Method and apparatus for distributed user interfaces using wearable devices to control mobile and consumer electronic devices
US9030404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/038
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling a controlled device with a device wearable on a portion of a body is disclosed. The method includes detecting relative movement between the wearable device and the portion of the body; and generating an indication of the relative movement for use in controlling the controlled device. A method for controlling a controlled device with a device wearable on a portion of a body is also disclosed. The method includes receiving a message indicating a relative movement between the wearable device and the portion of the body; and generating an action to control the controlled device based on a command associated with the relative movement. Apparatuses for performing the methods are disclosed herein as well.
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