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Content transfer via skin input

US8994672B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2012
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/64
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention is directed to systems, methods and computer program products for transferring content between electronic devices via skin input. An exemplary method includes detecting, by an interface device, an input received on a user's skin, wherein the interface device is in electronic communication with at least one of the first device or the second device; in response to detecting the input, determining the type of input; and at least one of: in response to determining the type of input is a first type of input, initiating transmission of content from the first device to the second device; or in response to determining the type of input is a second type of input, initiating reception of content at the second device.

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