Accelerometer based controller and/or controlled device
US9020618B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0346
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present disclosure generally relates to techniques for controlling a device to perform a function, for example, window washing. A controller device may be adapted to control a controlled device. In response to hand movement, an accelerometer in the controller may obtain acceleration and/or angle signals. The signals may be processed in order to identify a command that may be used to control the controlled device. The controlled device may be secured to, for example, a window. Upon identifying command(s) initiated from the controller device, the controlled device may respond to the commands. The controlled device may include, for example, a cleaning unit. The command(s) may be instructions for the controlled device to move about the window and activate the cleaning system.
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