Abstract:
In a first aspect a first method is provided of interacting with an electronic device. The first method includes the steps of (1) tracking the x y and z coordinates of an object moving above a display of the electronic device wherein a top surface of the display is substantially aligned with an xy plane; (2) generating an interrupt including the x y and z coordinates; and (3) employing the tracked z coordinates of the moving object by an application of the electronic device. Numerous other aspects are provided.
Abstract:
Un procedimiento que comprende: cambiar un estado de potencia de un primer sensor de un estado de modo de reposo a un estado operativo en respuesta a una señal digital eléctrica recibida de un segundo sensor en un estado de baja observabilidad, en el que el primer y segundo sensores están integrados o al menos soportados por el dispositivo móvil (108) y el dispositivo móvil comprende una memoria (616); procesar una o más señales digitales eléctricas recibidas de cada uno de los sensores primero y segundo correlacionando dichas señales digitales eléctricas con una firma o un patrón o de señal predefinido que representa un gesto de un usuario; inferir, en respuesta a dicho procesamiento de dichas señales digitales eléctricas, una probabilidad de que un usuario ejecute una o más aplicaciones y/o funciones en dicho dispositivo móvil (108); y preobtener electrónicamente información en conexión con dicha ejecución de dichas una o más aplicaciones y/o funciones en dicho dispositivo móvil (108) basándose, al menos en parte, en dicha probabilidad.
Abstract:
Automatic identification of media content is at least partially based upon visually capturing a still or video image of media content being presented to a user via another device. The media content can be further refined by determining location of the user, capturing an audio portion of the media content, date and time of the capture, or profile/behavioral characteristics of the user. Identifying the media content can require (1) distinguishing a rectangular illumination the corresponds to a video display; (2) decoding a watermark presented within the displayed image/video; (3) characterizing the presentation sufficiently for determining a particular time stamp or portion of a program; and (4) determining user setting preferences for viewing the program (e.g., close captioning, aspect ratio, language). Thus identified, the media content appropriately formatted can be received for continued presentation on a user interface of the mobile device.
Abstract:
An electronic device for controlling noise is described. The electronic device includes a force sensor for detecting a force on the electronic device. The electronic device also includes noise control circuitry for generating a noise control signal based on a noise signal and the force. Another electronic device for controlling noise is also described. The electronic device includes a speaker that outputs a runtime ultrasound signal, an error microphone that receives a runtime ultrasound channel signal and noise control circuitry coupled to the speaker and to the error microphone. The noise control circuitry determines at least one calibration parameter and determines a runtime channel response based on the runtime ultrasound channel signal. The noise control circuitry also determines a runtime placement based on the runtime channel response and the at least one calibration parameter and determines at least one runtime active noise control parameter based on the runtime placement.
Abstract:
In a first aspect, a first method is provided of interacting with an electronic device. The first method includes the steps of (1) tracking the x, y and z coordinates of an object moving above a display of the electronic device, wherein a top surface of the display is substantially aligned with an xy-plane; (2) generating an interrupt including the x, y and z coordinates; and (3) employing the tracked z coordinates of the moving object by an application of the electronic device. Numerous other aspects are provided.
Abstract:
Methods and systems implement touch sensors or force sensitive materials disposed on the case of a computing device in order to enable user input gestures to be performed on portions of the device case. The force sensitive elements may generate an electrical signal in response to a gesture, such as a tap, squeeze, swipe or twist. The properties of the generated electrical signal may be compared to various reference templates to recognize particular input gestures. The force sensitive elements may operate in conjunction with more traditional input methods, such as touch-screen display and electromechanical buttons. By enabling user input gestures on the case of computing devices, the various aspects permit one hand operation of the devices including intuitive gestures that do not require the users focused attention to accomplish. Thus the various aspects may enable users to utilize their computing devices in situations not suitable to conventional user input technologies.
Abstract:
Exemplary charging device includes a processor and charging current for coupling to a battery. In an exemplary embodiment, the processor defines charging profiles for charging the battery at different charge rates. A profile can be selected based on a determinable time event and may be modified based on a charging history. Adjustable charging power is supplied to the battery at a power level, a charging duration, or a combination thereof based on the selected profile. A wireless power transmitter can also define charging profiles and charging histories for receivers that receive power from the transmitter based on an identifier from the receiver. The transmitter can select the charging profile based on a determinable time event and may be modified based on a charging history. The transmitter supplies power through the wireless power link at a power level, a charging duration, or a combination thereof based on the selected profile.