Interfacing application programs and motion sensors of a device
US8952832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/209
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Interfacing application programs and motion sensors of a device. In one aspect, a high-level command is received from an application program running on a motion sensing device, where the application program implements one of multiple different types of applications available for use on the device. The high-level command requests high-level information derived from the output of motion sensors of the device that include rotational motion sensors and linear motion sensors. The command is translated to cause low-level processing of motion sensor data output by the motion sensors, the low-level processing following requirements of the type of application and determining the high-level information in response to the command. The application program is ignorant of the low-level processing, and the high-level information is provided to the application program.
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