Electronic device with optical sensor for color detection
US12326973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T5/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A head-mounted device may have a gaze tracking system and an optical sensor. The gaze tracking system may include a camera, ambient light sensor, or other optical sensor to determine an angle/direction of a user's gaze. The optical sensor may be a camera, directional color ambient light sensor, or other optical sensor. After determining the user's gaze, the optical sensor may be used to determine the color of an external object in the direction of the determined angle/direction. For example, the color of the external object may be determined in response to an input from the user, such as a button press, a voice command, or a blink. The determined color may be used as an input color in a virtual space or on another device.
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