Methods and apparatus for actuated 3D surface with gestural interactivity
US9298264B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04101
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In exemplary implementations of this invention, an array of linear actuators can be used to form a segmented surface. The surface can resemble a low relief sculpture. A user may control the shape of the surface by direct touch manipulation or by making freehand gestures at a distance from the surface. For example, the freehand gestures may comprise input instructions for selecting, translating, and rotating the shape of an object. A projector may augment the rendered shapes by projecting graphics on the surface.
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