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Apparatus and method for an infrared contactless gesture system

US9977503B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2012
Grant dateMay 22, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/0178
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus, a method, and a computer program product are provided. The apparatus generates at least one signal in response to a contactless gesture performed proximate to an infrared proximity sensor situated on the optical device, the contactless gesture corresponding to a command, identifies the command using the at least one signal, and executes the command.

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