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Peripheral electronic device and method for using same

US9940900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2014
Grant dateApr 10, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/167
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A peripheral electronic device is described which is configured to communicate with a computing device comprising a display having a screen configured to display a virtual gaze cursor; wherein the peripheral electronic device comprises at least one user interface configured to trigger at least one operational command in response to interaction with a user, wherein the at least one operational command is associated with a current location of the virtual gaze cursor at the screen, and wherein a change at the current location of the virtual gaze cursor being displayed, is determined based on a shift of a user's gaze from a first location at said screen to a different location thereat, or based on a tilt of the user's head, or based on any combination thereof.

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