Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Remote control via proximity data
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Application No.: US15244672Application Date: 2016-08-23
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Publication No.: US10168776B2Publication Date: 2019-01-01
- Inventor: Michael R. Billau , Alissa J. Hartenbaum , Trenton J. Johnson , Saikrishna Vennam
- Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
- Applicant Address: US NY Armonk
- Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
- Current Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US NY Armonk
- Agency: Lieberman & Brandsdorfer, LLC
- Main IPC: G09G5/00
- IPC: G09G5/00 ; G06F3/01

Abstract:
Embodiments relate to use of proximity sensors to control a digital interface. More specifically, proximity detection and analysis of the sensors, and translating the proximity into one or more commands is utilized to control the interface. In various embodiments, a system is provided with a set of sensors operatively coupled to a secondary surface. The sensors are in communication with a hub positioned proximal to the sensors. The hub is configured to be in communication with a remote interface. Similarly, the remote interface is configured operatively coupled to a remote physical device (e.g. digital interface). As changes in the sensor position data are measured, the remote interface device communicates an action based on a set of rules. The action is communicated from the interface to the remote physical device and functions to physically transform a functional aspect of the device.
Public/Granted literature
- US20180059784A1 Remote Control Via Proximity Data Public/Granted day:2018-03-01
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