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Methods and devices for identifying users based on tremor

US7236156B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2005
Grant dateJun 26, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08C2201/61
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses hand tremor as an input. One or more sensors within the handheld device detect a user's hand tremor and identify the user based on the detected tremor.

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