Position-based location indication and device control
US11054918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for identifying locations and controlling devices are provided. For example, a user may indicate a location by aiming at the location from multiple positions in a physical space. The user may also identify a controllable device to control by aiming at the device. Example systems and methods include determining a first position within a three-dimensional space, receiving a first directional input, and determining a first ray based on the first position and first directional input. Example systems and methods also include determining a second position within the three-dimensional space, receiving a second directional input, and determining a second ray based on the second position and second directional input. Example systems and methods may also include identifying a location within a three-dimensional space based on the first ray and the second ray.
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