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Smart ring for manipulating virtual objects displayed by a wearable device

US12210691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2023
Grant dateJan 28, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2354/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, devices, media, and methods are presented for using a handheld device such as a ring to manipulate a virtual object being displayed by a wearable device such as eyewear. The path of the virtual object in motion is substantially linked, in time and space, to the course traveled by a hand holding the handheld device. The methods in some implementations include presenting the virtual object on a display at a first location relative to a three-dimensional coordinate system, collecting motion data from an inertial measurement unit on the handheld device, displaying the virtual object at a second location along a path based on the motion data. In some implementations the eyewear includes a projector located and configured to project the display onto a lens assembly.

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