РЕЖИМ ЭКОНОМИИ ЭНЕРГИИ ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРОННОГО УСТРОЙСТВА, А ТАКЖЕ СООТВЕТСТВУЮЩИЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ

Изобретение относится к вычислительной технике. Технический результат заключается в уменьшении интенсивности обработки данных, что позволяет продлить время работы аккумулятора. Электронное устройство сконфигурировано для работы в первом и втором режимах, первый режим обеспечивает обычное разблокированное пользовательское взаимодействие, второй режим позволяет пользователю выполнять ограниченные пользовательские вводы данных; устройство предоставляет во втором режиме индикацию события, связанного с выводом данных во втором режиме и представляющего собой прием сообщения от третьего лица или запланированное событие, при этом возникновение события инициирует доступность в течение заранее заданного периода времени после возникновения события во втором режиме ограниченного пользовательского ввода данных, связанного с выводом данных во втором режиме, чтобы обеспечить отображение сокращенного вывода данных во втором режиме для упомянутого события в ответ на ограниченный пользовательский ввод данных ...

СПОСОБ ВЫПОЛНЕНИЯ ФУНКЦИИ УСТРОЙСТВА И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВЫПОЛНЕНИЯ СПОСОБА

Изобретение относится к области реализации на мобильных устройствах приложений, услуг и содержимого контента. Технический результат – обеспечение гарантированной доступности приложений, услуг и содержимого контента на мобильных устройствах. Предложен способ выполнения функции устройства на основании информации движения устройства в заданном рабочем режиме (например, активном или режиме ожидания) устройства и устройство для выполнения способа. Устройство включает в себя датчик, выполненный с возможностью обнаружения перемещения устройства в режиме ожидания (или активном режиме) устройства; хранилище, выполненное с возможностью сохранения информации движения на основе информации, которая относится к перемещению, и по меньшей мере одного фрагмента информации функции, соответствующего информации движения; и процессор, выполненный с возможностью управления устройством для выполнения функции, соответствующей информации движения, в заданном рабочем режиме на основе информации, которая относится ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ДИСТАНЦИОННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение касается способа и устройства для дистанционного управления рабочим состоянием электроприбора. Технический результат заключается в упрощении пользовательского интерфейса. Способ включает: получение пользовательским терминалом данных о движении, формируемых носимым устройством согласно движению пользователя; формирование пользовательским терминалом сигнала дистанционного управления для управления бытовым электроприбором согласно данным о движении и передачу пользовательским терминалом сигнала дистанционного управления в бытовой электроприбор, причем сигнал дистанционного управления конфигурируют для управления рабочим состоянием бытового электроприбора. Данное изобретение решает проблему затруднительных шагов управления в способе дистанционного управления на известном уровне техники. Следовательно, выполняя только движение пользователя посредством носимого устройства, пользователь может дистанционно управлять бытовым электроприбором, не нажимая никаких кнопок дистанционного управления ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЬСКОГО ТЕРМИНАЛА И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМ

... 1. Карманное пользовательское устройство, содержащее:первый пользовательский интерфейс;второй пользовательский интерфейс;воспринимающее устройство, которое воспринимает рабочее условие карманного пользовательского устройства; иконтроллер, который активирует упомянутый первый пользовательский интерфейс и деактивирует упомянутый второй пользовательский интерфейс, если рабочее условие соответствует первому условию, и активирует упомянутый второй пользовательский интерфейс и деактивирует упомянутый первый пользовательский интерфейс, если рабочее условие соответствует второму условию,при этом рабочее условие является по меньшей мере одним из внешней рабочей среды карманного пользовательского устройства и движения карманного пользовательского устройства.2. Карманное пользовательское устройство по п. 1, дополнительно содержащее:третий пользовательский интерфейс,при этом контроллер активирует два из упомянутого первого пользовательского интерфейса, упомянутого второго пользовательского интерфейса ...

УСТРОЙСТВО СВЯЗИ, СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ СВЯЗЬЮ И МАШИНОЧИТАЕМЫЙ НОСИТЕЛЬ ИНФОРМАЦИИ

... 1. Устройство, содержащее:блок определения области, выполненный с возможностью определения области совместного использования, соответствующей участку поверхности устройства; иблок связи, выполненный с возможностью обеспечения совместного использования данных внешним устройством в ответ на ввод пользователя, ассоциирующий данные с областью совместного использования.2. Устройство по п.1, в котором блок определения области выполнен с возможностью определения области совместного использования посредством обнаружения участка поверхности устройства, который перекрывается внешним устройством.3. Устройство по п.1, дополнительно содержащее поверхность отображения, выполненную с возможностью отображения данных, причем поверхность отображения располагается в виде стопы на поверхности устройства.4. Устройство по п.3, в котором поверхность отображения и поверхность устройства являются оптически прозрачными.5. Устройство п.1, в котором блок определения области выполнен с возможностью определения области ...

МНОГОКРАТНО СКЛАДЫВАЕМОЕ МОБИЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО С КОНФИГУРИРУЕМЫМ ИНТЕРФЕЙСОМ

... 1. Электронное устройство, содержащее: ! первую панель, имеющую первую поверхность отображения и первую заднюю поверхность; ! вторую панель, имеющую вторую поверхность отображения и вторую заднюю поверхность; ! третью панель, имеющую третью поверхность отображения и третью заднюю поверхность, причем первая панель соединена с возможностью поворота с первым краем второй панели, и причем третья панель соединена с возможностью поворота со вторым краем второй панели; ! датчик конфигурации складывания, сконфигурированный для обнаружения конфигурации первой панели, второй панели и третьей панели; ! датчик для обнаружения изменения направления одной из первой панели, второй панели и третьей панели, относительно направления силы тяжести; и ! процессор, сконфигурированный для исполнения по меньшей мере одного программного приложения, имеющего графический пользовательский интерфейс, причем процессор реагирует на датчик конфигурации складывания и датчик для модифицирования графического пользовательского ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ, СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ И ПРОГРАММА

... 1. Устройство обработки информации, содержащее:процессор, выполненный с возможностью управления устройством отображения для отображения данных первого уровня; имодуль обнаружения, выполненный с возможностью определения движения устройства обработки информации,при этом процессор выполнен с возможностью управления устройством отображения для отображения данных второго уровня, соответствующих данным первого уровня, совместно с данными первого уровня на основе движения, обнаруженного модулем обнаружения.2. Устройство обработки информации по п.1, в котором модуль обнаружения представляет собой модуль обнаружения наклона, выполненный с возможностью обнаружения движения наклона устройства обработки информации.3. Устройство обработки информации по п.1, дополнительно содержащее:устройство отображения исенсорный датчик, расположенный на устройстве отображения, для определения сенсорного ввода.4. Устройство обработки информации по п.1, в котором данные второго уровня соответствуют процессу, подлежащему ...

СПОСОБ, УСТРОЙСТВО И КОМПЬЮТЕРНЫЙ ПРОГРАММНЫЙ ПРОДУКТ ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ОНТОЛОГИИ КОНТЕКСТОВ ПРИ ПЕРСОНАЛИЗАЦИИ ПРИЛОЖЕНИЯ ДЛЯ МОБИЛЬНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

... 1. Способ задания пользователем по меньшей мере одного аспекта интерфейса пользователя для устройства, включающий: выбор по меньшей мере одного триггера и действия, которые совместно формируют правило; автоматическую генерацию каталогизированной структуры доступных событий в соответствии с иерархической информационной моделью; выбор по меньшей мере одного значения триггера из доступного набора событий; и задание соответствующего действия, выполняемого устройством. 2. Способ по п.1, в котором указанное по меньшей мере одно значение триггера соответствует значению, генерируемому устройством. 3. Способ по п.1, в котором указанное по меньшей мере одно значение триггера соответствует значению, генерируемому датчиком, составляющим часть устройства. 4. Способ по п.1, в котором указанное по меньшей мере одно значение триггера соответствует значению, генерируемому вне устройства. 5. Способ по п.1, в котором сценарий правил получают извне от другого пользователя. 6. Способ по п.1, в котором сценарий ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ

... 1. Устройство обработки изображения, содержащее: ! средство детектирования указанного по инструкции положения, предназначенное для приема операции инструкции пользователя на экране дисплея устройства дисплея, детектирования положения, где была выполнена операция инструкции, и вывода детектированного положения; ! средство сохранения, предназначенное для сохранения множества элементов данных изображения, каждый из которых включает в себя информацию, соответствующую ключу поиска; ! средство управления отображением ключа поиска, предназначенное для обеспечения избирательного отображения, по меньшей мере, одного ключа поиска на экране дисплея устройства дисплея; ! средство поиска, предназначенное для, если ключ поиска, отображаемый на экране дисплея устройства дисплея, указан как инструкция средством управления отображением ключа поиска через средство детектирования положения, указанного по инструкции, поиска в средстве сохранения данных изображения, соответствующих указанному по инструкции ...

System zum Erfassen einer Gierrate unter Verwendung eines Magnetfeldsensors sowie tragbare elektronische Vorrichtungen unter Verwendung hiervon

Bewegungs- und Raumlageerfassungssystem, das in eine elektronische Vorrichtung eingebaut ist, die ein Anwendungsprogramm aufweist, das auf der elektronischen Vorrichtung ausführbar ist, wobei das System umfasst: ein Dreiachsen-Akzelerometer, das dafür ausgelegt ist, eine erste Menge von Signalen bereitzustellen, die mit einer Änderung der Raumlage der elektronischen Vorrichtung zusammenhängen; und einen Dreiachsen-Magnetfeldsensor, der dafür ausgelegt ist, eine zweite Menge von Signalen bereitzustellen, die mit einer Änderung der Raumlage der elektronischen Vorrichtung zusammenhängen, wobei der Dreiachsen-Magnetfeldsensor ein Magnetkompass ist.

Tragbares Endgerät mit einer verstellbaren Anzeigeposition und Anzeigeverfahren für das tragbare Endgerät

Die Erfindung betrifft ein tragbares Endgerät mit einer verstellbaren Anzeigeposition und ein Anzeigeverfahren für das tragbare Endgerät. Das tragbare Endgerät umfasst einen tragbaren Endgerätkörper sowie einen Bildschirm, einen Prozessor und einen Gravitationsbeschleunigungssensor, die auf dem tragbaren Endgerätkörper angeordnet sind, wobei der Bildschirm ein gewölbtes Display oder ein flexibles Display mit einer Vielzahl von Anzeigebereichen ist, der Bildschirm und der Gravitationsbeschleunigungssensor jeweils eine Kommunikationsverbindung zu dem Prozessor haben, und der Prozessor basierend auf die durch den Gravitationsbeschleunigungssensor erfassten Daten den anzeigenden Bereich des Bildschirms verstellt. Das erfindungsgemäße tragbare Endgerät ist konstruktiv einfach und kann es gewährleisten, dass der anzeigende Bereich des Bildschirms sich immer nach oben oder auf die Augen eines Benutzers richtet. Dies führt zu einer bequemen Bedienung des Benutzers.

Bewegungssensitive Interaktion mit technischen Geräten

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Ausführung einer bewegungssensitiven Interaktion mit technischen Geräten und eine für das Verfahren verwendete Vorrichtung, im Besonderen einer Multimediamaus und/oder eines UMTS-fähigen Mobilfunkgerätes (Handy) oder dergleichen, wobei das technische Gerät einen Bewegungssensor aufweist, welcher Bewegungen des technischen Gerätes auf einer ebenen Fläche erfasst und mittels einer integrierten Software in Steuerinformationen umwandelt. Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Steuerinformationen eine direkte bewegungssensitive Interaktion mit dem technischen Gerät ausbilden, welche eine visuelle Menüsteuerung und/oder ein visuelles Navigieren in Dokumenten oder Internetseiten mit relativ großen Dokumenten- und/oder Webinhalten ausführt.

In der Hand gehaltene elektronische Einrichtung mit bewegungsgesteuertem Cursor

In der Hand gehaltene elektronische Einrichtung, umfassend: eine Anzeige; einen Speicher, der ausgestaltet ist, um eine sichtbare Ausgabe mindestens einer Softwareanwendung zu speichern; einen Bewegungssensor, der ausgestaltet ist, um die Bewegung der in der Hand gehaltenen elektronischen Einrichtung zu überwachen; und einen Controller in Verbindung mit der Anzeige, dem Speicher und dem Bewegungssensor, wobei der Controller umfasst: eine erste Steuerlogik, die ein erstes Bild an der Anzeige erzeugt, das einen Abschnitt der sichtbaren Ausgabe der Softwareanwendung darstellt, wobei das erste Bild ein FOV aufweist, und wobei die sichtbare Ausgabe ein inneres Gebiet und ein äußeres Gebiet umfasst, wobei das innere Gebiet zumindest teilweise von dem äußeren Gebiet umgeben ist; eine zweite Steuerlogik zum Anpassen des FOV des ersten Bilds auf der Grundlage der Bewegung der in der Hand gehaltenen Einrichtung, die durch den Bewegungssensor detektiert wird; eine dritte Steuerlogik zum Anzeigen eines ...

Objektvisualisierung im Kontext

Method for gesture control

Hand held image display device

Automatic rotation of display contents of a handheld companion device rigidly attached to a handheld mobile device

Apparatus and method for capturing images

System and method for the dynamic creation and playing of augmented reality games

Mobile device data transfer using location information

Electronic device

Handheld device for navigating and displaying data

A handheld device (1) for navigating through and displaying data comprises projection means (10) for projecting a selected portion (4) of a larger data set (3) on a projection surface (2) and data navigation means which select in response to the orientation, position and/or movement of the device (1) the data to be displayed by the projection means (10). The device (1) can be intuitively used to pan through a large data set and to visualise an area of interest.

Touchpad With A Plurality Of Display Elements Located In The Touchpad Area

A touchpad is described having a plurality of display elements located in the touchpad area, the display elements providing a visual indication of a user control mode of the touchpad. An electronic device is claimed comprising processing means, a graphical display screen: electrically coupled to said processing means and a touchpad electrically coupled to said processing means, said touchpad comprising a touch-sensitive detector array in a touchpad area separate from said graphical display screen, the touchpad being designed to detect relative movement between a contact device and said detector array whilst the contact device is continuously in contact with said touchpad area and to produce an output signal based on said detected relative movement, which output signal is capable of being used to control an image on said graphical display screen, characterised in that: said touchpad further comprises a plurality of display elements located in said touchpad area, said plurality of display ...

A handheld device for displaying information

Self-orientating display with inertial and imaging sensors

A portable electronic device includes a camera and a display switchable between a portrait mode and a landscape mode in response to an inertial sensor. When it is determined that the display mode should be switched in response to movement of the device, a feature of a user of the device, such as the user's face, is imaged with the camera. If the imaged feature changes orientation with respect to the display by less than a threshold amount, then the switch in display mode is disabled and the display remains in its current mode. Enables correct orientation of display when device is used whilst user is lying down.

Mobile device data transfer using location information

A method and system are provided for mobile device data transfer using location information carried out at a mobile sending device 501. The method comprises: receiving a user gesture 512 on a touch sensitive screen of the mobile sending device; determining the direction of the gesture based on an orientation 511 of the mobile sending device; determining a location of the mobile sending device; combining the direction of the gesture and the location of the mobile sending device to give a three-dimensional direction 512 or vector from the mobile sending device; identifying possible receiving devices currently at locations in the three-dimensional direction from the mobile sending device; and wirelessly transmitting data to a receiving device 504. If multiple receiving devices are identified, a prompt may be provided to the user to select a receiving device. A receiving device may be paired with the mobile sending device and receive position updates. Identified receiving devices may be displayed ...

Apparatus and method for using motion to input information to a wireless communication device

Deformable electronic device and methods and systems for controlling the deformed user interface

Controlling the orientation of a device display based on usage context

A method for controlling an orientation of data on a display (117) of a device (100) comprises determining a device angular position for the device, determining a usage context parameter for the device, and controlling the orientation of the data on the display based on the device angular position and the usage context parameter. A change in the orientation of the data on the display, for instance from portrait to landscape, may be suppressed based on the usage context parameter. Usage context parameters may include user facial orientation angular position detected by a camera (140), or user grip position detected by grip sensors (145). A usage context parameter may also comprise user input data, such as a user input regarding the locking of the orientation of the data. In a further embodiment the usage context parameter may consist of a reversal display orientation change event, such as when a user reacts to an orientation change by changing the device position to force a change back to ...

Improvements in or relating to appliances

Operating method of terminal based on multiple inputs and portable terminal supporting the same

Operating method of terminal based on multiple inputs and portable terminal supporting the same

Intruction triggering method and device, user information acquisition method and system, terminal and server

Operating method of terminal based on multiple inputs and portable terminal supporting the same

Intruction triggering method and device, user information acquisition method and system, terminal and server

Operating method of terminal based on multiple inputs and portable terminal supporting the same

Intruction triggering method and device, user information acquisition method and system, terminal and server

PORTABLE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT WITH A THREE-DIMENSIONAL INDICATOR

MOBILE TELEPHONE WITH INTERACTIVE PRINTER

VIEWER WITH CODE SENSOR

TRAGBARE NAVIGATIONSVORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUM FUNKNAVIGIEREN

MOBILES TERMINAL AND OBJECT INDICATOR PROCEDURE THEREBY

ACTIVE DISPLAY LEGIBILITY IMPROVEMENT FOR MOBILE MECHANISMS DEPENDENT ON MOVEMENT

PROCEDURE AND MECHANISM FOR THE BROWSEN OF INFORMATION ON A DISPLAY

SYSTEM TO THE REPRODUCTION OF THE PICTURE

Methods and apparatuses for operating a portable device based on an accelerometer

Methods and apparatuses for operating a portable device based on an accelerometer

Methods and apparatuses for operating a portable device based on an accelerometer are described. According to one embodiment of the invention, an accelerometer attached to a portable device detects a movement of the portable device. In response, a machine executable code is executed within the portable device to perform one or more predetermined operations. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.

Method of providing of user interface in portable terminal and apparatus thereof

Provided are a method of providing a user interface of a portable terminal that may output an affordance image induced such that a certain function is performed in a location in which approach of a touch input device is sensed, and an apparatus thereof. The method of providing a user interface of a portable terminal with a touch screen, includes: checking whether approach of a touch input device is sensed on the touch screen; determining a type of the sensed touch input device when the approach of the touch input device is sensed; and outputting a first affordance image corresponding to at least one function executable using a stylus at a sensed region of the approach of a stylus when the touch input device is the stylus as the determination result.

Viewer with code sensor and printer

Method and apparatus for motion activated control of an electronic device

Wristband device input using wrist movement

A function of an electronic device can be invoked using a wrist gesture (e.g., flexion or extension) that is detected by a wrist-worn device. The gesture can be detected using sensors in the wrist-worn device, e.g., in the wristband and/or behind a face member. A specific gesture can 5 be identified from a library based on analysis of sensor signals. The invoked function can be executed on the wrist-worn device or another device that is in communication with the wrist worn device.

Motion-controlled views on mobile computing devices

Instruction triggering method and device, user information acquisition method and system, terminal, and server

Disclosed are an instruction triggering method and device, a user information acquisition method and system, a terminal, and a server. An instruction triggering method includes: detecting a shaking operation of a mobile terminal; and according to the acquired shaking operation, triggering a preset input instruction. A user information acquisition method includes: a mobile terminal sending a user information acquisition request to a server when a shaking operation is detected; and the mobile terminal receiving the user information of a matching user which is returned by the server according to the user information acquisition request. Another user information acquisition method includes: after a server receives a user information acquisition request from a mobile terminal triggered by a shaking operation, acquiring a user matching with the user information acquisition request, and sending the user information of the matching user to the mobile terminal. The present invention improves the ...

Tilting to scroll

In one embodiment, a method includes determining, by a computing device, an origin position of an image for display on the device and determining a subsequent position of the image. The method further includes rendering the image in its origin position when a predetermined movement of the device is detected.

Printer with code sensor

Hand held data processor unit

Printer with vacation mode

Viewer with code sensor

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN AUGMENTED REALITY USER INTERFACE

An approach is provided for an augmented reality user interface. An image representing a physical environment is received. Data relating to a horizon within the physical environment is retrieved. A section of the image to overlay location information based on the horizon data is determined. Presenting of the location information within the determined section to a user equipment is initiated.

ACTIVE KEYBOARD SYSTEM FOR HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICES

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING SENSORS OF A CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROL OF A GAME

A control device (300) with a touch screen and motion sensors (101) is held in one hand with the screen facing the user. Preferably, thumb motion of the hand holding the control device (300) on the touch screen sensor (102) of the control device (300) is the input to control the motion and animations of an avatar, wherein the avatar motion is displayed on the control device touch screen or, in an embodiment, on an external display device (350). An important aspect of the present invention is tilting the control device (300), causing an angular rotation velocity, which can trigger a game event such as throwing, kicking, shooting or other action of the game.

MOTION-BASED USER INTERFACE FOR HANDHELD

A mobile wireless communications device is arranged to allow for the entry of a motion capture command from a user interface. After receiving such a command, the device generates a recorded motion from output signals from a motion sensor incorporated in the device. A user may then identify a particular contact record through the user interface whereupon the device will associate the contact with the recorded motion.

PRINTER WITH CODE SENSOR

A printer (1010) for printing user information is provided with one or more sensors (1018, 1020) for detecting ma-chine-readable information pre-printed or pre-formed on the substrate (1012) printed upon. The information uniquely identifies each substrate from other substrates and this information is associated with information relating to the user information. Use of pre-printed or pre-formed substrates allows use of any printing technology for the printing mechanism (1016).

CALIBRATION OF GRAB DETECTION

In one embodiment, a method includes receiving real-time sensor data from N sensors on the computing device. The real-time sensor data corresponds to a transition in a physical state of the computing device caused by a user of the computing device. The method also includes applying a linear function to the real-time sensor data from each of the N sensors; determining a vector based on an N-tuple comprising the derivatives; comparing the vector with a pre-determined hyperplane with N-1 dimensions; and determining based on the comparison whether the transition is an event corresponding to any of one or more pre-determined imminent uses of the computing device by the user or a non-event not corresponding to any of the pre-determined imminent uses of the computing device by the user.

CALIBRATION OF GRAB DETECTION

In one embodiment, a method includes receiving real-time sensor data from N sensors on the computing device. The real-time sensor data corresponds to a transition in a physical state of the computing device caused by a user of the computing device. The method also includes applying a linear function to the real-time sensor data from each of the N sensors; determining a vector based on an N-tuple comprising the derivatives; comparing the vector with a pre-determined hyperplane with N-1 dimensions; and determining based on the comparison whether the transition is an event corresponding to any of one or more pre-determined imminent uses of the computing device by the user or a non-event not corresponding to any of the pre-determined imminent uses of the computing device by the user.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL VIRTUALIZATION

Three-dimensional virtualization may include receiving captured images of an entity and/or a scene, and/or capturing the images of the entity and/or the scene. The images may be connected in a predetermined sequence to generate a virtual environment. A virtual reality application may be generated to implement controls for manipulation of the virtual environment. Gestures related to a view generated by the virtual reality application may be received. The gestures may be translated to manipulate the view generated by the virtual reality application.

CYLINDRICAL COMPUTING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE DISPLAY

A mobile computing device with a substantially cylindrical form factor and a flexible display screen. The flexible display screen is adapted to display content when it is substantially completely wrapped around the cylindrical body, partially wrapped around the cylindrical body, or substantially not wrapped around the cylindrical body. In one embodiment the flexible display comprises a touch-sensitive user interface. The mobile computing device may be a smartphone, a tablet pc, a personal digital assistant, a music player, a gaming device, a remote control, or a combination thereof.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A DISPLAY ORIENTATION OF A MOBILE DEVICE

A method and system are provided for determining a display orientation of a mobile device. The mobile device is configured to change the display orientation when a first input is detected. The first input corresponds to a change in orientation of the mobile device that satisfies one or more first criteria. The method includes detecting the first input and enabling a second input to change the display orientation when detected within a predetermined period of time after detecting the first input, the second input satisfying one or more second criteria different from the one or more first criteria.

OPERATING METHOD OF TERMINAL BASED ON MULTIPLE INPUTS AND PORTABLE TERMINAL SUPPORTING THE SAME

An operating method of a terminal based on multiple inputs and a portable terminal supporting the same are disclosed. The operating method includes: receiving a sensor signal in a state that a touch-down event having at least one touch point is being maintained, generating respective distinct commands according to at least one of a number of touch points of the touch-down event, and a type and a form of the certain sensor signal, activating one of a user function or controlling an operation of a currently activated user function according to the generated commands; and controlling variation in a screen output on a display panel according to the activation or the control of the user function.

HANDHELD DEVICE WITH NOTIFICATION MESSAGE VIEWING

Displaying information related to a message on a display screen of a handheld electronic device. In response to a movement of the handheld electronic device from an initial position to a first orientation, displaying on the display screen a first notice related to the message.

MOBILE SECURITY APPLICATION

An application for a mobile device allows a user to let a monitoring center know that they are in trouble without the requirement of using the user interface of the mobile device to navigate to the app menu to select the app and select an option to send an alarm. The app allows the user to send alarms for different types of events. The mobile device's Inertial Measurement Unit is used to record and trigger a three dimensional movement gesture pattern of the mobile device which is associated with certain events and actions. To make the process even more unique a fourth dimension of time is added into the process. Time can affect the gesture pattern in two ways. First, there will be an overall time to complete the three dimensional movement for the gesture pattern, and second, a time to complete each individual movement that comprises the gesture pattern.

INPUT GESTURES USING DEVICE MOVEMENT

A handheld electronic device (100) has a cursor (104) which is moved by tilting and or accelerating the device, where the cursor (104) movement correlates to a bubble in a bull's eye level (FIG. 4). Gestures include flicking, shaking, and reversing an acceleration or tilting, to control movement of the cursor (104), and to execute instructions corresponding to a position of the cursor. These gestures may be combined with touch, speech, buttons, or other known methods of communication between users and devices.

Identifying gestures using motion data

Mobile terminal and screen display method thereof

Information processing apparatus and information processing method

An information processing apparatus is provided which includes a first display unit for displaying book data per page, a second display unit provided so as to be adjacent to the first display unit for displaying the book data per page, an axial part provided between the first and second display units, a first detecting unit for detecting rotational angular displacement of the first display unit around the axial part, a second detecting unit for detecting rotational angular displacement of the second display unit around the axial part, and a display page controller for displaying a page N displayed on the first display unit on the second display unit, or displaying the page N displayed on the second display unit on the first display unit, based on the rotational angular displacement of the first display unit and the rotational angular displacement of the second display unit.

Electronic device and method for browsing pictures by using same

The invention provides a method for browsing pictures by using an electronic device. The browsed pictures are contained in a plurality of photo albums. The method comprises the following steps: detecting the motion of the electronic device; judging whether the motion is in the first mode of motion or in the second mode of motion; continuing controlling turning to the previous picture or the next picture according to the direction of motion when the motion is in the first mode of motion; continuing controlling turning to the previous photo album or the next photo album according to the direction of motion when the motion is in the second mode of motion. The invention also provides the electronic device capable of implementing the steps. The electronic device and the method of the inventioncan be conductive to quickly turning to the picture types which the users want to browse.

Electronic telecommunication device i.e. portable telephone, has implementation unit implementing function associated with received signal and dependent on identified type of movement or position of device

Un dispositif électronique de télécommunication comprend : - un capteur de mouvement ou d'orientation apte à délivrer un signal représentatif de mouvements ou d'une orientation du dispositif électronique ; - des moyens de réception aptes à détecter un signal reçu ; - des moyens d'identification d'un type de mouvement ou de position du dispositif sur la base dudit signal lors de la détection du signal ; - des moyens de mise en oeuvre d'une fonction associée au signal reçu et dépendante du type identifié. Un procédé et une carte à microcircuit associés sont également proposés.

METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC NAVIGATION BIASED TOWARDS REGIONS OF INTEREST OF A PICTURE

PROCESS Of ADAPTATION OF the MAN/MACHINE INTERFACE Of a TELEPHONE AND TELEPHONESELON the PROCESS

L'invention vise à offrir une adaptation de paramètres de l'interface homme/machine d'un appareil de téléphonie mobile en fonction de l'orientation de cet appareil par rapport à l'utilisateur. Cette orientation est détectée automatiquement par une analyse de l'image de la scène située en avant de l'appareil. Dans un mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention, l'appareil cherche à identifier le visage de l'utilisateur et en particulier l'axe des yeux pour en déduire l'orientation de l'appareil vis-à-vis de l'utilisateur. De cette façon un utilisateur peut basculer, par exemple, l'affichage de son téléphone dans le mode « portrait » ad hoc par un simple basculement de l'appareil.

MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

L'invention concerne un terminal mobile (100) pouvant commander efficacement la réception d'un appel entrant dans un état dans lequel un terminal externe capable d'assister une sortie audio est connecté avec le terminal mobile (100) et un procédé de commande associé. Ledit terminal mobile (100) inclut une unité de communication sans fil (110) configurée pour communiquer avec le terminal externe, une unité de détection (140) configurée pour détecter un mouvement du terminal mobile (100), une unité de sortie audio (150) et un appareil de commande (180), si un premier mouvement est détecté par l'unité de détection (140) pendant la réception de l'appel entrant dans un premier état de configuration dont une sortie audio est réalisée via un premier terminal externe, configuré pour accepter l'appel entrant et permuter à une deuxième configuration sortant un signal d'appel pour l'appel entrant accepté via l'unité de sortie audio au lieu du premier terminal externe.

휴대 단말기 및 그 동작 방법

... 본 발명은 휴대 단말기 및 그 동작 방법에 관한 것이다. 본 휴대 단말기의 동작 방법은 소정 모드에서 휴대 단말기의 터치를 감지하고, 감지된 터치에 기초하여 휴대 단말기가 그립(grip)된 것으로 판단되면, 휴대 단말기의 움직임을 감지하며, 소정 모드 및 상기 휴대 단말기의 움직임에 대응하여 상기 휴대 단말기의 모드를 변경한다. 본 발명에 따르면, 휴대 단말기를 그립한 상태에서 움직임으로 모드를 변경시킬 수 있기 때문에 사용자에게 편리함을 제공한다.

그래픽 사용자 인터페이스와의 물리적 상호작용을 해석하는 시스템 및 방법

... 그래픽 사용자 인터페이스와의 물리적 상호작용을 해석하는 시스템 및 방법의 실시예가 개시되어 있다. 예를 들어, 그래픽 사용자 인터페이스와의 물리적 상호작용을 해석하는 한 시스템은 사용자가 잡고 있도록 구성된 하우징(housing), 하우징에 배치된 디스플레이 - 이 디스플레이는 그래픽 사용자 인터페이스를 디스플레이하도록 구성되어 있음 -, 및 하우징에 배치된 센서 - 이 센서는 어떤 자유도(degree of freedom)에서 하우징의 움직임을 검출하도록 구성되어 있음 - 를 갖는 장치이다. 이 장치는 또한 하우징에 배치되고 디스플레이 및 센서와 통신하고 있는 프로세서를 포함하고, 이 프로세서는 센서로부터 센서 신호를 수신하고 - 이 센서 신호는 움직임과 연관된 파라미터를 포함함 -, 파라미터에 기초하여 그래픽 사용자 인터페이스와 연관된 명령을 결정하며, 명령에 기초하여 실행될 기능을 결정하고, 기능을 실행하도록 구성되어 있다.

이동 장치 상의 삼차원 환경에서의 네비게이션

... 본 발명은 이동 장치 상의 삼차원 환경 내에서 네비게이트하기 위한 방법들 및 시스템들에 관한 것이다. 일부 실시예들은 이동 장치의 배향을 이용하는 삼차원 환경에서의 네비게이션에 관한 것이다. 일부 실시예들은 이동 장치 상의 가상 카메라를 이동시키기 위한 사용자 인터페이스 제스처들에 관한 것이다. 일부 실시예들은 핀칭, 회전 및 이중 터치 줌 등과 같이 이동 장치 상의 가상 카메라를 이동시키기 위한 사용자 인터페이스 제스처들에 관한 것이다. 일부 실시예들은 이동 장치 상의 삼차원 환경에서의 패닝에 관한 것이다. 마지막으로, 일부 실시예들은 이동 장치 상의 삼차원 환경에서의 고정식 네비게이션에 관한 것이다.

METHOD FOR MOVING A MOUSE CURSOR AND A VIRTUAL SCREEN BY MOVING A DISPLAY OF A SMALL-SIZED INFORMATION TERMINAL, PARTICULARLY CONCERNED WITH BEING CAPABLE OF PROVIDING AN EXPANDED VIRTUAL SCREEN FOR OVERCOMING RESTRICTIONS ON THE DISPLAY SIZE OF THE TERMINAL

PURPOSE: A method for moving a mouse cursor and a virtual screen by moving a display of a small-sized information terminal is provided to be capable of overcoming restrictions on a display window of the terminal, and of expanding the display window as a virtual screen, thus menus or information can be displayed in a much wider space. CONSTITUTION: A user sets an operation distance and a maximum expanding ratio(11). A module for recognizing location information of a displayer is operated to notify a processor of the recognized location information(12). The processor calculates a screen ratio in accordance with change of a distance between the user and the displayer and a location of the displayer on a virtual screen in accordance with up/down/right/left changes(13). A display controller expands or reduces portions of contents located in a memory by using the information(14), and sends the information to the displayer so that the displayer displays the information(15). © KIPO 2007 ...

데스크탑 아이콘들을 디스플레이하는 방법 및 이동 단말기

... 데스크탑 아이콘들을 디스플레이하는 방법 및 이동 단말기가 개시되고 이동 통신의 분야에 관한 것이고, 이동 단말기가 흔들릴 때 사용자 데스크탑 아이콘들의 디스플레이 효과를 향상시키는 것을 목적으로 한다. 제공된 디스플레이 방법은 이동 단말기에 적용되고: 이동 단말기의 스크린 상에 제1 색 세트로 데스크탑 아이콘들을 디스플레이하는 단계(101); 이동 단말기의 이동 각도를 획득하는 단계(102); 이동 단말기의 이동 각도가 미리 설정된 각도를 초과하면 제2 색 세트로 데스크탑 아이콘들을 디스플레이하는 단계(103)를 포함한다.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAPPING MESSAGE CONTENTS TO VIRTUAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES FOR VIBROTACTILE MESSAGING

MULTI-FOLD MOBILE DEVICE WITH CONFIGURABLE INTERFACE

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A USER INPUT FROM INERTIAL SENSORS

ACTIVE KEYBOARD SYSTEM FOR HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICES

An active keyboard system includes a processor, a memory, and a display (34) communicatively connected to one another. The system includes input means for inputting data and commands into the system. The input means include at least one selector (36), and a plurality of keys (32a, 32b, 32c, 32d). Active keyboard system software is stored on the memory and is configured to dynamically present available choices on the display (34) grouped to effect unambiguous selection of the available choices through use of the input means. The active keyboard system software includes presentation code and filter code. The presentation code includes step or scroll resolution code to enable scrolling, and grid presentation code to organize available choices on a visual grid and provide the visual grid to the display (34). The grid presentation code configures the visual grid with one or more panes each configured as a matrix. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

EDITING BASED ON FORCE-BASED PHYSICAL CUES

A method is provided for formatting. A force-based physical cue performed on or to a mobile computing device is detected. The force-based physical cue is associated with a formatting function. Formatting of text or characters in a document, message or form is performed according to the formatting function in response to the detecting. An extent of the formatting is correlated to an amount of the detected force-based physical cue.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS NETWORK CONTENT CONVERSION FOR INTUITIVELY CONTROLLED PORTABLE DISPLAYS

A system and method is described for converting wireless computer network rich content from display frames geared for Internet-connected PCs to display frames which are geared for wireless hand-held devices and sent over a wireless network. Such conversions are specifically for hand-held devices which use a system of instantaneous and intuitive visual access to visual data using motion control. The use of motion-controlled hand-held devices with such as system allows for the elimination of pen or button scrolling and wireless navigating. Frames are specifically converted to match a set of hand-held user preferences, match the display requirements of the device, and implement features which eliminate display problems normally present in hand-held wireless displays.

METHOD FOR VIRTUAL GOLF SIMULATION USING A MOBILE TERMINAL, METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A VIRTUAL GOLF SIMULATION USING AN APPLICATION THEREFOR, AND MOBILE TERMINAL PROVIDING SAME

The present invention relates to a method for virtual golf simulation using a mobile terminal, to a method for implementing a virtual golf simulation using an application therefor, and to a mobile terminal providing same, in which a virtual golf simulation is provided to enable a user to practice a golf swing with no restrictions in terms of time and place by swinging a mobile terminal such as a smartphone. To this end, a method according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the following steps: extracting the result of sensing an operation of the mobile terminal moved with a swinging action by a user; acquiring data on the swing characteristics of the mobile terminal based on the result of sensing the operation; calculating a motion trajectory of a golf ball based on the acquired swing characteristics; and outputting a virtual golf course on the screen of the mobile terminal and implementing a golf simulation image on the virtual golf course based on the calculated motion ...

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITH KEYLOCK FUNCTION USING MOTION AND METHOD

Electronic equipment, such as a mobile phone (10), PDA (130) or other device, is operative to turn on and to turn off keylock function (36) or another function or to alter a characteristic of such function in response to shaking or other movement of the electronic equipment, e.g., when the mobile equipment is shaken at a given frequency and amplitude, according to a given code, in a given direction, e.g., twisting/twirling and/or in an arcuate path or linear path. The electronic equipment includes a motion transducer (40) providing motion signals representing motion and a comparator (42) that compares motion signals to determine whether they match predetermined or programmed motion signals. A method of turning on or off or altering a function or a characteristic of a function of electronic equipment includes detecting occurrence of motion and in response thereto carrying out the turning on, turning off and/or altering if that motion matches a predetermined or programmed motion. The method ...

COMPUTING DEVICE WITH FORCE-TRIGGERED NON-VISUAL RESPONSES

In one example, a method includes receiving, by a computing device, an indication of a detected force applied to the computing device. The method further comprises determining, by the computing device, that the detected force matches a corresponding input that the computing device associates with a corresponding function that is executable by the computing device. The method further comprises generating, by the computing device and in response to determining that the detected force matches the corresponding input and, a non-visual output based on the corresponding function.

TERMINAL DEVICE

Provided is a terminal device, comprising: a touch panel display formed from a display unit and a touch sensor; a holding hand determination unit which determines a holding hand which is a hand with which a user holds the terminal device; a manipulating hand determination unit which determines a manipulating hand with is a hand with which the user manipulates the touch panel display; a display range setting unit which refers to the results of the determinations of the holding hand determination unit and the manipulating hand determination unit, and sets as a display range a user-visible range of a display region of the display unit; and an image change unit which changes the location or the size of an image which is displayed in the display unit so as to fit within the display range which is set by the display range setting unit.

CONTROL OF INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON A MULTI - SEGMENT WEARABLE ACCESSORY BASED ON ACCESSORY STATE

A method, apparatus,and computer program product are provided to facilitate the use of a multi-segment wearable accessory. In this regard, methods, apparatus and computer program products are provided for controlling and, in some instances, interacting with a multi-segment wearable accessory. In particular, a method, apparatus, and computer program product are provided that determine an angle between at least two segments of the wearable accessory and cause one or more of the segments to operate in a manner that is at least partially dependent upon the angle between the at least two segments. In some cases, a determination may be made as to whether the wearable accessory is in a worn state or in an unworn state. For example, in the worn state, the segments may have separate functionality, whereas in the unworn state the segments may act as a single display or present an idle screen.

IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE

Provided is an image display device wherein a display direction of an image can be correctly set depending on the intention of a user. When the user holds a cellular phone with the side of a first switch key (8) in front of the user, the user is to press the first switch key (8). When the first switch key (8) is pressed by the user, a CPU (100) makes a display image to be displayed such that the display direction is in a first direction where the first switch key (8) is at the bottom. When the user holds the cellular phone with the side of a second switch key (9) in front of the user, the user is to press the second switch key (9). When the second switch key (9) is pressed by the user, the CPU (100) makes a display image to be displayed such that the display direction is in a second direction where the second switch key (9) is at the bottom.

Controlling device mounted on portable type terminal device

A portable type terminal device may switch between a first state in which a specific image is shown in a display such that an up-down direction of the specific image is along a first direction, and a second state in which the specific image is shown in the display such that the up-down direction of the specific image is along a second direction. A controlling device mounted on the portable type terminal device may create print data for causing a printer to perform a first type of a print in both of a first case where a print of the specific image is instructed in the first state and a second case where the print of the specific image is instructed in the second state. In the first type of the print, the left-right direction of the specific image may be along a short side of a print medium.

Receiving calls in different modes

Embodiments are described for handling receipt of call in a multi-screen device. In embodiments, the device may be in a closed mode in which a primary screen is being used. A message regarding the incoming call is displayed on the primary screen to a user so that a user can decide whether to answer the call from the primary screen. If the device is being used in a closed secondary screen mode (with the user interacting with the secondary screen) when the call is received, a notice will be displayed to the user to turn the phone around to the primary screen so that the user can decide whether to answer the phone.

Focus change upon use of gesture

Embodiments are described for handling focus when a gesture is input in a multi-screen device. In embodiments, a first image displayed on a first touch sensitive display of a first screen may be currently in focus. In embodiments, the gesture is a tap on a second touch sensitive display of the device. In response to the gesture, focus is changed from the first image on the first touch sensitive display to the second touch sensitive display.

Keyboard fills bottom screen on rotation of a multiple screen device

Methods and devices for presenting a virtual keyboard are provided. More particularly, in connection with a multiple screen device, a virtual keyboard can be presented in a first mode using portions of both of the screens. In a second mode, the virtual keyboard can be presented using all of one of the screens. Movement between the different modes can be effected by rotating the device between a dual portrait orientation, corresponding to the first mode, and a dual landscape orientation, corresponding to the second mode. More particularly, with the screens of the device in a landscape orientation, one screen can be devoted to present the virtual keyboard while the other screen remains available to present other information.

Changing the screen stack upon application open

Systems and methods are provides for opening a full screen window in a window stack for a multi-screen device. The window stack can change based on the opening of a window. The system can receive a gesture indicating an application with a new window is to be executed or a new window is to be opened in the device. Upon receiving the gesture, the system determines that the new window is to occupy substantially all of a composite display that spans substantially all of the two screens of the device. Then, the system can determine that the full screen window is to be associated with the composite display and create a logic data structure associated with the opened window to describe the position of the opened window in the window stack.

Window stack modification in response to orientation change

A multi-screen user device and methods for controlling data displayed thereby are disclosed. Specifically, the control of data displayed by at least one of the multiple screens of the multi-screen user device is conditioned upon the relative orientation of the multiple screens, whether the device orientation is changed from a first state to a second state, and user input received.

Sleep state for hidden windows

Systems and methods are provides for changing a user interface for a multi-screen device. The user interface can change based on the movement of a window. The system can receive a user interface event that modifies the display of windows in the user interface. Upon receiving the user interface event, the system determines if a window has been covered or uncovered. If a window has been covered, the window is placed in a sleep state. If a window is uncovered, the window is activated from a sleep state. A sleep state is a window state where an application associated with the window does not receive user interface inputs and/or does not render the window.

Projection device having display control function and method thereof

A projection device having a display control function is provided. The projection device includes a document unit, a display unit, a lens module and a sensor unit. The sense unit senses distance and direction of movement of the projection device. The document unit scrolls through content of an opened document according the distance and direction of the sensed movement of the projection device from the sensor unit to select the content to be displayed, and control display of the selected content of a currently opened document on the display unit. The lens module projects the selected content currently displayed by the display unit. A method with a display control function is also provided.

Input Panel on a Display Device

A device including a sensor to detect a holding position of a user of the device, an orientation sensor to detect an orientation of the device, and a controller to render an input panel on at least one location of a display device based on the holding position of the user and the orientation of the device.

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program

An information processing apparatus includes a detection unit for detecting a contact operation and a pressure of an operating object on a contact operation surface, a display switching unit for switching display on a display screen according to the pressure of the operating object detected by the detection unit, and an execution unit for performing a predetermined process, in a case a predetermined operation of the operating object on the contact operation surface is detected by the detection unit while the display on the display screen is being switched by the display switching unit, according to the predetermined operation.

Method and apparatus for editing touch display

A method and an apparatus are provided for editing a display of a touch display apparatus. A first screen including at least one object is displayed. An object on the first screen is designated. The touch display apparatus is converted to an edit mode for editing the display, when the object is designated. When a movement of the touch display apparatus is detected, the first screen is converted into a second screen according to at least one of a degree and a direction of the movement. The designated object is displayed on the second screen.

Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Navigating through an Electronic Document

An electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface stores a document having primary content, supplementary content, and user-generated content. The device displays a representation of the document in a segmented user interface on the display. Primary content of the document is displayed in a first segment of the segmented user interface and supplementary content of the document is concurrently displayed in a second segment of the segmented user interface distinct from the first segment. The device receives a request to view user-generated content of the document. In response to the request, the device maintains display of the previously displayed primary content, ceases to display at least a portion of the previously displayed supplementary content, and displays user-generated content of the document in a third segment of the segmented user interface distinct from the first segment and the second segment.

Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Navigating through an Electronic Document

An electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface stores a document having primary content, supplementary content, and user-generated content. The device displays a representation of the document in a segmented user interface on the display. Primary content of the document is displayed in a first segment of the segmented user interface and supplementary content of the document is concurrently displayed in a second segment of the segmented user interface distinct from the first segment. The device receives a request to view user-generated content of the document. In response to the request, the device maintains display of the previously displayed primary content, ceases to display at least a portion of the previously displayed supplementary content, and displays user-generated content of the document in a third segment of the segmented user interface distinct from the first segment and the second segment.

System, Method and Device for Presenting Different Functional Displays When Orientation of the Device Changes

Different functional views for a mobile device are provided depending on orientation of the device. The mobile device includes an enclosure and a display disposed within the enclosure, wherein the display presents a functional view to a user when the device is positioned in a first orientation and a second functional view when the display is rotated to a second orientation.

Mobile terminal and method of controlling the same

A mobile terminal and a method of controlling the same are provided. The mobile terminal includes: a body; a sensing unit for acquiring a motion of the body; a camera provided in at least one side of the body to photograph an image; at least one display provided in at least one side of the body; and a controller for forming information related to at least one object included in the photographed image into a group according to the acquired motion and for controlling to display the information in the at least one display. Therefore, information is formed into a group and displayed according to a motion of a body and thus a state that can easily select necessary information can be provided.

3d user interface control

Techniques to provide a three-dimensional (“3D”) user interface (“UI”) processing system for a device that may include at least one sensor, a 3D display, and a controller. The controller may include a memory, which may store instructional information, and a processor. The processor may be configured to receive sensor data from the sensor(s) and to interpret sensor data according to the instructional information. The processor may generate a user interface command(s) and transmit the command(s) to the 3D display to control and/or manipulate the 3D display. The processor may also generate host commands to control and/or execute applications within a host system of the device.

Portable electronic device and method for controlling screen protection function of the portable electronic device

In a method for controlling a screen protection function of a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device includes a gravity sensor, a display screen, and a storage system. The gravity sensor detects a horizontal vector and a vertical vector of a gravitational acceleration of the portable electronic device, and a tilt angle of the portable electronic device is calculated according to the horizontal vector and the vertical vector. The method activates a screen protection program of the portable electronic device to control the display screen to enter into a power saving mode if the tilt angle exceeds a preset tilt angle range stored in the storage system, and terminates the screen protection program to control the display screen to enter into a normal display mode if the tilt angle does not exceed the preset tilt angle range.

Controlling method and system for handheld communication device and recording medium using the same

A controlling method and a controlling system for a handheld communication device are provided. In the present method, a tilting state of the handheld communication device is detected by using a G-sensor when a notice is activated. Then, whether the tilting state is changed from a face up state to a face down state is determined. The handheld communication device is controlled to perform a function when the tilting state is confirmed to be changed from the face up state to the face down state. Accordingly, the handheld communication device may be controlled to perform a function timely according to the positioned state of the device without going through complicated procedures, so as to provide a more intuitive and convenient way to control the handheld communication device.

Information presentation based on display screen orientation

A handheld device presents information on a display screen in alternate formats. The device determines its orientation relative to a device user and selects a format based on that orientation. The displayed information may also be scrolled or zoomed based on a detected motion of the device.

Mobile phone

The mobile phone includes an optical sensor, a display element, a pixel circuit portion where a plurality of pixels having a plurality of transistors are arranged in matrix, an optical sensor control circuit which is connected to an optical sensor driver circuit for driving the optical sensor and reads a signal from the optical sensor, a display portion control circuit which is connected to a display element driver circuit for driving the display element and outputs an image signal for displaying an image on a display portion, a gradient detection portion for outputting a signal in accordance with a gradient of the mobile phone, and an arithmetic circuit for performing display in the pixel circuit portion by switching image signals output to the display portion control circuit with a signal from the gradient detection portion.

Adjusting Mobile Device State Based on User Intentions and/or Identity

In one embodiment, while a mobile electronic device is in a first operation state, it receives sensor data from one or more sensors of the mobile electronic device. The mobile electronic device analyzes the sensor data to estimate a current intention of a user with respect to the mobile electronic device; and transition from the first operation state to a second operation state based on the current intention of the user with respect to the mobile electronic device.

Methods for adjusting a presentation of graphical data displayed on a graphical user interface

Methods and systems for adjusting graphical data displayed on a graphical user interface (GUI) of an electronic device are disclosed. The method may include monitoring movement of the electronic device and identifying a predetermined movement of the electronic device. The method may further include overlaying new graphical data to existing graphical data displayed on the GUI in response to the predetermined movement.

Systems and methods for collecting and providing map images

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to collecting images of maps at plurality of client devices, orienting the images with respect to the Earth, and providing the oriented maps to users. The map images may be collected by users who orient the maps by arranging the position of the image over a picture of the Earth. In another example, users may orient the maps by using “pushpins” to indicate the location of two or more points in the map image to two or more locations on the image of the Earth. The images may be processed in order to generate high quality images which may then be downloaded and used by other users.

Natural user interfaces for mobile image viewing

The mobile image viewing technique described herein provides a hands-free interface for viewing large imagery (e.g., 360 degree panoramas, parallax image sequences, and long multi-perspective panoramas) on mobile devices. The technique controls the imagery displayed on a display of a mobile device by movement of the mobile device. The technique uses sensors to track the mobile device's orientation and position, and front facing camera to track the user's viewing distance and viewing angle. The technique adjusts the view of a rendered imagery on the mobile device's display according to the tracked data. In one embodiment the technique can employ a sensor fusion methodology that combines viewer tracking using a front facing camera with gyroscope data from the mobile device to produce a robust signal that defines the viewer's 3D position relative to the display.

Motion sensing apparatus and mobile terminal

The disclosure discloses a motion sensing apparatus and a mobile terminal. The apparatus includes a sensing module and a processing module, wherein the sensing module includes at least two outputs, the processing module includes at least two signal ports, each signal port of the processing module is connected with one of the outputs of the sensing module respectively, and the sensing module outputs sensing signals from different outputs according to sensed different motions, and the processing module performs corresponding processes according to the sensing signals received from different signal ports. The apparatus simplifies a hardware circuit to some extent, saves the cost, and reduces the consumption of electric energy. By using the apparatus, a mobile terminal with screen shaking function can be produced. Compared with the conventional mobile terminal, the mobile terminal simplifies the hardware circuit to some extent, reduces the production cost of the mobile terminal, and improves the endurance capability and the reliability of the mobile terminal.

Image processing device, image processing method and program

An image processing device may include a control unit. The control unit may be operable, in a first mode, to control display on a display screen of a representative image of a group of images and, in a second mode, to control display on the display screen of an image of the group of images corresponding to a posture of the device. In addition, the control unit may be operable to switch between operation in the first mode and the second mode.

Switching between a first operational mode and a second operational mode using a natural motion gesture

A mobile device is operative to change from a first operational mode to a second or third operational mode based on a user's natural motion gesture. The first operational mode may include a voice input mode in which a user provides a voice input to the mobile device. After providing the voice input to the mobile device, the user then makes a natural motion gesture and a determination is made as to whether the natural motion gesture places the mobile device in the second or third operational mode. The second operational mode includes an augmented reality display mode in which the mobile device displays images recorded from a camera overlaid with computer-generated images corresponding to results output in response to the voice input. The third operational mode includes a reading display mode in which the mobile device displays, without augmented reality, results output in response to the voice input.

Systems and methods for locking an electronic device

Systems and methods for locking an input device of an electronic device are described herein. An example method includes detecting a moving action of a housing of the electronic device from an open position to a closed position. The method includes detecting at least a first condition of the electronic device after detection of the moving action from the open position to the closed position and locking the input device upon detection of the first condition within a first time interval based on the electronic device being moved to the closed position.

Region-Specific User Input

In general, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products for receiving user input. A computing system recognizes a touch input gesture that includes a first touch input in a first zone of a touchscreen that occurs simultaneous with a second touch input in a second zone of the touchscreen. The first and second zones of the touchscreen abut a periphery of the touchscreen and have been established by the computing system as being zones for causing the computing system to react to touch input in a particular manner, in contrast to at least another zone of the touchscreen for which the computing system does not react to touch input in the particular manner. The computing system modifies, in response to recognizing the touch input gesture, a display of the touchscreen to react in the particular manner.

Position detecting device, information processing device, position detection method, information processing method, and computer readable medium

A position detecting device includes a device specifying unit, a motion obtaining unit, and a relative position detecting unit. The device specifying unit specifies plural information processing devices that have been brought into contact with one another. The motion obtaining unit obtains information about a motion of any one of the plural information processing devices. The relative position detecting unit detects, on the basis of a motion produced when the any one of the plural information processing devices specified by the device specifying unit is brought into contact with another of the plural information processing devices, relative positions of the plural information processing devices specified by the device specifying unit.

Mobile terminal and operation control method

There is provided a mobile terminal making it possible to normally use applications developed for other mobile terminals performing different screen display mode switching control. In application section 15 , an operation/orientation relationship, which is a correspondence relationship between the operation of application section 15 itself and the orientation of mobile terminal 1 , is predetermined according to the display mode. Control section 14 displays a screen on display 11 in a display mode corresponding to the detection result of orientation sensor 13 that detects the orientation of mobile terminal 1 . Conversion section 16 converts the detection result of orientation sensor 13 in accordance with conversion rules determined according to an operation/orientation relationship and inputs it to application section 15 as orientation information. Application section 15 operates in accordance with the inputted orientation information and the operation/orientation relationship.

Apparatus and method for locking automatic screen rotation in portable terminal

An apparatus performs a method for locking automatic screen rotation in a portable terminal with a touch screen. The method for locking the screen rotation includes sensing a touch in a screen and, when a rotation of the portable terminal is sensed in a state where the touch is held, locking screen rotation.

Method for controlling rotation of screen and terminal and touch system supporting the same

A method for controlling rotation of a screen according to a user request regardless of an orientation state of the terminal is provided. The terminal for supporting screen rotation control, includes a sensor unit including a sensor for confirming a horizontal state of the terminal and a sensor for collecting angular velocity information of the terminal, a controller for confirming the horizontal state of the terminal based on sensing information of the sensor unit, and for confirming a rotated state or a rotation change state of the terminal in a corresponding horizontal state when the terminal is arranged in the horizontal state, and a display unit for outputting a screen having a different output direction according to the rotated state or the rotation change state of the terminal.

Display Device, Corresponding Systems, and Methods for Orienting Output on a Display

A display system includes a display and a control circuit operable with the display. The display is configured to provide visual output having a presentation orientation. When user input is received, the control circuit can alter the presentation orientation from an initial orientation in response to user input. When non-user events or device events are detected, the control circuit can revert the presentation orientation to the initial orientation in response to the non-user event or device event. Where the presentation orientation has a user input configuration associated therewith, the user input configuration can either be altered with the presentation orientation or retained in an initial disposition.

Electronic device

An electronic device including a control unit, a display panel and a sensing unit is provided. The display panel displays an electronic book. The sensing unit is electrically connected to the control unit and the display panel. When the sensing unit senses that the electronic device is rotated around a first axis over a first angle, the control unit controls the display panel to display multiple pages of the electronic book instead of a content of the electronic book. The display panel also displays multiple annotations as the display panel is annotated.

Systems for controlling an electric device using a control apparatus

An electrical switch apparatus including a movement sensitive form is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing, a motion sensor and a processing unit, where motion on, near or about the motion sensor is translated into output commands adapted for list scrolling, where the list can be arranged in a hierarchy such as menus or for changing a value of an attribute of an electrical device under the control of the switch.

Terminal having a plurality of speakers and method of operating the same

A terminal including a plurality of speakers and a method for operating the same are provided. The method includes generating a request for an audio data playback, processing a signal according to the audio data playback, determining an audio pass which will output the processed signal corresponding to the audio data, when the audio pass which will output the processed signal corresponding to the audio data is determined, dividing an audio signal to be transferred to sub amplifiers in a front terminal of at least one dual amplifier connected to a plurality of speakers in one-to-on correspondence and including two sub amplifiers corresponding to a dual amplifier, transferring the divided audio signal to a corresponding sub amplifier of the dual amplifier, and amplifying the processed signal corresponding to the audio data and transferring the amplified processed signal corresponding to the audio data to the speakers by the dual amplifier.

Mobile terminal, output control system, and data outputting method for the mobile terminal

According to an embodiment, provided is a mobile terminal, that includes: an operation display unit that displays information and receives operation input; an operation detection unit that detects operation of the operation display unit; a motion detection unit that detects a motion of the mobile terminal; a data selection unit that selects data to be output; an output destination determining unit that determines an external apparatus serving as an output destination of the selected data; and an output instruction unit that gives an instruction of outputting the data to the external apparatus when the motion is detected by the motion detection unit.

Cooperative displays

A handheld electronic device has two or more displays and sensors operative to indicate the handheld electronic device has been rotated, turned, or flipped so that a first display originally being viewed by a user is now facing away from a user. The processor changes displayed information of the newly displayed content on a second display based upon information displayed in the first display. When the handheld electronic device is returned to its original orientation, previously displayed content on the first display is restored or resumed, or is modified based on information entered in the second display just viewed.

Methods and Apparatus for Providing Feedback from an Electronic Device

An electronic device, which can be a wearable electronic device, tablet electronic device, or other type of device, includes a user interface operable to detect gesture input. A visible output, which can be proximately disposed with the user interface, provides visible feedback with which a user can determine that the input was received. A control circuit is operable in some embodiments to control the output of the visible output to mimic the gesture input. Audible feedback and tactile feedback can be used in addition to the visible feedback.

Portable device and method for controlling the same

A method for controlling a portable device is provided. The method includes detecting bending of the portable device and determining whether to perform motion sensing correction due to the bending; acquiring a motion sensing correction factor for performing the motion sensing correction due to the bending; performing motion sensing correction of at least one motion sensor using the motion sensing correction factor; and controlling the portable device according to the corrected motion sensing.

Unified desktop: laptop dock, hardware configuration

A multi-display device can interface with two or more different types of docking stations. The device can determine the type of dock and change the pin outs for a connector to interface with that dock. Once docked, the device can determine a charge status for the device and the dock to present the status to the user. Further, the dock can enter one of several modes, including a call receipt mode and an entertainment mode. The modes allow for expanded functionality for the device while docked. Two particular docks, the laptop dock and the smart dock, provide special functionality with the device.

Mobile Device Light Guide Display

Light guide techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus includes a housing, a light guide supported by the housing, a light engine disposed within the housing and optically coupled to the light guide, and one or more modules disposed within the housing and implemented at least partially in hardware. The one or more modules are configured to cause the light engine to output a user interface for display using the light guide along an image plane focused at infinity.

Method and System for Changing Geographic Information Displayed on a Mobile Device

Convenient control of navigation or mapping image content on a mobile device is provided. Map and/or navigation information is displayed. Movement of the mobile device or a user associated with the mobile device is detected. The content of the display is changed as a function of the detected movement.

Information processing device, information processing method and computer program

Provided is an information processing device capable of executing a larger variety of processes on screen data on the basis of motion of the device body. An information processing device 1 has: a display unit 11 provided with a display screen; a contact detection unit 12 which detects contacting operation to the display screen and a position of the contact; a motion detection unit 13 which detects information representing a motion of the own device; an operation mode selection unit 14 which, while the contact position detected by the contact detection unit 12 is kept included in any one of one or more operation areas defined in the display screen, selects a predetermined operation mode related to the operation area; a display process discrimination unit 15 which discriminates the content of a display process designated with respect to screen data displayed on the display screen, on the basis of a combination of the operation mode and information representing a motion of the own device; and a display process control unit 16 which, if information representing a motion of the own device is detected by the motion detection unit 13 while the operation mode is kept selected, executes a display process discriminated by the display process discrimination unit 15 on screen data.

Detection of gesture data segmentation in mobile devices

Detection of gesture data segmentation in mobile devices. An embodiment of a mobile device includes an edge, the edge including at least a first side, and a first touch sensor of one or more touch sensors, the first touch sensor being a side touch sensor to detect contact with the first side of the mobile device. The mobile device further includes one or more motion detection elements to generate motion data representing motion of the mobile device through space over a period of time, a buffer for the storage of the motion data, and a gesture recognition module to interpret the motion data stored in the buffer, wherein the mobile device begins the storage of the motion data in the buffer upon detection of a start of gesture data event, the start of gesture data event including contact with the first touch sensor.

Display apparatus, display control method, and program

There is provided a display apparatus capable of reducing user annoyance by displaying display information in an appropriate output format. Touch panel 12 detects a touch to a display surface of display device 11. Sensor section 13 detects an apparatus orientation. Display control section 14 changes an output format of display information displayed on a display surface according to the apparatus orientation. When the touch is detected, display lock detecting section 15 locks the changed output format of display information.

Recording medium, information processing apparatus, information processing system, and information processing method

An example information processing apparatus includes: an operation part; an attitude output part outputting, in time series, attitude data corresponding to attitude; an information storage part storing, in time series, information relevant to the attitude data outputted by said attitude output part; a display processing part, in correspondence to the attitude data outputted by said attitude output part, performing processing concerning display of a three-dimensional virtual space; an information acquiring part, from the information stored in time series by said information storage part, acquiring information corresponding to the time preceding by a given period the time that operation was performed on said operation part; and an information processing part, on the basis of the operation performed on said operation part and the information acquired by said information acquiring part, performing information processing.

Interface for watching a stream of videos

A computing device provides a display of a plurality of channel previews for a plurality of channels in a channel control area in a user interface, the display distinguishing a first channel preview of the plurality of channel previews that pertains to a first channel of the plurality of channels. The computing device further provides a display of a first set of video previews for a first set of videos in a video control area in the user interface, wherein the first set of video previews is associated with the first channel preview. Responsive to the computing device receiving an input identifying a second channel preview of the plurality of channel previews that pertains to a second channel of the plurality of channels, the computing device replaces the first set of video previews in the video control area with a second set of video previews associated with the second channel preview.

Portable proprioceptive peripatetic polylinear video player

Departing from one-way linear cinema played on a single rectangular screen, this multi-channel virtual environment involves a cinematic paradigm that undoes habitual ways of framing things, employing architectural concepts in a polylinear video/sound construction to create a type of experience that allows the world to reveal itself and permits discovery on the part of participants. Techniques are disclosed for peripatetic navigation through virtual space with a handheld computing device, leveraging human spatial memory to form a proprioceptive sense of location, allowing a participant to easily navigate amongst a plurality of simultaneously playing videos and to center in front of individual video panes in said space, making it comfortable for a participant to rest in a fixed posture and orientation while selectively viewing any one of the video streams, and providing spatialized 3D audio cues that invite awareness of other content unfolding simultaneously in the virtual environment.

Image processing system and method

Image processing system 100 for enabling a user to navigate through image data having at least three spatial dimensions by displaying views 155 of the image data, the image processing system comprising an image device 110 comprising a display 130 for displaying the views of the image data and an orientation sensor 120 for measuring an orientation of the image device with respect to a reference orientation for providing rotation data 125 indicative of a device rotation of the image device, means 140 for N establishing a center of rotation in the image data, and an image processor 150 for establishing the views of the image data in relation to the device rotation by, for establishing a current view, (i) receiving the rotation data from the orientation sensor, (ii) establishing a view rotation in relation to the device rotation, and (iii) establishing the current view in dependence on the view rotation around the center of rotation with respect to a reference view.

Adjusting a displayed widget or delineated touch-selectable area of a touch screen display in response to an approaching user-appendage

Described embodiments include a device, method, and computer program product. A described hand-held computing device has a touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a screen manager circuit configured to delineate a touch-selectable area on the touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a display circuit configured to display at least a portion of a widget within the delineated touch-selectable area. The device includes a movement detector circuit configured to sense a motion between the touch-sensitive display surface and a user appendage approaching the touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a display adjustment circuit configured to apply a compensating adjustment to the displayed widget or the delineated touch-selectable area, the compensating adjustment responsive to the sensed motion.

Mobile device connected with external input device and control method thereof

Exemplary embodiments may disclose a mobile device which is connected with an external input device, and includes a first connector for receiving an input signal generated by the external input device through a docking station, the first connector being detachably connected with the docking station; and a first controller for receiving the input signal from the first connector, and executing a pre-stored function corresponding to the received input signal.

Interactive three dimensional displays on handheld devices

Techniques are disclosed for rendering an anamorphic projection of 3D scene geometry on a handled device using a correct asymmetric perspective geometry projection. Once pose of the handheld device is determined, a relative eye position may be inferred when the device is tilted away from an initial or default pose, based on data supplied by accelerometers. Thus, embodiments of the invention result in a holographic style display without the need for glasses or external sensing attachments.

Systems and methods for processing motion sensor generated data

Systems and methods for processing data from a motion sensor to detect intentional movements of a device are provided. An electronic device having a motion sensor may process motion sensor data along one or more dimensions to generate an acceleration value representative of the movement of the electronic device. The electronic device may then determine whether the acceleration value changes from less than a low threshold, to more than a high threshold, and again to less than the low threshold within a particular amount of time, reflecting an intentional movement of the electronic device by the user. In response to determining that the acceleration value is associated with an intentional movement of the electronic device, the electronic device may perform a particular event or operation. For example, in response to detecting that an electronic device has been shaken, the electronic device may shuffle a media playlist.

Display and method in an electric device

The present invention relates to display in an electrical device and a method of enhancing interaction with user. The display comprises: a controller, a content displaying surface, a touch sensitive portion comprising one or several touch sensors, for providing the controller with information about presence of a pointing object close to the surface, a motion sensor for providing motion of the display. The controller is configured to control content output on the displaying surface and adjust the content output with respect to information from the touch sensor and the motion senor.

Method, apparatus, and terminal for adjusting display area of page

The present invention discloses a method, an apparatus, and a terminal for adjusting a display area of a page. The method includes: obtaining displacement of a mobile communication terminal from a first time point to a second time point; and adjusting a display area of a currently browsed page according to the displacement. Through technical solutions of the present invention, a user may adjust the display area of the page through the mobile communication terminal, so as to solve a problem in the prior art that a mis-operation is easily caused when the display area of the page is adjusted in a manner of dragging on a touchscreen.

Systems and Methods of Using Motion Control to Navigate Panoramas and Virtual Tours

A mobile device is configured to teleshift from a first lateral viewing perspective to a second lateral viewing perspective of a virtual tour object. The mobile device includes a sensor, a processor and a display. The sensor detects a teleshifting motion of the mobile device caused by a user, and the processor determines if a magnitude of the teleshifting motion is greater than a threshold. If the magnitude of the teleshifting motion is greater than the threshold, then the display teleshifts by transitioning from a first lateral viewing perspective to a second lateral viewing perspective of the virtual tour.

Systems and Methods for Locking Image Orientation

An information handling system includes a housing, a processor, memory, and a touch screen display that has a display portion operable to present information as an image. The system also includes a touch controller and an orientation module.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A MANIPULATION OF A PORTABLE DEVICE

A method for detecting a manipulation of a mobile device, comprises the following steps: a) determining, by means of a sensor, the orientation of the vertical direction in a reference frame tied to the mobile device at a plurality of successive instants; b) calculating, for each instant, the angle formed by the orientation of the vertical direction in the reference frame and a reference orientation, and c) detecting a manipulation when the angle exceeds a first threshold. An apparatus for detecting a manipulation of a mobile device comprises: a sensor for measuring the orientation of a vertical direction in a reference frame tied to the mobile device, and a processor connected to the sensor configured or programmed to implement such a method. A mobile phone comprising such an apparatus is also provided. 1. A method for detecting a manipulation of a mobile device , comprising the following steps:a) determining, by means of a sensor fixed to said mobile device, an orientation of a vertical direction in a reference frame tied to said mobile device at a plurality of successive instants;b) calculating, for each said instant, an angle formed by the orientation of said vertical direction in said reference frame at this instant and a reference orientation corresponding to the vertical direction at a prior instant, andd) detecting a manipulation when said angle exceeds a first threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , also comprising the following step:d) subsequent to detecting a manipulation, considering, for a determined duration, that it is in progress.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said step c) also comprises the following step:c′) also detecting a manipulation when said angle exceeds a second threshold that is lower than said first threshold, while a manipulation is being considered to be in progress.4. The method of claim 1 , also comprising the following step:e) when a manipulation is detected at an instant referred to as an instant of detection, the orientation of ...

Systems and Methods for Transmitting Haptic Messages

Systems and methods for transmitting haptic messages are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method includes the steps of: receiving at least one sensor signal from at least one sensor of a mobile device, the at least one sensor signal associated with a movement of the mobile device, determining a message to be displayed in a user interface based at least in part on the at least one sensor signal, and causing the message to be displayed.

Systems and methods for providing functionality based on device orientation

Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media can determine a first orientation in which a computing system is positioned. A first functionality can be provided when the computing system is positioned in the first orientation. It can be determined that the computing system becomes positioned in a second orientation. A second functionality can be selected, out of a set of functionalities, based on a current state associated with the computing system. The second functionality can be provided when the computing system becomes positioned in the second orientation.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING TERMINAL, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

An apparatus, method, and computer-readable storage medium for processing image data are provided. The apparatus includes an output unit configured to project a first image on a projection surface, a detection unit configured to detect movement of the apparatus, and a processor configured to change the first image to a second image based on the detected movement. 1. An apparatus comprising: detect movement of the apparatus based on a sensor,', 'control projection of an image on a projection surface based on the detected movement of the apparatus,', 'detect a distance between the apparatus and the projection surface,', 'vary a number of objects included in the image projected on the projection surface based on the detected distance between the apparatus and the projection surface, and', 'execute a function associated with an object displayed in the projected image when the varied number of objects is less than or equal to a predetermined value., 'circuitry configured to'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is further configured to detect a horizontal component of the detected movement.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is further configured to detect a vertical component of the detected movement.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is further configured to detect a circular component of the detected movement.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is further configured to detect at least one of an angular speed or acceleration corresponding to the detected movement.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is further configured to detect an angular movement varying a gradient of the apparatus with respect to a reference position and scroll the objects included in the image by continuous scrolling when the detected angular movement is greater than a threshold gradient with respect to the reference position.7. A method for processing image data claim 1 , implemented via at least one processor having ...

TILTABLE USER INTERFACE

A programmable effects system for graphical user interfaces is disclosed. One embodiment comprises adjusting a graphical user interface in response to a tilt of a device. In this way, a graphical user interface may display a parallax effect in response to the device tilt. 1. A method for tilting a graphical user interface within a display for a device , the display in a planar arrangement defined by an X-axis and a Y-axis , a Z-axis being orthogonal to the X-axis and Y-axis , the method comprising:displaying a first view of a foreground layer and a background layer in the graphical user interface;receiving an input indicating a tilt of the display, the tilt including a component of rotation around at least one of the X-axis or the Y-axis of the display;applying the tilt to the first view to generate a tilted view in response to the input; anddisplaying the tilted view in the graphical user interface, wherein:a parallax effect is depicted between a first element with a first Z component on the Z-axis and a second element with a second Z component on the Z-axis as the graphical user interface changes between the first view and the tilted view;the first element exists in the background layer;the second element exists in the foreground layer; andthe parallax effect is depicted between the background layer and foreground layer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising translating one of the foreground layer and the background layer along at least one of the X-axis and the Y-axis.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein one of the foreground layer and background layer in the graphical user interface remains statically displayed in response to the tilt.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tilted view has a rotation point with an adjustable Z component on the Z-axis.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the X-axis claim 1 , Y-axis claim 1 , and Z-axis comprise a 3-dimensional environment which includes a focus depth claim 1 , the method further comprising adjusting the focus ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONDUCTING THE LAUNCH OF AN APPLICATION IN A DUAL-DISPLAY DEVICE

Embodiments are described for handling the launching of applications in a multi-screen device. In embodiments, a first touch sensitive display of a first screen receives input to launch an application. In response, the application is launched. A determination is made as to whether the first touch sensitive display already has windows in its stack. If there are no windows in the stack of the first touch sensitive display, a new window of the first application is displayed on the first touch sensitive display. If there are windows in the stack, a determination is made whether a second display has windows in its stack. If not, the new window is displayed on the second display. If the second display also has windows in its stack, the new window will be displayed on the first touch sensitive display. 1. A method , comprising:receiving first input indicating a request to launch a first application, wherein the input is received by a first touch sensitive display of a first screen;launching the first application;determining whether the first touch sensitive display has an empty stack; andin response to determining that the first touch sensitive display has an empty stack, the first application displaying a first image on the first touch sensitive display.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:in response to determining that the first touch sensitive display does not have an empty stack, determining that a second touch sensitive display has an empty stack; andthe first application displaying the first image on the second touch sensitive display.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:in response to determining that the first touch sensitive display does not have an empty stack, determining that a second touch sensitive display also does not have an empty stack; andthe first application displaying the first image on the first touch sensitive display.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving second input indicating a request to launch a second ...

Piezoelectric package-integrated sensing devices

Embodiments of the invention include a sensing device that includes a base structure having a proof mass that is positioned in proximity to a cavity of an organic substrate, a piezoelectric material in contact with a first electrode of the base structure, and a second electrode in contact with the piezoelectric material. The proof mass deflects in response to application of an external force or acceleration and this deflection causes a stress in the piezoelectric material which generates a voltage differential between the first and second electrodes.

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR OPERATING A PORTABLE DEVICE BASED ON AN ACCELEROMETER

Methods and apparatuses for operating a portable device based on an accelerometer are described. According to one embodiment of the invention, an accelerometer attached to a portable device detects a movement of the portable device. In response, a machine executable code is executed within the portable device to perform one or more predetermined user configurable operations. Other methods and apparatuses are also described. 1. A machine readable storage medium storing executable instructions which when executed cause a data processing system to perform a method comprising:displaying on a display of a portable device a sequence of images transitioning towards a direction from a first scene to a second scene from a viewpoint of a user;detecting movement of the portable device using an accelerometer attached to the portable device; and detecting whether the movement of the portable device is in accordance with a direction associated with the direction of the transition from the viewpoint of the user, and', 'performing a first operation if the movement is not detected in accordance with a direction associated with the direction of the transition., 'executing machine-executable code to perform one or more actions in response the detection of the movement of the portable device, including'}2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a direction of the movement based on movement data provided by the accelerometer; andcomparing the determined direction of the movement with a predetermined direction to determine whether the determined direction relatively matches the predetermined direction in order to execute the machine-executable code.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising determining an orientation of the portable device after the movement based on movement data collected by the accelerometer claim 2 , wherein the one or more predetermined user configurable actions are performed based on the determined orientation.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein ...

Information processing apparatus, program, and control method

An information processing apparatus includes a display, a sensor, and a controller. The display has a screen. The sensor is configured to detect an inclination. The controller is configured to display a first object on the screen and display a second object associated with the first object on the screen in accordance with the inclination detected by the sensor.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING GRIP SENSING

Disclosed is an electronic device including a touch sensor configured to sense at least one touch on at least two different lateral sides of the electronic device, and a controller configured to determine a state of the electronic device when the electronic device has been gripped, determine a grip pattern based on the sensed at least one touch on the at least two different lateral sides of the electronic device, and perform a function based on the determined grip pattern and state of the electronic device. 1. An electronic device comprising:a touch sensor configured to sense at least one touch on at least two different lateral sides of the electronic device; anda controller configured to:determine a state of the electronic device when the electronic device has been gripped;determine a grip pattern based on the sensed at least one touch on the at least two different lateral sides of the electronic device; andperform a function based on the determined grip pattern and state of the electronic device.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to unlock the electronic device according to the grip pattern claim 1 , when the electronic device is in a locked state.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to turn on the electronic device according to the grip pattern when the electronic device is in a power-off state.4. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the controller is further configured to turn on the electronic device according to a time period for which the grip pattern is maintained.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to perform the function according to at least one direction and a length of the grip pattern.6. The electronic device of claim 5 , wherein the controller is further configured to adjust a volume of a speaker function based on the at least one direction and the length of the grip pattern when the speaker function is ...

BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR A MULTI-COMPONENT VISION SYSTEM IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device that includes a vision system carried by a bracket assembly is disclosed. The vision system may include a first camera module that captures an image of an object, a light emitting element that emits light rays toward the object, and a second camera module that receives light rays reflected from the object. The light rays may include infrared light rays. The bracket assembly is designed not only carry the aforementioned modules, but to also maintain a predetermined and fixed separation between the modules. The bracket assembly may form a rigid, multi-piece bracket assembly to prevent bending, thereby maintaining the predetermined separation. The electronic device may include a transparent cover designed to couple with a housing. The transparent cover includes an alignment module designed to engage a module and provide a moving force that aligns the bracket assembly and the modules to a desired location in the housing. 1. A portable electronic device , comprising:an enclosure that defines an internal volume;a transparent cover secured with the enclosure; a display layer comprising an active region; and', 'a touch input layer;, 'a display assembly covered by the transparent cover, the display assembly comprisinga bracket assembly disposed between the transparent cover and the enclosure; anda vision system configured for object recognition, the vision system comprising a camera module;wherein the vision system is covered by the transparent cover and carried by the bracket assembly in the internal volume; andwherein the vision system is disposed adjacent to the active region.2. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein:the camera module is a first camera module; andthe vision system comprises a second camera module.3. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising an alignment module adhered to the transparent cover claim 1 , the alignment module aligning the vision system in the internal volume.4. The portable electronic ...

Display Implementation Method and Apparatus, and Wearable Device

Provided are a display implementation method and apparatus, and a wearable device. In the method, a first angle and a second angle for determining a display region are acquired; and the display region for displaying information in correspondence to a current working mode is determined according to the obtained first angle and second angle. 1. A display implementation method , when there is information to be displayed , the method comprising:acquiring, by a wearable device, a first angle and a second angle for determining a display region; anddetermining, according to the obtained first angle and second angle, the display region for displaying information in correspondence to a current working mode.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , before acquiring claim 1 , by a wearable device claim 1 , a first angle and a second angle for determining a display region claim 1 , the method further comprising:calibrating the wearable device.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein calibrating the wearable device comprises:setting up a space coordinate system of the wearable device, wherein the space coordinate system is set up by taking a first direction of a front surface of the wearable device as a y axis, taking a second direction of the front surface of the wearable device as an x axis, and taking an upward direction perpendicular to the front surface of the wearable device as a z axis; andtaking a state in which the front surface of the wearable device points to a vertically upward direction as a space angle standard, wherein an angle, measured in the state, between the x axis and a horizontal plane is 0 degrees, an angle, measured in the state, between the y axis and the horizontal plane is 0 degrees, and an angle, measured in the state, between the z axis and the horizontal plane is +90 degrees.4. The method as claimed in claim 3 , whereinthe first angle is the angle between the x axis and the horizontal plane; andthe second angle is the angle between the y axis and ...

Information display device, distribution device, information display method, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium

According to one aspect of an embodiment, an information display device includes a display unit that displays first content in a display region. The information display device includes a detection unit configured to detect a physical state of a terminal device. The information display device includes a display control unit configured to direct the display unit to display second new content in the display region while changing a display mode of the first content, on the basis of the detection result of the detection unit.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM, PROGRAM, AND DISPLAYING METHOD

An electronic device is provided which displays an object (body) on a flexible display screen in accordance with a three-dimensional shape of the display screen by utilizing the flexibility of the display screen. An electronic device including a display portion which includes a flexible display device displaying an object on a display screen; a detection portion detecting positional data of a given part of the display screen; and an arithmetic portion calculating a three-dimensional shape of the display screen on the basis of the positional data and computing motion of the object to make the object move according to a given law in accordance with the calculated three-dimensional shape of the display screen. 1. (canceled)2. A displaying method of an electronic device comprising the steps of:displaying an object on a display screen of the electronic device, the display screen having flexibility;obtaining positional data of the object on the display screen and a field on which the object is configured to move;calculating a three-dimensional shape of the display screen based on the positional data;checking whether or not there is touch input on the object; anddetermining move of the object on the field based on the touch input and the calculation result.3. The displaying method according to claim 2 , further comprising a step of comparing the calculated three-dimensional shape with an initial state.4. The displaying method according to claim 2 , wherein the display screen is curved to have a steep step and the object is displayed to fall down and roll due to the steep step.5. The displaying method according to claim 2 , further comprising a step of simulating the move of the object.6. The displaying method according to claim 2 , wherein the electronic device comprises a transistor comprising an oxide semiconductor.7. The displaying method according to claim 2 , further comprising a step of generating sound to alert when a degree of curve of the display screen exceeds a ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHANGING LOCATION OF PREVIEW IMAGE ACCORDING TO DIRECTION OF CAMERA

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing including a first face and a second face, a second housing including a third face and a fourth face, a folding part rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing, a flexible display disposed on the first face and the third face, a camera exposed through at least a portion of the fourth face, a memory configured to store instructions, and a processor configured to determine an orientation of the electronic device and a direction in which the camera is pointed while a camera application is executed, identify the first area or the second area as an area in which a preview image acquired through the camera is displayed based at least on the determined direction and the determined orientation, and display the preview image, acquired through the camera, in the identified area using the flexible display. 1. An electronic device comprising:a first housing including a first face and a second face, the second face being a rear side of the first face;a second housing including a third face and a fourth face, the fourth face being a rear side of the third face;a folding part rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing to each other;a flexible display disposed on the first face and the third face across the folding part and including a first area corresponding to the first face and a second area corresponding to the third face;at least one camera exposed through at least a portion of the fourth face;at least one memory configured to store instructions; andat least one processor, determine an orientation of the electronic device and a direction in which the at least one camera is pointed while a camera application is executed,', 'identify at least one of the first area or the second area as an area in which a preview image acquired through the at least one camera is displayed based at least on the determined direction and the determined orientation, and', 'display ...

MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A first cabinet comprising a first display module and a second cabinet comprising a second display module are provided. A switching is allowed between: a first state in which the first cabinet is placed on top of the second display module and the first display module faces outside, and a second state in which the first cabinet and the second cabinet are arranged next to each other and the first display module and the second display module face outside. A first screen to be displayed by the first display module and a second screen to be displayed by the second display module are stored and a screen switching operation is detected. Displaying of the first screen on the first display module is canceled and the second screen is displayed on the first display module, when the screen switching operation is detected in the first state. 1. A mobile electronic device comprising:a display operable to display a first screen and receive a memory operable to store a second screen;', 'a control module operable to, when the display receives a touch input comprising a predefined touch operation on the display while the display displays the first screen, cancel displaying the first screen on the display and display a second screen on the display., 'a touch input by user;'}2. The mobile electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprising a registration module operable to receive a touch movement from the user claim 1 , and register the received touch movement as the predefined touch movement.3. A method for operating a mobile electronic device comprising a display operable to display a first screen and receive a touch input by user claim 1 , and a memory claim 1 , the method comprising:displaying the first screen on the display;storing a second screen in the memory;detecting a touch input comprising a predefined touch operation on the display while the display displays the first screen; andcanceling displaying the first screen on the display and display a second screen on the ...

Mobile terminal and control method for the mobile terminal

A mobile terminal including a terminal body; a wireless communication unit configured to provide wireless communication; a display unit, and a controller configured to deactivate the display unit, and receive a plurality of taps applied to the deactivated display unit, and display information of a preset function on the display unit based on a tapped pattern formed with the plurality of taps matching a preset pattern and a current state of the terminal.

FLEXIBLE DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR MEASURING ANGLE OF THE SAME

There is provided a flexible display capable of improving an angle-measuring accuracy using different kinds of sensors and a method of measuring an angle thereof. The flexible display includes a first sensor unit disposed in a first region and including different kinds of sensors, a second sensor unit disposed in a second region adjacent to the first region and including different kinds of sensors, and an angle-measuring unit measuring a folding angle between the first region and the second region in response to sensing signals outputted from the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit. 1. A flexible display , comprising:a first sensor unit disposed in a first region of the flexible display and including different sensors that are operationally responsive to dissimilar stimulus;a second sensor unit disposed in a second region of the flexible display adjacent to the first region and including different sensors that are operationally responsive to dissimilar stimulus; andan angle-measuring unit measuring a folding angle between the first region and the second region in response to sensing signals outputted from both the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, the sensing signals including respective azimuth angles outputted from the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit.2. The flexible display as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the angle-measuring unit comprises:a first angle estimator determining a first angle between the first region and the second region in response to first sensing, signals outputted from a first pair of sensors respectively included in the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, said first pair of sensors operationally responsive to a first stimulus;a second angle estimator determining a second angle between the first region and the second region in response to second sensing signals outputted from a second pair of sensors respectively included in the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit, said second pair of sensors ...

Orientation sensing computing devices

A computing device including orientation sensors is provided herein. The computing device includes a base and a lid pivotally attached to the base. The computing device also includes an orientation sensing system configured to determine an orientation of the base and the lid relative to an environment of the computing device.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS PROCESSING METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

An electronic apparatus includes a terminal side association processing unit which associates first additional information with sound information, an imaging unit which images second additional information, and a detection unit which detects positional information and azimuth information of the imaging unit. The main body side association processing unit associates the associates the third additional information with the first additional information and the sound information based on an imaging time when the second additional information is imaged. 1. An information processing system comprising a plurality of electronic apparatuses and an information processing apparatus which transmits and receives various information to and from the plurality of electronic apparatuses , whereineach of the plurality of electronic apparatuses comprises:a terminal side association processing unit which associates first additional information added to a material used during a meeting with sound information acquired at the timing when the first additional information is added to the material;an imaging unit which takes an image of second additional information which is used during the meeting in addition to the material; anda detection unit which detects positional information and azimuth information of the imaging unit, whereinthe information processing apparatus comprises:an acquisition unit which acquires second additional information imaged by the imaging unit from each of the plurality of electronic apparatuses when the detection unit detects the positional information and azimuth information of the imaging unit;a selection unit which selects third additional information to be associated from among the second additional information acquired by the acquisition unit; anda main body side association processing unit which associates the third additional information selected by the selection unit with the first additional information and the sound information which are associated with ...

SHADELESS TOUCH HAND-HELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND UNLOCKING METHOD THEREOF

An unlocking method of a shadeless touch hand-held electronic device comprising a panel, a touch-sensing cover, a control unit and a sensing unit comprises steps of: detecting a contact on a plurality of detection points of the touch-sensing cover when the hand-held electronic device is in a locked state of user interface; receiving a biometric data sensed by the sensing unit; comparing the biometric data with a predetermined biometric data stored in the hand-held electronic device; reading the contact to form a contact data; comparing the contact data with a predetermined contact data stored in the hand-held electronic device; and switching the hand-held electronic device into an unlocked state of user interface. A shadeless touch hand-held electronic device is also provided. This invention can enhance the secrecy and security during the unlocking operation, avoid the finger from shading the user' view and reduce the panel scratch problem. 1. An unlocking method of a shadeless touch hand-held electronic device comprising a panel , a touch-sensing cover , a control unit and a sensing unit , comprising steps of:detecting a trigger event from a plurality of detection points of the touch-sensing cover when the hand-held electronic device is in a locked state of user interface;receiving a biometric data sensed by the sensing unit;comparing the biometric data with a predetermined biometric data stored in the hand-held electronic device;reading a contact between the user and the plurality of detection points of the touch-sensing cover to form a contact data;comparing the contact data with a predetermined contact data stored in the hand-held electronic device; andswitching the hand-held electronic device into an unlocked state of user interface.2. The unlocking method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the contact comprises a slide claim 1 , a click or a pressing.3. The unlocking method as recited in claim 2 , wherein when the contact is a slide claim 2 , the contact data is ...

Method for performing display stabilization control in an electronic device with aid of microelectromechanical systems, and associated apparatus

A method for performing display stabilization control in an electronic device and an associated apparatus are provided, where the method may include the steps of: receiving a detection signal from at least one sensing component of the electronic device, such as at least one micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) sensor, to determine a movement of the electronic device according to the detection signal; determining a reverse-movement that is opposite to the movement of the electronic device; and adjusting at least one location of at least one portion of display contents on a display module (e.g. a touch-sensitive display module) of the electronic device according to the reverse-movement, to emulate a stabilized version of the at least one portion of the display contents for a user of the electronic device.

COMPUTING DEVICE CHORDING AUTHENTICATION AND CONTROL

Chording techniques are described that may be utilized in a variety of ways to provide inputs to a computing device. The computing device, for instance, may include sensors disposed on a housing of the computing device such that the sensors are configured to detect fingers of a user when grasping the device. Detection of a likely indexed relative position of the fingers of the user's hand in relation to each other, and even an amount of pressure used by respective ones of the fingers, may be used to define and input chords that may be used to initiate operations of the computing device. 1. A method comprising:determining, by a computing device, based on a first group of inputs received from at least one sensor, a relative position of and an amount of pressure applied by each of a first group of fingers of a user who interacts with the computing device;identifying, by the computing device, based on the relative position of and the amount of pressure applied by each of the first group of fingers, a first chord in a sequence of chords, wherein the first chord defines a first substantially simultaneous collection of the first group of inputs received from the at least one sensor;determining, by the computing device, based on a second group of inputs received from the at least one sensor, a relative position of and an amount of pressure applied by each of a second group of fingers of the user who interacts with the computing device;identifying, by the computing device, based on the relative position of and the amount of pressure applied by each of the second group of fingers, a second chord in the sequence of chords, wherein the second chord defines a second substantially simultaneous collection of the second group of inputs received from the at least one sensor; andresponsive to determining that the first and second chords in the sequence of chords are associated with one or more operations of the computing device, initiating, by the computing device, the one or more ...

PORTABLE DEVICE

A portable computing device is disclosed which may include a base element, a lid element, a first motion sensor, a second motion sensor, a processor, and an eye tracking system. The first motion sensor may be disposed in the base element. The second motion sensor may be disposed in the lid element. The processor may be configured to control the first motion sensor to detect first motion information, control the second motion sensor to detect second motion information; and determine final motion information based at least in part on the first motion information and the second motion information. The eye tracking system may be configured to determine a gaze position of a user based at least in part on the final motion information, wherein the processor is further configured to execute one or more control processes based at least in part on the determined gaze position meeting a predetermined condition. 1a base element;a lid element;a first motion sensor disposed in the base element;a second motion sensor disposed in the lid element; control the first motion sensor to detect first motion information;', 'control the second motion sensor to detect second motion information; and', 'determine final motion information based at least in part on the first motion information and the second motion information; and, 'a processor configured toan eye tracking system configured to determine a gaze position of a user based at least in part on the final motion information, wherein the processor is further configured to execute one or more control processes based at least in part on the determined gaze position meeting a predetermined condition.. A portable computing device, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/639,764, filed Jun. 30, 2017, now U.S. Pat. No. 10,037,086, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/259,538, filed Sep. 8, 2016, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,772,690, which is a continuation of U.S. patent ...

Computing device with force-triggered non-visual responses

In one example, a method includes receiving, by a computing device, an indication of a detected force applied to the computing device. The method further comprises determining, by the computing device, that the detected force matches a corresponding input that the computing device associates with a corresponding function that is executable by the computing device. The method further comprises generating, by the computing device and in response to determining that the detected force matches the corresponding input and, a non-visual output based on the corresponding function.

NAVIGATION BY CHANGING SCREEN ORIENTATION

An orientation input system uses the change between portrait and landscape mode and vice versa as a powerful input control for navigation on a personal electronic device. Portrait mode provides a tall screen that is good for diving in depth into a content item. Landscape mode provides a wide screen that is good for comparing multiple content items side by side and selecting another item. The system uses the device's orientation not simply to resize content, but as an input to switch the user meaningfully between these two activities. This reduces the user's input and makes operation of the small device easier. Thus, the system provides a new way for a user to provide input and navigate content on a portable electronic device that is convenient for the user and helps the user achieve the user's goals for using the device more efficiently. 1. A computer-implemented method for a user to navigate content on a portable electronic device using a user-initiated transition of the device's orientation from a portrait mode to a landscape mode , the method comprising:displaying a list of content items from which the user can select a particular content item;receiving a selection of a particular content item that the user wants to display detailed information for in the portrait mode, which is then referred to as a selected content item;setting an internally managed context to the selected content item;displaying a detail view of the selected content item in the portrait mode;detecting a change in orientation of the portable electronic device from portrait to landscape orientation;setting a primary key that determines how items are filtered in a landscape selection view based on the internally managed context; anddisplaying a landscape selection view with content items filtered based on the set primary key,wherein the preceding steps are performed by at least one processor.2. The method of wherein displaying the list of content items comprises displaying a list of content items ...

Remote controlled vehicle with augmented reality overlay

In some embodiments, extemporaneous control of remote objects can be made more natural using the invention, enabling a participant to pivot, tip and aim a head-mounted display apparatus to control a remote-controlled toy or full-sized vehicle, for example, hands-free. If the vehicle is outfitted with a camera, then the participant may see the remote location from first-person proprioceptive perspective.

METHOD OF AUTHENTICATING USER OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PERFORMING THE SAME

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes one or more processors that, while the electronic device is in a locked state, control to detect whether the electronic device is lifted, in response to detecting that the electronic device is lifted, control to activate the display, obtain an image from a camera, detect a face included in the image, and perform authentication of a user based on the face being detected in the image. Based on a result of the authentication, the one or more processors switch a state of the electronic device from the locked state to an unlocked state and display an indicator for indicating that the electronic device is in the unlocked state. 1. An electronic device comprising:a display;a camera;one or more processors; and [ control to detect that the electronic device is lifted,', control to activate the display to display a locking screen on the display;', 'control to obtain an image from the camera;', 'control to detect a face included in the obtained image; and', 'control to perform an authentication of a user based on the face being detected in the obtained image, and, 'in response to detecting that the electronic device is lifted while the electronic device is in the locked state and the display is inactivated], 'while the electronic device is in a locked state, 'based on a result of the authentication being successful, control to switch a state of the electronic device from the locked state to an unlocked state., 'a memory storing one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions claim 1 , when executed by the one or more processors claim 1 , further cause the one or more processors to claim 1 , based on the result of the authentication being successful claim 1 , control the display to display an unlock screen.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions ...

MULTI-SENSOR DATA COLLECTION AND/OR PROCESSING

The subject matter disclosed herein relates to the control and utilization of multiple sensors within a device. For an example, motion of a device may be detected in response to receipt of a signal from a first sensor disposed in the device, and a power state of a second sensor also disposed in the device may be changed in response to detected motion. 1. A multi-sensor measurement processing unit , comprising:a processor;one or more sensors coupled to the processor; anda wireless interface unit coupled to the processor, wherein the wireless interface unit is adapted to receive measurement information from an external sensor via a wireless interconnect and wherein the processor is further adapted to estimate one or more navigational states based on the measurement information.2. The multi-sensor measurement processing unit of claim 1 , wherein the wireless interface unit is adapted to receive measurement information from an external biomedical sensor.3. The multi-sensor measurement processing unit of claim 2 , wherein the biomedical sensor comprises a heart rate monitor.4. The multi-sensor measurement processing unit of claim 2 , wherein the biomedical sensor comprises a blood pressure monitor.5. The multi-sensor measurement processing unit of claim 1 , wherein the wireless interconnect comprises an interconnect implemented substantially according to a Bluetooth standard.6. The multi-sensor measurement processing unit of claim 1 , wherein the wireless interconnect comprises an interconnect implemented substantially according to a near field communication standard.7. The multi-sensor measurement processing unit of claim 1 , wherein the wireless interface unit is adapted to receive measurement information from an external processor.8. A method comprising:receiving, by a wireless interface unit of a multi-sensor measurement processing unit comprising one or more sensors, measurement information from an external sensor via a wireless interconnect; andestimating one or ...

PORTABLE PROPRIOCEPTIVE PERIPATETIC POLYLINEAR VIDEO PLAYER

Departing from one-way linear cinema played on a single rectangular screen, this multi-channel virtual environment involves a cinematic paradigm that undoes habitual ways of framing things, employing architectural concepts in a polylinear video/sound construction to create a type of experience that allows the world to reveal itself and permits discovery on the part of participants. Techniques are disclosed for peripatetic navigation through virtual space with a handheld computing device, leveraging human spatial memory to form a proprioceptive sense of location, allowing a participant to easily navigate amongst a plurality of simultaneously playing videos and to center in front of individual video panes in said space, making it comfortable for a participant to rest in a fixed posture and orientation while selectively viewing any one of the video streams, and providing spatialized 3D audio cues that invite awareness of other content unfolding simultaneously in the virtual environment. 1. One or more computer readable media comprising instructions that when executed by a computer are capable of causing the computer to:a. generate a virtual environment;b. establish a location of a virtual camera in the virtual environment;c. establish an orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual environment;d. update the location of the virtual camera in the virtual environment using x-axisometer data and an x-axisometer sensor reference data; ande. update the orientation of the virtual camera in the virtual environment using v-axisometer data and a v-axisometer sensor reference data.2. The computer readable media of claim 1 , wherein the virtual environment comprises a plurality of video panes and a plurality of virtual speakers claim 1 , wherein:a. a plurality of videos play simultaneously in distinct locations in the virtual environment; andb. a plurality of sounds are produced for display as if coming from distinct locations in the virtual environment.3. The computer ...

Portable Device Pairing with a Tracking System

In embodiments of portable device pairing with a tracking system, a pairing system includes a portable device that generates device acceleration gesture data responsive to a series of motion gestures of the portable device. The pairing system also includes a tracking system that is configured for pairing with the portable device. The tracking system recognizes the series of motion gestures of the portable device and generates tracked object position gesture data. A pairing service can then determine that the series of motion gestures of the portable device corresponds to the series of motion gestures recognized by the tracking system, and communicate a pairing match notification to both the tracking system and the portable device to establish the pairing.

PORTABLE MULTIFUNCTION DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR VIEWING AND MANAGING ELECTRONIC CALENDARS

In accordance with some embodiments, a computer-implemented method is performed at a portable multifunction device with a touch screen display. The computer-implemented method includes displaying a multiweek calendar on the touch screen display, detecting a contact on an individual day in the multiweek calendar, and in response to detecting the contact on the individual day, displaying at least a portion of a list of events on the contacted individual day while continuing to display the multiweek calendar, wherein the list of events on the contacted individual day includes an invitation to an event. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising: displaying a multiweek calendar on the touch screen display;', 'displaying at least a portion of a list of events on an individual day in the multiweek calendar', 'while displaying the portion of the list of events, receiving a request to display a calendar option menu;', 'in a display region formerly occupied by a portion of the multiweek calendar that included the list of events a plurality of calendar option icons;', 'in response to receiving the request to display the calendar option menu displaying a calendar option menu including, 'detecting a user selection gesture on one or more of the plurality of calendar option icons; and', 'redisplaying the multiweek calendar and the at least a portion of a list of events on an individual day with information corresponding to the one or more calendar option icons upon which user selection gestures were detected., 'at a computing device with a touch screen display,'}2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , includingdetecting user selection gestures on at least two of the plurality of calendar option icons; andredisplaying the multiweek calendar with information corresponding to the at least two of the plurality of option icons upon which user selection gestures were detected.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of calendar option icons ...

USER TERMINAL DEVICE AND DISPLAYING METHOD THEREOF

A user terminal device and a controlling method thereof are provided. The user terminal device includes a display configured to be divided into a first area and a second area which is larger than the first area with reference to a folding line, a cover disposed on a rear side of the display, a detector configured to detect a user interaction on the display and the cover, and a controller configured to, in response to the display being folded along the folding line such that the first area and the second area face each other, control the detector to detect a user interaction through an exposure area, which is an exposed part of the second area, and the cover, and, in response to the display being folded such that the two parts of the cover face with each other with reference to the folding line, control the detector to detect a user interaction through the first area and the second area. 1. A user terminal device , comprising:a single flexible display configured to be divided into a first display area and a second display area by a folding line, and an exposure area of the first display area being not covered by the second display area when the user terminal device is folded so that the first display area faces the second display area;a cover disposed on a rear side of the single flexible display;a detector configured to detect a user interaction on the single flexible display and the cover; and if the single flexible display is folded along the folding line such that the first display area and the second display area face each other, control the detector to detect a user interaction through the exposure area and the cover, and', 'if the single flexible display is folded along the folding line such that two parts of the cover face each other, control the detector to detect a user interaction through the first display area and the second display area., 'a controller configured to2. The user terminal device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to claim 1 , ...

BENDABLE AND FOLDABLE DISPLAY SCREEN TO PROVIDE CONTINUOUS DISPLAY

Embodiments are generally directed to a flexible overlapping display. An embodiment of a mobile device includes a processor to process data for the mobile device, a bendable and foldable display screen one or more device sensors to sense an orientation of the mobile device, and one or more display sensors to sense a current arrangement of the display screen. The processor is to identify one or more portions of the display screen that are visible to a user based at least in part on data from the one or more device sensors and the one or more display sensors. 1. A mobile device comprising:a processor to process data for the device;a bendable and foldable display screen;one or more device sensors to sense an orientation of the mobile device; andone or more display sensors to sense a current arrangement of the display screen;wherein the processor is to identify one or more portions of the display screen that are visible to a user based at least in part on data from the one or more device sensors and the one or more display sensors.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is to format data for display on the one or more portions of the display screen that are visible to a user.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor to identify the one or more visible portions of the display screen includes the processor to identify which portions of the display screen are facing towards the user and are not obscured by a body of the mobile device or other portions of the display screen.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is to sense a change in orientation of the mobile device or in arrangement of the display screen and claim 1 , in response to the identified change in orientation or arrangement claim 1 , the processor is to identify a new one or more portions of the display screen that are visible to a user.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the processor claim 4 , in response to the identified change in orientation or arrangement claim 4 , is further to ...

Data processing system

An object is to provide a novel data processing system. The data processing system includes a portable terminal, a network, a server, and a database. The portable terminal transmits position information to the server through the network. The server transmits, to the portable terminal through the network, a plurality of pieces of object data corresponding to the position information obtained from the database. Imaging data obtained by the portable terminal and the plurality of pieces of object data are compared, and when there is a piece of the object data that does not match the imaging data, the mismatched piece of the object data stored in the database is updated.

Sleep state for hidden windows

Systems and methods are provides for changing a user interface for a multi-screen device. The user interface can change based on the movement of a window. The system can receive a user interface event that modifies the display of windows in the user interface. Upon receiving the user interface event, the system determines if a window has been covered or uncovered. If a window has been covered, the window is placed in a sleep state. If a window is uncovered, the window is activated from a sleep state. A sleep state is a window state where an application associated with the window does not receive user interface inputs and/or does not render the window.

Video Recording System Based on Device Orientation

A video recording system includes: a controller that receives an output from the accelerometer to recognize the orientation of the display; and in response to the display being recognized as being in a first landscape position, executing a capture-ready mode in which the controller receives video from the video-capture sensor to be stored as one of the one or more video files; in response to the display being recognized as being in a second landscape position, executing a playback mode in which the controller causes one of the one or more video files to play on the display; in response to the display being recognized as being in portrait positon, executing an edit mode in which the controller responds to input received through the one or more input mechanisms to edit one of the one or more video files. 1. A video recording system comprising:a video-capture sensor;a display having height defined by a first line spanning from a top of the display to a bottom of the display that is greater than a width defined by a second line spanning from a left of the display to a right of the display, wherein portrait position is defined as a neutral position, landscape-left position is defined when the display is rotated counter-clockwise 90 degrees from the neutral position and landscape-right positon is defined when the display is rotated clockwise 90 degrees from the neutral position;an accelerometer;one or more input mechanisms;a controller in communication with the video-capture sensor, the display, the one or more input mechanisms, and the accelerometer; and receive an output from the accelerometer to recognize the orientation of the display;', 'in response to the display being recognized as being in landscape-left position, execute a capture-ready mode in which the controller receives video from the video-capture sensor to be stored as one of the one or more video files;', 'within capture-ready mode, provide one or more input mechanisms to start and stop recording of the ...

Motion Fencing

In some implementations, a mobile device can be configured with virtual motion fences that delineate domains of motion detectable by the mobile device. In some implementations, the mobile device can be configured to invoke an application or function when the mobile device enters or exits a motion domain (by crossing a motion fence). In some implementations, entering or exiting a motion domain can cause components of the mobile device to power on or off (or awaken or sleep) in an incremental manner. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a motion fencing system of a mobile device and from a client component of the mobile device, a request that, when motion of the mobile device corresponds to an activity specified in the request, the motion fencing system shall notify the client component;mapping, by the motion fencing system, the activity to a motion domain that is defined by at least one of magnitude, duration, or frequency of the motion of the mobile device;determining, by the motion fencing system operating in a first power mode and using an amount of motions detected by a sensor, that the mobile device is in the motion domain of the activity upon determining that the motion of the mobile device satisfies at least one of the magnitude, duration, or frequency of motion;upon determining that the mobile device is in the motion domain, determining, by the motion fencing system in a second power mode and using patterns of motion detected by a sensor, that the motion of the mobile device corresponds to the activity; andnotifying the client component by the motion fencing system, including causing the client component to turn on or turn off one or more functions of the mobile device,wherein the motion fencing system includes a processor that is configured to recognize the patterns, the processor being turned off in the first power mode and turned on in the second power mode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the activity corresponds to one or more motion patterns detected ...

BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR A MULTI-COMPONENT VISION SYSTEM IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device that includes a vision system carried by a bracket assembly is disclosed. The vision system may include a first camera module that captures an image of an object, a light emitting element that emits light rays toward the object, and a second camera module that receives light rays reflected from the object. The light rays may include infrared light rays. The bracket assembly is designed not only carry the aforementioned modules, but to also maintain a predetermined and fixed separation between the modules. The bracket assembly may form a rigid, multi-piece bracket assembly to prevent bending, thereby maintaining the predetermined separation. The electronic device may include a transparent cover designed to couple with a housing. The transparent cover includes an alignment module designed to engage a module and provide a moving force that aligns the bracket assembly and the modules to a desired location in the housing. 1. portable electronic device , comprising:a bottom wall and sidewalls that, in cooperation with the bottom wall, define a cavity, the sidewalls having edges that define an opening that leads into the cavity;a protective layer that covers the opening and encloses the cavity, the protective layer having an internal surface that faces the bottom wall;a vision subsystem positioned within the cavity and between the protective layer and the bottom wall and operable to provide a depth map of an object external to the protective layer, the vision subsystem comprising: a first bracket arranged to carry and maintain the optical components at a fixed distance from each other, and', 'a second bracket having a body secured with the first bracket, the second bracket having a protrusion that extends away from the body; and, 'a bracket assembly arranged to carry optical components that cooperate to provide information used to create the depth map, the bracket assembly, comprisingan alignment module secured to the internal surface, the alignment ...

Information processing apparatus, information processing method and computer program

An information processing device is disclosed. The information processing device includes an inclination detection unit configured to generate a first signal regarding inclination of the device. The information processing device also includes a display processing unit configured to, based on the first signal, generate a second signal to initiate a change in orientation of a display of content, and generate a third signal to cancel the change in orientation in response to receipt of a CANCEL command after initiation of the change.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OVERLAYING A REPRODUCTION OF A REAL SCENE WITH VIRTUAL IMAGE AND AUDIO DATA, AND A MOBILE DEVICE

A method of overlaying an optical and acoustic reproduction of a real scene with virtual image and audio data comprises reading image data which represent an optical and/or acoustic reproduction of the real scene captured by at least one environment sensor of a mobile device, determining marker data from the image data, wherein the marker data represent a reproduction and a positioning of a marker arranged in the real scene, reading virtual image and audio data, wherein the virtual image and audio data comprise a representation instruction for representing the virtual image, a positioning instruction for positioning the virtual image and a positioning instruction for replay of the audio data, determining object data from the image and audio data, and ascertaining a positioning rule for positioning the virtual image with reference to the reproduction of the object portion using the object data and the virtual image and audio data. 1. A method of overlaying an optical and acoustic reproduction of a real scene with virtual three-dimensional or two-dimensional image and audio data , the method comprising the following steps:reading reproduction data, wherein the reproduction data represent at least image data which represent an image reproduction of the real scene captured by at least one environment sensor of a mobile device;determining marker data from the image data, wherein the marker data represent a reproduction and a positioning of a marker arranged in the real scene;reading virtual image and audio data which represent image and audio data selected from a plurality of virtual image and audio data using the marker data, wherein the virtual image and audio data comprise a representation instruction for representing a three-dimensional defined object and/or a selection of captures of an object captured from various angles as a virtual reproduction, a positioning instruction for positioning the virtual reproduction and a positioning instruction for replay of acoustic ...