Apparatus and method for an infrared contactless gesture system
US9977503B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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