Method and system for controlling a display device
US7030856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/105
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method and system for controlling a display device. In one embodiment, a start position is registered which defines the first position and orientation of a remote controller relative to the position of the display device. When movement of the remote controller is detected, a second position and orientation of the remote controller is determined. A point on the display device is determined where a mathematical line extending from the front edge of the remote controller along its longitudinal axis intersects the front plane of the display device. Finally, a message is sent for causing a cursor displayed on the display device to be moved to the point where the mathematical line intersects the front plane of the display device.
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