS accelerometer, a first magnetometer, and a first power source, wherein the first MEMS accelerometer is configured to determine a first plurality of movement data in response to a first head motion of the user, wherein the first magnetometer configured to determine a second plurality of movement data in response to the first head motion of the user; and wherein the first power source is configured to provide operating power to the first hearing aid, the first MEMS accelerometer, and to the first magnetometer, and a processor coupled to the first hearing aid, wherein the processor is configured to determine a first plurality of rotation data associated with the user in response to the first plurality of movement data and the second plurality of movement data.
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