Method and device for a touchless interface
US7978091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/960755
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method (400) and device (100) for touchless control of an headset or earpiece is provided. The device can include a sensing unit (202) for determining (402) a presence of a finger within a proximity of the earpiece, tracking (404) a touchless movement of the finger in air within the proximity, selecting (410) the control in accordance with a movement of the finger, and adjusting (414) the control in accordance with the tracking. A circular movement of the finger can be tracked for scrolling through a list. Menu options in the list can be audibly played during the scrolling.
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