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Device and method for detecting gestures on the skin

US9921658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2014
Grant dateMar 20, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/014
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device and method in accordance with the present disclosure provide an input to an electronic device via a gesture performed by a user. A distortion of the user's skin surface due to a gesture performed on the user's skin surface is detected, and a characteristic of the detected distortion is determined. Based on the determined characteristic, the gesture performed on the user's skin surface is determined.

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