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System and method for controlling electronic devices

US6920283B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2003
Grant dateJul 19, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B17/00
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system of the present invention automatically controls electronic devices based on physiological conditions of a user. In this regard, the system includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor is positioned adjacent to an eye of a user and is configured to detect a physiological response of the user. The sensor is configured to transmit, in response to a detection of the physiological response, a signal indicative of the response. The controller is configured to receive the signal and to control an electronic device based on the signal.

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