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Method for operating user functions based on eye tracking and mobile device adapted thereto

US9092051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2012
Grant dateJul 28, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/80
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An eye tracking based user function controlling method and a mobile device adapted thereto are provided. A camera unit of a mobile device is activated while a specific user function is executed. A gaze angle of a user's eye is acquired from an image obtained via the camera unit. An eye tracking function is executed in which execution state is controlled according to the gaze angle.

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