G06F1/1692

Hardware architecture for modularized eyewear systems, apparatuses, and methods

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are taught that provide reconfigurable components for eyewear devices. A reconfigurable component for use in an eyewear device includes an embedded electronics system. The embedded electronics system is configured for wireless communication and for processing sensor signals. The embedded electronics system is embedded into a component of the eyewear device. A plurality of sensors is embedded into one or more of the reconfigurable component and the eyewear device. The plurality is in electrical communication with the embedded electronics system. The embedded electronic system further includes a processor. The processor is configured to receive outputs from the plurality of sensors and to determine a system control parameter from an output of at least one sensor of the plurality of sensors.

TECHNOLOGIES FOR OVERLAY COMPONENTS FOR A COMPUTE DEVICE

Techniques for overlay surfaces for compute devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, an overlay surface on a base portion of a compute device can be moved from a folded or closed position (in which it does not cover the keyboard) to an unfolded or open position (in which it covers part of the keyboard). The base portion includes a touch sensor that allows the overlay surface to be used as a touch surface. In another embodiment, an overlay surface of a compute device is movable from one position adjacent a display of the compute device to another position adjacent a base of the compute device. The overlay surface is electrically switchable from a transparent state to an opaque state, allowing the display to be seen through it in one position and allowing it to be used as an opaque drawing surface in another position.

TECHNOLOGIES FOR OVERLAY COMPONENTS FOR A COMPUTE DEVICE

Techniques for overlay components for compute devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, an overlay component on a base portion of a compute device can be moved from a folded or closed position (in which it does not cover the keyboard) to an unfolded or open position (in which it covers part of the keyboard). The base portion includes a touch sensor that allows the overlay component to be used as a touch surface. In another embodiment, an overlay component of a compute device is movable from one position adjacent a display of the compute device to another position adjacent a base of the compute device. The overlay component is electrically switchable from a transparent state to an opaque state, allowing the display to be seen through it in one position and allowing it to be used as an opaque drawing surface in another position.

Adjusting cursor speed
11561629 · 2023-01-24 · ·

Adjusting a cursor speed may include a sensor with at least one capacitance sense electrode, a controller in communication with the sensor, memory in communication with the controller, and programmed instructions stored in the memory and configured, when executed, to cause the capacitance controller to detect movement of an object moving proximate the sensor at an object speed, apply a cursor speed to a cursor depicted in a display based at least in part on a cursor-to-object speed relationship, detect a trigger event in the detected object movement, and change the cursor-to-object speed relationship in response to detecting the trigger event.

Human-computer interface system

One variation of a system includes a substrate including: a first layer including a first spiral trace coiled in a first direction; a second layer arranged below the first layer and including a second spiral trace coiled in a second direction and cooperating with the first spiral trace to form a multi-layer inductor; and a sensor layer including an array of drive and sense electrode pairs. The system also includes: a cover layer arranged over the substrate and defining a touch sensor surface; and a first magnetic element arranged below the substrate and defining a first polarity facing the multi-layer inductor. The system further includes a controller configured to drive an oscillating voltage across the multi-layer inductor to oscillate the substrate in response to detecting an input on the touch sensor surface based on electrical values from the set of drive and sense electrode pairs.

TOUCHPAD MACHINE CONTROL

A work equipment for controllably performing work, includes: a work mechanism; a touch-sensitive device configured to output a desired position signal corresponding to a desired position of the work mechanism, the touch-sensitive device selectively operatively including a virtual mechanical control associated with producing the desired position signal; and a controller operatively coupled to the touch-sensitive device and the work mechanism, the controller configured to output an adjustment signal to the work mechanism to adjust an actual position of the work mechanism based at least partially on the desired position signal, the touch-sensitive device being configured to output the desired position signal to the controller when at least one control object is moved along the touch-sensitive device with respect to the virtual mechanical control in a manner that mimics operating a mechanical control.

DATA PROCESSOR
20230215399 · 2023-07-06 ·

A novel human interface excellent in operability is provided. Furthermore, a novel data processor excellent in operability is provided. Furthermore, a novel data processor, a novel display device, or the like is provided. An input/output device that receives image data and supplies positional data, and an arithmetic device that supplies the image data and receives the positional data are included. The input/output device includes a first region, a second region, and a bend portion between the first region and the second region. Each of the first region and the second region includes a display portion and a positional data input portion that overlaps the display portion. The arithmetic device includes an arithmetic unit and a storage unit that stores a program to be executed by the arithmetic unit.

Trackpad on back portion of a device
11550435 · 2023-01-10 · ·

Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system and a method for performing operations comprising: detecting physical touch of a touch-sensitive component on a back portion of a client device, the client device displaying a graphical user interface on a touch-sensitive display screen of a front portion of the client device; in response to detecting the physical touch, transmitting an electrical signal representing the physical touch of the touch-sensitive component on the back portion of the client device to the touch-sensitive display screen of the front portion of the client device; and causing an operation associated with the graphical user interface to be executed in response to the touch-sensitive display screen receiving the electrical signal representing the physical touch of the touch-sensitive component on the back portion of the client device.

Control methods for a force sensor system
11692889 · 2023-07-04 · ·

A method of controlling a force sensor system to define at least one button implemented by at least one force sensor, the method comprising: receiving a force sensor input; determining a gradient of the force sensor input; and controlling the force sensor system based on the determined gradient.

FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
20230004187 · 2023-01-05 ·

A foldable display device includes a screen maintained in one of a folded state and an unfolded state, the screen, when switched from the unfolded state to the folded state, being divided into a first screen sensing a user input and a second screen displaying a first image, and a controller displaying a specific image corresponding to the user input on the second screen when the user input is sensed on the first screen in the folded state. The first screen displays a second image that is the same as the first image.