Virtual peripherals for mobile devices
US12216847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/54
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for a mobile device (e.g., a mobile phone) supporting virtual peripherals are described. The mobile device may include a projecting component configured to project images to external surfaces outside of the mobile device. In some cases, the mobile device may project an image of a document on a first external surface and an image of a keyboard on a second external surface. Moreover, the mobile device may include an imaging component to receive inputs based on sensing an input device overlaid on the projected image (e.g., the keyboard). Accordingly, the mobile device may function as a computer with an external monitor and a keyboard, virtually added to the mobile device. In some cases, the mobile device may serve two or more users or purposes at a time. For example, the mobile device may operate as an infotainment device of a vehicle.
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