Patent classifications
G06F3/021
Evolving docking based on detected keyboard positions
Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media configured for modifying the display of virtual objects docked to a movable input device are provided. In one implementation, the computer readable medium may be configured to receive image data from an image sensor, the image data representing an input device placed at a first location on a supporting surface. At least one processor may generate a presentation of at least one virtual object in proximity to the first location. Operations may include docking the at least one virtual object to the input device. The processor may determine that the input device is in a second location on the support surface. The virtual object presentation may be modified based on the second location. Operations may further include determining that the input device is in a third location removed from the support surface and modifying the virtual object presentation accordingly.
Integrated Computational Interface Device with Holder for Wearable Extended Reality Appliance
An integrated computational interface device may include a portable housing having a key region and a non-key region; a keyboard associated with the key region of the housing; and a holder associated with the non-key region of the housing. The holder may be configured for selective engagement with and disengagement from the wearable extended reality appliance, such that when the wearable extended reality appliance is selectively engaged with the housing via the holder, the wearable extended reality appliance is transportable with the housing.
Keyboard sensor for augmenting smart glasses sensor
A system and method for operating a keyboard and wearable extended reality appliance combination to control a virtual display are disclosed. The system may include a processor configured to receive, from a first hand-position sensor associated with the wearable extended reality appliance, first signals representing first hand-movements; receive, from a second hand-position sensor associated with the keyboard, second signals representing second hand-movements, wherein the second hand-movements include actions other than interactions with a feedback component; and control the virtual display based on the first signals and the second signals.
Method and apparatus for virtualizing a computer accessory
A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, device may perform operations for receiving a signal from an operational space associated with an accessory device, determining hand feature information according to the signal, accessing device location information associated with the computing accessory device, generating hand-device interaction information according to the hand feature information and device location information associated with the accessory device, and transmitting the hand-device interaction information to a virtual reality system, wherein the virtual reality system generates, according to the hand-device interaction information, a virtual hand and a virtual accessory device in a virtual reality image. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
DIAL CONTROL METHOD AND DIAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
A dial control method applied to an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a storage unit configured to store a plurality of functions. The functions comprise a first function and a second function. The first function is a constant function, and the second function is a non-linear function. The electronic device is electrically connected to a dial module, and the dial module rotates to generate rotation data. The dial control method comprises: receiving a selection signal and selecting one of the functions based on the selection signal; receiving the rotation data and calculating a tick number per unit time based on the rotation data; transforming the tick number per unit time into an output tick number based on the selected function; and controlling the electronic device based on the output tick number. A dial control system is further provided.
INPUT DEVICE TRACKING SYSTEMS
In an example in accordance with the present disclosure, an input movement tracking device is described. The input movement tracking device comprises a tracking device housing and a connector to mechanically attach the tracking device housing to an input device. The input movement tracking device also includes an electrical connector to receive input from the input device to be transmitted to a host computing device. A tracking system disposed within the tracking device housing tracks a position and orientation of the tracking device housing and the input device in physical space and a transceiver disposed within the tracking device housing communicates with the host computing device.
KEYBOARD FOR A TABLET COMPUTER
Disclosed herein is a keyboard for a tablet. The keyboard is configured to be mounted on a back of a tablet and/or a back of a cover for tablet, and is functionally associable with the tablet. When properly mounted on the back of the tablet or on the back of the cover of the tablet inserted into the cover, the keyboard is configured to enable a user, holding the tablet with both hands and facing a screen of the table, to use a right hand to type on a first part of the keyboard and a left hand to type on a second part of the keyboard. The first part and the second part may constitute complementary parts of a keyboard whose keys are arranged in a mirror image of a standard computer keyboard or virtual smartphone keyboard. The keyboard is thereby configured to facilitate blind typing thereon.
Method and apparatus for recognizing user to provide personalized guide, content and services, and targeted advertisement without intentional user registration
A method and an apparatus for recognizing different users in a household without having the users to register or enroll their biometric features are provided. The apparatus may leverage sensors integrated with a remote control device or connected to a media device and create pseudo-identity of a user when the user is consuming the content services from media device. When pseudo-identity is created, user's content preference, user's viewing habit, and user's viewing behavior with respect to the content, may be associated with more than one pseudo-identity to better identify the same user. In subsequent usage, personalized services, such as personalized guide & programs, user-selected preferences, targeted advertisement, or content recommendation, may be provided by service provider to user in a subtle and natural manner.
Luminous keyboard and backlight module thereof
A backlight module applicable to a key module is provided, the key module includes a plurality of key units and a baseplate, and the plurality of key units are disposed on the baseplate. The backlight module includes a lower substrate, a plurality of periphery light sources disposed along the peripheral of the baseplate, and a shielding structure. The lower substrate is disposed below the baseplate, and there is an outer edge gap between an outer edge of the baseplate and the lower substrate. The periphery light sources are disposed between the baseplate and the lower substrate. The shielding structure is disposed outside those periphery light sources distributed, to prevent light provided by the plurality of light sources from being emitted out of the outer edge gap.
Input Devices Incorporating Biometric Sensors
A button assembly for an electronic device is disclosed. The button assembly integrates a biometric sensor below a top surface of the button. The button assembly is positioned relative to a secondary display of an electronic device. The secondary display can be positioned relative to a keyboard, such as above a top row of keys of the keyboard.