Controlling an auxiliary display user interface based on usage context
US7523226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/33
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An auxiliary computing device normally used for remotely controlling a primary device may change its functionality and extend its usefulness based on a usage context. An auxiliary device may change its usage context by connecting differently to a primary device depending on any number of parameters including distance from the device, battery life, connection method, and proximity to other devices. The device may change its usage context by interfacing with a primary device service that communicates with various applications to feed the auxiliary device different information in different usage contexts. Further, the device may control different functions of the primary device based on the usage context.
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