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Alignable user interface

US9846522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2014
Grant dateDec 19, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V40/165
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments are disclosed that relate to interacting with a graphical user interface in a manner to facilitate hands-free operation. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a method including outputting to a display device a user interface that displays graphical representations of a plurality of alignable user interface objects, each alignable user interface object representing a selectable object. The method further includes receiving depth data from an imaging device, the image data capturing an image of a face directed toward the display device. The method further comprises changing an alignment condition of a first user interface object of the plurality of alignable user interface objects to move the first user interface object into an aligned condition, and changing an alignment condition of a second user interface object to move the second user interface object out of an aligned condition based on the received image data.

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