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Controlling display of content using an external display device

US10877713B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2016
Grant dateDec 29, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/148
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

It is presented a method for controlling display of content, the method being performed in a wearable device, the wearable device comprising a head mounted display allowing a user to see both real-world objects and computer-rendered content. The method comprises the steps of: selecting an external display device in a vicinity of the wearable device; determining first visual content to be suitable for being displayed on the external display device; and sending a request for the external display device to display the first visual content and refraining from displaying the first visual content using the head mounted display.

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