Methods and devices for identifying users based on tremor

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses hand tremor as an input. One or more sensors within the handheld device detect a user's hand tremor and identify the user based on the detected tremor.

3D pointing devices and methods

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses at least one sensor to detect motion of the handheld device. The detected motion can then be mapped into a desired output, e.g., cursor movement.

Control framework with a zoomable graphical user interface for organizing selecting and launching media items

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional 3D control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user.

Hybrid switching

A switch switches time division multiplexed (TDM) data and packet data from input ports to output ports. The swich comprises: a plurality of input ports receiving data, wherein each data comprises either TDM data or packet data; a plurality of output ports transmitting switched data; and a shared memory coupling the input ports to the output ports. The shared memory sequentially receives the data from the input ports, and switches a sequentially received data from a respective input port to a respective output port. Switching of packet data by the shared memory has no latency or jitter effect on switching of TDM data by the shared memory.

Visual whiteboard for television-based social network

A visual whiteboard can be provided as an application, or component of a TV internet browser, for operation on a smart TV. The visual whiteboard provides a lightweight social networking mechanism, e.g., for groups who have physical access to the same smart TV. Content identifiers or other group information can be posted to the visual whiteboard by the authorized users for subsequent display on the corresponding smart TV.

Systems and methods for touch screens associated with a display

Systems and methods for using a touch screen are provided herein. In some exemplary embodiments, the touch screen is used as a backup remote to a display and can be used as a 3D pointing device. The touch screen can be an overlay on display surface to control the display. Alternatively, the touch screen can be retractable and ejectable from the display housing. In addition, the touch screen can be wearable. Further, the touch screen can function to control one or more devices, e.g., television, set-top box, DVR, gaming consoles.

Pointing Capability and Associated User Interface Elements for Television User Interfaces

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a user interface for television control functionality.

3D pointing devices and methods

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses at least one sensor to detect motion of the handheld device. The detected motion can then be mapped into a desired output, e.g., cursor movement.

3D pointing device with up-down-left-right mode switching and integrated swipe detector

A 3D pointing device for use with a content delivery system is provided. The pointing device can operate in one of at least one of two modes: a first 3D or scrolling mode, and a second non-3D mode that can also be referred to as an up-down-left-right (UDLR) mode. The pointing device can include one or more directional sensors, to provide orientation and movement information. For either of the at least two modes, an optical finger navigation module is provided that can detect movement of a user's finger or object across its screen, and provides a predetermined threshold that must be exceeded before movement information is generated from the OFN module. The pointing device can generate scroll and UDLR commands based on the information from the orientation and movement sensors, as well as the OFN module, or can provide the information from the orientation and movement sensors to a user interface that can generate the appropriate scrolling or UDLR commands for use by the content delivery system ...

Method of real-time incremental zooming

... a method for navigating a pointer on a graphical user interface (GUI) includes the steps of: scrolling an input device to locate the pointer corresponding to the input device on a point of interest within the GUI, depressing an actuating button associated with the input device on the point of interest, obtaining a detailed view of the point of interest while centering the point of interest on the GUI and maintaining a position of the pointer on the point of interest.

3D pointing devices and methods

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses at least one sensor to detect motion of the handheld device. The detected motion can then be mapped into a desired output, e.g., cursor movement.

3D pointing devices and methods

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses at least one sensor to detect motion of the handheld device. The detected motion can then be mapped into a desired output, e.g., cursor movement.

Zooming and Panning Widget for Internet Browsers

In one aspect, a widget mechanism for zooming and panning a content item is provided. The widget mechanism includes a first region including a miniaturized and complete version the content item. The widget mechanism further includes a second region including a displayed version of the content item. The displayed version represents a portion of the content item currently displayed on a display. The widget mechanism further includes a third region including a to be displayed version of the content item. The to be displayed version represents a portion of the content item to be displayed on the display upon actuation. The second region is smaller than and within the first region when the content item is zoomed and the second region is coextensive or substantially coextensive with the first region when the content item is fully not zoomed. The third region is adjustable within the first region. 1. A widget mechanism for zooming and panning a content item , comprising:a first region including a miniaturized and complete version of the content item;a second region including a displayed version of the content item, said displayed version representing a portion of the content item currently displayed on a display; anda third region including a to be displayed version of the content item, said to be displayed version representing a portion of the content item to be displayed on the display upon actuation;wherein said second region is smaller than and within said first region when the content item is zoomed and the second region is coextensive or substantially coextensive with the first region when the content item is fully not zoomed; andwherein said third region is adjustable within said first region.2. The widget mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the widget mechanism is an overlay to the content item currently displayed on the display.3. The widget mechanism of claim 2 , wherein the widget mechanism is a moveable overlay to the content item currently displayed on the display. ...

Metadata brokering server and methods

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for supplying rich multimedia metadata usable to generate, e.g., sophisticated entertainment user interfaces in the home. These methods and systems can be implemented as a server-based software application that feeds multiple, diverse clients. The server functionality could be distributed, even co-located physically with one or more clients, or centralized. The server aggregates, filters, validates, augments and links metadata from disparate sources. The server transforms the metadata into a more manageable and extensible internal format. The server communicates with client devices using a schema-independent protocol, providing metadata in the appropriate format that suites the clients needs.

3D pointing devices and methods

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses at least one sensor to detect motion of the handheld device. The detected motion can then be mapped into a desired output, e.g., cursor movement.

Metadata Brokering Server and Methods

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for supplying rich multimedia metadata usable to generate, e.g., sophisticated entertainment user interfaces in the home. These methods and systems can be implemented as a server-based software application that feeds multiple, diverse clients. The server functionality could be distributed, even co-located physically with one or more clients, or centralized. The server aggregates, filters, validates, augments and links metadata from disparate sources. The server transforms the metadata into a more manageable and extensible internal format. The server communicates with client devices using a schema-independent protocol, providing metadata in the appropriate format that suites the clients needs. 1. A method for processing metadata associated with media items comprising the steps of:receiving metadata from at least two sources;processing said received metadata to generate processed metadata that includes metadata elements from said at least two sources; anddistributing said processed metadata.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said metadata is supplemental data associated with at least one media item.3. A method for providing metadata usable to generate an interface comprising the steps of:receiving metadata from at least one metadata source associated with a media item, said metadata having a plurality of fields;storing said metadata;selectively modifying contents of at least one of said fields based on at least one rule; andforwarding said modified metadata to an entity which generates said interface for said media item.4. A method for filtering metadata comprising the steps of:receiving metadata from a source;storing said metadata;identifying at least one metadata information element which is not used in interface screen generation; andfiltering out said identified at least one metadata information element.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of:augmenting said received ...

Method of real-time incremental zooming

A method for navigating a pointer on a graphical user interface (GUI) includes the steps of: scrolling an input device to locate the pointer corresponding to the input device on a point of interest within the GUI, depressing an actuating button associated with the input device on the point of interest, obtaining a detailed view of the point of interest while centering the point of interest on the GUI and maintaining a position of the pointer on the point of interest.

Methods and systems for enhancing television applications using 3D pointing

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional 3D control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user.

Metadata Brokering Server and Methods

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for supplying rich multimedia metadata usable to generate, e.g., sophisticated entertainment user interfaces in the home. These methods and systems can be implemented as a server-based software application that feeds multiple, diverse clients. The server functionality could be distributed, even co-located physically with one or more clients, or centralized. The server aggregates, filters, validates, augments and links metadata from disparate sources. The server transforms the metadata into a more manageable and extensible internal format. The server communicates with client devices using a schema-independent protocol, providing metadata in the appropriate format that suites the clients needs.

Methods and devices for indentifying users based on tremor

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses hand tremor as an input. One or more sensors within the handheld device detect a user's hand tremor and identify the user based on the detected tremor.

3D pointing devices and methods

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses at least one sensor to detect motion of the handheld device. The detected motion can then be mapped into a desired output, e.g., cursor movement.

Metadata brokering server and methods

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for supplying rich multimedia metadata usable to generate, e.g., sophisticated entertainment user interfaces in the home. These methods and systems can be implemented as a server-based software application that feeds multiple, diverse clients. The server functionality could be distributed, even co-located physically with one or more clients, or centralized. The server aggregates, filters, validates, augments and links metadata from disparate sources. The server transforms the metadata into a more manageable and extensible internal format. The server communicates with client devices using a schema-independent protocol, providing metadata in the appropriate format that suites the clients needs.

Metadata brokering server and methods

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for supplying rich multimedia metadata usable to generate, e.g., sophisticated entertainment user interfaces in the home. These methods and systems can be implemented as a server-based software application that feeds multiple, diverse clients. The server functionality could be distributed, even co-located physically with one or more clients, or centralized. The server aggregates, filters, validates, augments and links metadata from disparate sources. The server transforms the metadata into a more manageable and extensible internal format. The server communicates with client devices using a schema-independent protocol, providing metadata in the appropriate format that suites the clients needs.

Pointing capability and associated user interface elements for television user interfaces

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a user interface for television control functionality.

Systems and methods for resolution consistent semantic zooming

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional free space control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user.

Methods and systems for enhancing television applications using 3D pointing

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional 3D control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user.

3D pointing devices with keyboards

A 3D pointing device includes a keyboard for character entry. In pointing mode, data from at least one motion sensor is provided, e.g., to be transmitted to a user interface for movement of a cursor. In text entry mode, data from at least one depressed key is provided, e.g., to be transmitted to a user interface for display thereon.

Pointing capability and associated user interface elements for television user interfaces

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a user interface for television control functionality.

Metadata brokering server and methods

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for supplying rich multimedia metadata usable to generate, e.g., sophisticated entertainment user interfaces in the home. These methods and systems can be implemented as a server-based software application that feeds multiple, diverse clients. The server functionality could be distributed, even co-located physically with one or more clients, or centralized. The server aggregates, filters, validates, augments and links metadata from disparate sources. The server transforms the metadata into a more manageable and extensible internal format. The server communicates with client devices using a schema-independent protocol, providing metadata in the appropriate format that suites the clients needs.

3D pointing device with up-down-left-right mode switching and integrated swipe detector

A 3D pointing device for use with a content delivery system is provided. The pointing device can operate in one of at least one of two modes: a first 3D or scrolling mode, and a second non-3D mode that can also be referred to as an up-down-left-right (UDLR) mode. The pointing device can include one or more directional sensors, to provide orientation and movement information. For either of the at least two modes, an optical finger navigation module is provided that can detect movement of a user's finger or object across its screen, and provides a predetermined threshold that must be exceeded before movement information is generated from the OFN module. The pointing device can generate scroll and UDLR commands based on the information from the orientation and movement sensors, as well as the OFN module, or can provide the information from the orientation and movement sensors to a user interface that can generate the appropriate scrolling or UDLR commands for use by the content delivery system ...

Methods and systems for generating a zoomable graphical user interface

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional 3D control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user.

Metadata brokering server and methods

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for supplying rich multimedia metadata usable to generate, e.g., sophisticated entertainment user interfaces in the home. These methods and systems can be implemented as a server-based software application that feeds multiple, diverse clients. The server functionality could be distributed, even co-located physically with one or more clients, or centralized. The server aggregates, filters, validates, augments and links metadata from disparate sources. The server transforms the metadata into a more manageable and extensible internal format. The server communicates with client devices using a schema-independent protocol, providing metadata in the appropriate format that suites the clients needs.

Methods and devices for identifying users based on tremor

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses hand tremor as an input. One or more sensors within the handheld device detect a user's hand tremor and identify the user based on the detected tremor.

Metadata brokering server and methods

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for supplying rich multimedia metadata usable to generate, e.g., sophisticated entertainment user interfaces in the home. These methods and systems can be implemented as a server-based software application that feeds multiple, diverse clients. The server functionality could be distributed, even co-located physically with one or more clients, or centralized. The server aggregates, filters, validates, augments and links metadata from disparate sources. The server transforms the metadata into a more manageable and extensible internal format. The server communicates with client devices using a schema-independent protocol, providing metadata in the appropriate format that suites the clients needs.

User interface devices and methods employing accelerometers

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a 3D pointing device and methods for 3D pointing which provide accurate translation of movement of the 3D pointing device into user interface commands, e.g., cursor movement. According to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a 3D pointing device includes a plurality of accelerometers.

Zooming and panning widget for internet browsers

In one aspect, a widget mechanism for zooming and panning a content item is provided. The widget mechanism includes a first region including a miniaturized and complete version the content item. The widget mechanism further includes a second region including a displayed version of the content item. The displayed version represents a portion of the content item currently displayed on a display. The widget mechanism further includes a third region including a to be displayed version of the content item. The to be displayed version represents a portion of the content item to be displayed on the display upon actuation. The second region is smaller than and within the first region when the content item is zoomed and the second region is coextensive or substantially coextensive with the first region when the content item is fully not zoomed. The third region is adjustable within the first region.

Signal processing system

A transcoder converts data between a telephony data format and a packet data format. The transcoder comprises: a digital logic telephony data engine receiving telephony data for the transcoder and transmitting telephony data for the transcoder, the digital logic telephony data engine comprising a frame accumulation buffer; a digital logic packet engine receiving packet data for the transcoder and transmitting packet data for the transcoder; a digital signal processing complex coupled to the digital logic telephony data engine and the digital logic packet engine, the digital signal processing complex comprising an array of digital signal processors; and a host processor coupled to the digital logic telephony data engine and the digital logic packet engine, wherein the digital logic telephony data engine, the digital logic packet engine, and the digital signal processing complex perform media channel processing, wherein the host processor performs control channel processing.

3D pointing device with up-down-left-right mode switching and integrated swipe detector

A 3D pointing device for use with a content delivery system is provided. The pointing device can operate in one of at least one of two modes: a first 3D or scrolling mode, and a second non-3D mode that can also be referred to as an up-down-left-right (UDLR) mode. The pointing device can include one or more directional sensors, to provide orientation and movement information. For either of the at least two modes, an optical finger navigation module is provided that can detect movement of a user's finger or object across its screen, and provides a predetermined threshold that must be exceeded before movement information is generated from the OFN module. The pointing device can generate scroll and UDLR commands based on the information from the orientation and movement sensors, as well as the OFN module, or can provide the information from the orientation and movement sensors to a user interface that can generate the appropriate scrolling or UDLR commands for use by the content delivery system ...

3D Pointing Devices and Methods

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D device, which uses at least one sensor to detect motion of the handheld device. The detected motion can then be mapped into a desired output, e.g., cursor movement. 1. A device comprising:a first rotational sensor for determining rotation of said device about a first axis and generating a first rotational output associated therewith;a second rotational sensor for determining rotation of said device about a second axis and generating a second rotational output associated therewith;an accelerometer for determining an acceleration of said device and outputting an acceleration output associated therewith; anda processing unit for modifying said first and second rotational outputs based on said acceleration and for generating an output based on said modified first and second rotational outputs,wherein said first rotational sensor further comprises a first resonating mass attached to a first frame, wherein said first resonating mass in said first rotational sensor resonates relative to said first axis, wherein displacement of said first resonating mass relative to said first axis is measured by said first rotational sensor using the Coriolis acceleration effect to generate said first rotational output.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said second rotational sensor further comprises:a second resonating mass attached to a second frame, wherein said second resonating mass in said second rotational sensor resonates relative to said second axis;wherein displacement of said second resonating mass relative to said second axis is measured by said second rotational sensor using the Coriolis acceleration effect to generate said second rotational output.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said processing unit modifies said first and second rotational outputs to compensate for linear acceleration of said device.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein said ...

3D pointing devices and methods

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses at least one sensor to detect motion of the handheld device. The detected motion can then be mapped into a desired output, e.g., cursor movement.

Systems and methods for node tracking and notification in a control framework including a zoomable graphical user interface

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional 3D control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user.

Methods and systems for enhancing television applications using 3D pointing

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional 3D control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user.

Systems and Methods for Node Tracking and Notification in a Control Framework Including a Zoomable Graphical User Interface

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional free space control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user. 143-. (canceled)44. A Wireless Transmit/Receive Unit (WTRU) configured to control a display , the WTRU comprising:a plurality of sensors configured to detect one or more of: six degrees of freedom (6DoF) of movement of the WTRU device; and receive information, from at least one of plurality of motion sensors, corresponding to the detected movement of the WTRU including at least one rotational movement,', 'determine, from the received information, whether the detected movement of the WTRU corresponds to a predefined gesture, and', 'control a change to contents of the display in accordance with the predefined gesture, on condition that the detected movement of the WTRU corresponds to the predefined gesture., 'a processor configured to45. The WTRU of claim 44 , further comprising:a memory configured to store a plurality of predefined gestures and commands to change the display contents that are associated with the predefined gestures,wherein the processor is configured to select the command corresponding to the predefined gesture that is associated with the detected movement from the commands stored in the memory.46. The WTRU of claim 45 , wherein the command corresponding to the predefined gesture that is associated with the detected movement is any of: (1) a Zoom ...

Methods and systems for enhancing television applications using 3D pointing

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional 3D control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user.

Methods and Systems for Enhancing Television Applications Using 3D Pointing

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional 3D control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user. 1. A method for using a 3D pointing device with a software application that displays output on a television screen , the method comprising the steps of:displaying a first set of information on said television screen associated with said software application, wherein said software application includes at least one of: an electronic program guide, television screen controls, a photo album, a home video collection and a shopping interface;moving said 3D pointing device;processing data associated with movement of said 3D pointing device to compensate for unintended movement of said 3D pointing device;moving a cursor displayed on said television screen based on said processed data to a new position on said television screen; andchanging said display of said first set of information on said television screen in response to said new position of said cursor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said unintended movement is caused by tremor associated with a user holding said 3D pointing device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said unintended movement is caused by a user actuating a movable element on said 3D pointing device.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:displaying, at least in part based on said new position of said cursor after said step of moving said ...

3D Pointing Device With Up-Down-Left-Right Mode Switching and Integrated Swipe Detector

A 3D pointing device for use with a content delivery system is provided. The pointing device can operate in one of at least one of two modes: a first 3D or scrolling mode, and a second non-3D mode that can also be referred to as an up-down-left-right (UDLR) mode. The pointing device can include one or more directional sensors, to provide orientation and movement information. For either of the at least two modes, an optical finger navigation module is provided that can detect movement of a user's finger or object across its screen, and provides a predetermined threshold that must be exceeded before movement information is generated from the OFN module. The pointing device can generate scroll and UDLR commands based on the information from the orientation and movement sensors, as well as the OFN module, or can provide the information from the orientation and movement sensors to a user interface that can generate the appropriate scrolling or UDLR commands for use by the content delivery system. 1. A method for generating either a scroll command or an up-down-left-right (UDLR) command using a single control element of a remote control device , the method comprising:detecting movement of an object across a surface of said single control element of said remote control device;generating, when in a scroll mode, a scroll command responsive to said detected movement; andgenerating, when in an UDLR mode, an UDLR command.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting said scroll command or said UDLR command toward a user interface controlling element.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said single control element is an optical finger navigation (OFN) device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said UDLR command is one of: an up command claim 1 , a down command claim 1 , a left command and a right command.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said one of said up command claim 4 , said down command claim 4 , said left command and said right command are generated based upon ...

3D Pointing Device With Up-Down-Left-Right Mode Switching and Integrated Swipe Detector

A 3D pointing device for use with a content delivery system is provided. The pointing device can operate in one of at least one of two modes: a first 3D or scrolling mode, and a second non-3D mode that can also be referred to as an up-down-left-right (UDLR) mode. The pointing device can include one or more directional sensors, to provide orientation and movement information. For either of the at least two modes, an optical finger navigation module is provided that can detect movement of a user's finger or object across its screen, and provides a predetermined threshold that must be exceeded before movement information is generated from the OFN module. The pointing device can generate scroll and UDLR commands based on the information from the orientation and movement sensors, as well as the OFN module, or can provide the information from the orientation and movement sensors to a user interface that can generate the appropriate scrolling or UDLR commands for use by the content delivery system.

Methods and Systems for Enhancing Television Applications Using 3D Pointing

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional 3D control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user.

METADATA BROKERING SERVER AND METHODS

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for supplying rich multimedia metadata usable to generate, e.g., sophisticated entertainment user interfaces in the home. These methods and systems can be implemented as a server-based software application that feeds multiple, diverse clients. The server functionality could be distributed, even co-located physically with one or more clients, or centralized. The server aggregates, filters, validates, augments and links metadata from disparate sources. The server transforms the metadata into a more manageable and extensible internal format. The server communicates with client devices using a schema-independent protocol, providing metadata in the appropriate format that suites the clients needs. 1. A method for processing metadata information comprising the steps of:capturing said metadata information from a plurality of different media sources;creating links between said captured metadata information;building a plurality of screen templates using at least one of said captured metadata and said links; anddistributing processed metadata including at least one of said plurality of screen templates, said links and said metadata to a plurality of different client devices.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step of capturing said metadata information further comprises the steps of:evaluating said metadata for relevancy and accuracy to generate filtered metadata; andselectively storing said metadata in a database based upon a result of said evaluating step.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step of creating links further comprises the step of:selectively linking together metadata elements based upon their semantic relevance.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step of distributing said processed metadata further comprises the step of:distributing a first set of processed metadata to a first set of client devices having a first set of capabilities and distributing a second set of processed ...

Systems and Methods for Node Tracking and Notification in a Control Framework Including a Zoomable Graphical User Interface

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a control framework for organizing, selecting and launching media items including graphical user interfaces coupled with an optional free space control device for collection of the basic control primitives of point, click, scroll, hover and zoom which permit for easy and rapid selection of media items, e.g., movies, songs etc., from large or small collections. The remote control maps natural hand movements and gestures into relevant commands while the graphical display uses images, zooming for increased/decreased levels of detail and continuity of GUI objects to provide easy organization, selection and navigation among the media items by a user. 1. In control framework having a plurality of nodes , a subset of said plurality of nodes associated with a displayed portion of a graphical user interface (GUI) , a method for tracking said plurality of nodes comprising the steps of:maintaining a data structure which contains boundary information associated with each of said subset of nodes;changing said displayed portion of said GUI from a first portion to a second portion; andevaluating said data structure based upon said changing step to determine whether a node has moved into or out of said displayed portion of said GUI.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said each of said plurality of nodes is a user interface object.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein at least some of said user interface objects are associated with software applications.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step of maintaining a data structure further comprises the step of:maintaining a linked list of transition blocks, each of said transition blocks being associated with a boundary of one of said nodes in said subset of nodes.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step of maintaining a data structure further comprises the step of:maintaining a plurality of linked lists, each associated with one of a plurality of different dimensions.6. ...

3D POINTING DEVICE WITH UP-DOWN-LEFT-RIGHT MODE SWITCHING AND INTEGRATED SWIPE DETECTOR

A 3D pointing device for use with a content delivery system is provided. The pointing device can operate in one of at least one of two modes: a first 3D or scrolling mode, and a second non-3D mode that can also be referred to as an up-down-left-right (UDLR) mode. The pointing device can include one or more directional sensors, to provide orientation and movement information. For either of the at least two modes, an optical finger navigation module is provided that can detect movement of a user's finger or object across its screen, and provides a predetermined threshold that must be exceeded before movement information is generated from the OFN module. The pointing device can generate scroll and UDLR commands based on the information from the orientation and movement sensors, as well as the OFN module, or can provide the information from the orientation and movement sensors to a user interface that can generate the appropriate scrolling or UDLR commands for use by the content delivery system. 1. A method for generating either a scroll command or an up-down-left-right (UDLR) command using a single control element of a remote control device , the method comprising:detecting movement of an object across a surface of said single control element of said remote control device;generating, when in a scroll mode, a scroll command responsive to said detected movement; andgenerating, when in an UDLR mode, an UDLR command.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting said scroll command or said UDLR command toward a user interface controlling element.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said single control element is an optical finger navigation (OFN) device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said UDLR command is one of: an up command claim 1 , a down command claim 1 , a left command and a right command.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said one of said up command claim 4 , said down command claim 4 , said left command and said right command are generated based upon ...

Method of Real-Time Incremental Zooming

A method for navigating a pointer on a graphical user interface (GUI) includes the steps of: scrolling an input device to locate the pointer corresponding to the input device on a point of interest within the GUI, depressing an actuating button associated with the input device on the point of interest, obtaining a detailed view of the point of interest while centering the point of interest on the GUI and maintaining a position of the pointer on the point of interest. 1. A computer readable medium containing executable instructions which , when executed in a processing system , cause the system to perform a method comprising:moving a cursor from a first display point on a user interface to a second display point on said user interface;receiving a selection input associated with said second display point;providing a detailed view of the second display point and centering the user interface around the second display point; andmaintaining a position of the cursor on the second display point.2. The computer readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the detailed view of the point of interest is obtained while zooming in on the second display point and simultaneously panning over the user interface.3. The computer readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the detailed view is obtained in a series of intermediate zooming levels.4. The computer readable medium of claim 3 , wherein the cursor position is maintained over the second display point at each zooming level.5. The computer readable medium of claim 3 , wherein the number of zooming levels is at least two.6. The computer readable medium of claim 1 , further comprising:computing a linear distance between the center of the user interface and the second display point;drawing a virtual line representing the linear distance; andanimating a movement of the cursor along the virtual line in a series of intermediate zooming levels.7. The computer readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the user interface corresponds to a location ...

3D POINTING DEVICES AND METHODS

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses at least one sensor to detect motion of the handheld device. The detected motion can then be mapped into a desired output, e.g., cursor movement. 1. A method for controlling a system comprising the steps of:detecting movement associated with a device;determining if said movement indicates that said device is currently being held by a user; andcontrolling said system based on a result of said determining step.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:identifying said user based upon a tremor pattern associated with said movement.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of:selectively turning said system on based upon said step of identifying.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:turning said system on if said device is currently being held by a user.5. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of:restricting access to said system based upon an identity of said user.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said system is a media system and said step of restricting access further comprises the step of:selectively permitting said user to access a media item based upon said identity.7. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of:determining an identity of said user by comparing said tremor pattern with a plurality of stored tremor patterns.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein said tremor pattern and said plurality of stored tremor patterns are in the frequency domain.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein said tremor pattern and said plurality of stored tremor patterns are in the time domain.10. The method of claim 7 , wherein if a match does not occur between said tremor pattern and said plurality of stored tremor patterns claim 7 , then said tremor pattern is stored.11. The method of claim 7 , wherein if a match does not occur between said tremor pattern ...

3D Pointing Devices and Methods

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses at least one sensor to detect motion of the handheld device. The detected motion can then be mapped into a desired output, e.g., cursor movement.

3d pointing device with up-down-left-right mode switching and integrated swipe detector

A 3D pointing device for use with a content delivery system is provided. The pointing device can operate in one of at least one of two modes: a first 3D or scrolling mode, and a second non-3D mode that can also be referred to as an up-down-left-right (UDLR) mode. The pointing device can include one or more directional sensors, to provide orientation and movement information. For either of the at least two modes, an optical finger navigation module is provided that can detect movement of a user's finger or object across its screen, and provides a predetermined threshold that must be exceeded before movement information is generated from the OFN module. The pointing device can generate scroll and UDLR commands based on the information from the orientation and movement sensors, as well as the OFN module, or can provide the information from the orientation and movement sensors to a user interface that can generate the appropriate scrolling or UDLR commands for use by the content delivery system.

METADATA BROKERING SERVER AND METHODS

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for supplying rich multimedia metadata usable to generate, e.g., sophisticated entertainment user interfaces in the home. These methods and systems can be implemented as a server-based software application that feeds multiple, diverse clients. The server functionality could be distributed, even co-located physically with one or more clients, or centralized. The server aggregates, filters, validates, augments and links metadata from disparate sources. The server transforms the metadata into a more manageable and extensible internal format. The server communicates with client devices using a schema-independent protocol, providing metadata in the appropriate format that suites the clients needs. 120-. (canceled)21. A system useful in a communications provider offering commercial opportunities , the system comprising: (i) wherein each of the metadata pages includes metadata from at least one of a plurality of metadata suppliers;', '(ii) wherein each of the metadata pages is used to generate and display at least one active link associated with a commerce object associated with a buying opportunity of a selected one of a plurality of merchants;', '(iii) wherein the selected merchant, the communications provider, and the metadata supplier are each third parties with respect to one other;, '(a) computer device containing data, for each of a plurality of metadata pages, defining a plurality of visually perceptible elements, which visually perceptible elements correspond to the plurality of metadata pages;'} (i) receive from a client device of a user a signal indicating activation of one of the links displayed by one of the metadata pages;', '(ii) automatically identify as a source of the supplied metadata on which the link has been activated;', '(iii) in response to identification of the source of the supplied metadata, automatically retrieve data;', '(iv) using the retrieved data, automatically ...

METADATA BROKERING SERVER AND METHODS

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for supplying rich multimedia metadata usable to generate, e.g., sophisticated entertainment user interfaces in the home. These methods and systems can be implemented as a server-based software application that feeds multiple, diverse clients. The server functionality could be distributed, even co-located physically with one or more clients, or centralized. The server aggregates, filters, validates, augments and links metadata from disparate sources. The server transforms the metadata into a more manageable and extensible internal format. The server communicates with client devices using a schema-independent protocol, providing metadata in the appropriate format that suites the clients needs. 1. A method for processing metadata information comprising the steps of:capturing said metadata information from a plurality of different media sources;processing said captured metadata to generate processed metadata; anddistributing the processed metadata to a plurality of different client devices, wherein processing said received metadata comprises validating said captured metadata by marking questionable metadata fields and missing information in metadata fields for human operator intervention and resolution.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step of capturing said metadata information further comprises the steps of:evaluating said metadata for relevancy and accuracy to generate filtered metadata; andselectively storing said metadata in a database based upon a result of said evaluating step.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step of capturing said metadata further comprises the step of:capturing only a limited subset of the metadata used to create a desired client interface from any given media source in the plurality of media sources.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said step of distributing said processed metadata further comprises the step of:distributing a first set of processed ...

3D POINTING DEVICES AND METHODS

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a handheld device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, which uses at least one sensor to detect motion of the handheld device. The detected motion can then be mapped into a desired output, e.g., cursor movement. 1. A method for controlling a system comprising the steps of:detecting movement associated with a device;determining if said movement indicates that said device is currently being held by a user; andcontrolling said system based on a result of said determining step.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:identifying said user based upon a tremor pattern associated with said movement.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of:selectively turning said system on based upon said step of identifying.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:turning said system on if said device is currently being held by a user.5. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of:restricting access to said system based upon an identity of said user.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said system is a media system and said step of restricting access further comprises the step of:selectively permitting said user to access a media item based upon said identity.7. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of:determining an identity of said user by comparing said tremor pattern with a plurality of stored tremor patterns.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein said tremor pattern and said plurality of stored tremor patterns are in the frequency domain.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein said tremor pattern and said plurality of stored tremor patterns are in the time domain.10. The method of claim 7 , wherein if a match does not occur between said tremor pattern and said plurality of stored tremor patterns claim 7 , then said tremor pattern is stored.{'b': '11', 'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00007', 'claim 7'}, 'e. The method of , wherein if ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TOUCH SCREENS ASSOCIATED WITH A DISPLAY

Systems and methods for using a touch screen are provided herein. In some exemplary embodiments, the touch screen is used as a backup remote to a display and can be used as a 3D pointing device. The touch screen can be an overlay on display surface to control the display. Alternatively, the touch screen can be retractable and ejectable from the display housing. In addition, the touch screen can be wearable. Further, the touch screen can function to control one or more devices, e.g., television, set-top box, DVR, gaming consoles. 1. A display system comprising:a display surface configured to display media content;a housing configured to support the display surface; anda touch screen configured to perform functions associated with a handheld remote control device configured to control the display, wherein the touch screen is further configured to be a backup to the handheld remote control device and wherein the touch screen operates as a replacement to the handheld remote control device and/or a supplement to the handheld remote control device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the touch screen is configured to operate as a three dimensional (3D) pointing device.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein when the touch screen operates as the 3D pointing device claim 2 , a user can point to a portion of the display surface and tap the touch screen to select a desired item or function.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the touch screen is backlit to display a numeric keypad display claim 1 , an enter button claim 1 , a last button claim 1 , and a scroll bar for controlling volume.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the touch screen receives user input on a surface of the touch screen to move a corresponding cursor on the display surface.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the touch screen is a separate device and is activated by tapping a surface of the touch screen.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the touch screen is an overlay on a portion of the display surface.8. The system ...

METHOD OF REAL-TIME INCREMENTAL ZOOMING

A method for navigating a pointer on a graphical user interface (GUI) includes the steps of: scrolling an input device to locate the pointer corresponding to the input device on a point of interest within the GUI, depressing an actuating button associated with the input device on the point of interest, obtaining a detailed view of the point of interest while centering the point of interest on the GUI and maintaining a position of the pointer on the point of interest. 1. A computer readable medium containing executable instructions which , when executed in a processing system , cause the system to perform a method comprising:moving a cursor from a first display point on a user interface to a second display point on said user interface;receiving a selection input associated with said second display point;providing a detailed view of the second display point and centering the user interface around the second display point; andmaintaining a position of the cursor on the second display point.2. The computer readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the detailed view of the point of interest is obtained while zooming in on the second display point and simultaneously panning over the user interface.3. The computer readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the detailed view is obtained in a series of intermediate zooming levels.4. The computer readable medium of claim 3 , wherein the cursor position is maintained over the second display point at each zooming level.5. The computer readable medium of claim 3 , wherein the number of zooming levels is at least two.6. The computer readable medium of claim 1 , further comprising:computing a linear distance between the center of the user interface and the second display point;drawing a virtual line representing the linear distance; andanimating a movement of the cursor along the virtual line in a series of intermediate zooming levels.7. The computer readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the user interface corresponds to a location ...

3d pointing devices

A remote control device, e.g., a 3D pointing device, has a ring-shaped or arcuate-shaped housing and at least one sensor mounted within the housing for sensing movement of said remote control device. The housing is adapted to promote a user's arm, hand and wrist to be substantially in a neutral position when the user is holding the remote control device.

Methods and systems for a secure media computing environment

Method of real-time incremental zooming

A method for navigating a pointer on a graphical user interface (GUI) includes the steps of: scrolling an input device to locate the pointer corresponding to the input device on a point of interest within the GUI (410), depressing an actuating button associated with the input device on the point of interest (420), obtaining a detailed view of the point of interest while centering the point of interest on the GUI (430) and maintaining a position of the pointer on the point of interest (440).

Methods and devices for identifying users based on tremor

Metadata brokering server and methods

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for supplying rich multimedia metadata usable to generate, e.g., sophisticated entertainment user interfaces in the home. These methods and systems can be implemented as a server-based software application that feeds multiple, diverse clients. The server functionality could be distributed, even co-located physically with one or more clients, or centralized. The server aggregates, filters, validates, augments and links metadata from disparate sources. The server transforms the metadata into a more manageable and extensible internal format. The server communicates with client devices using a schema-independent protocol, providing metadata in the appropriate format that suites the clients needs.

Advanced personal video recorder programming

Method for generating either a scroll command or an up-down-left-right command and three dimensional pointing device

Advanced personal video recorder programming

Methods and systems in which Personal Video Recorders, Video On-Demand systems, Internet media visual data providers are employed to deliver visual content to gain specialized programming slots are described. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide ways to use these visual content suppliers (100) to produce screen space (111) that can be used for advertisement, still pictures, interactive games, slide shows, telephony functions or other images (115) while the Personal Video Recorder (or like device) is in a state other than 'play.' The present invention may be used in conjunction with, for example, televisions, computers, cellular phones and other visual media systems.

Advanced personal video recorder programming

Methods and systems in which Personal Video Recorders, Video On-Demand systems, Internet media visual data providers are employed to deliver visual content to gain specialized programming slots are described. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide ways to use these visual content suppliers (100) to produce screen space (111) that can be used for advertisement, still pictures, interactive games, slide shows, telephony functions or other images (115) while the Personal Video Recorder (or like device) is in a state other than 'play.' The present invention may be used in conjunction with, for example, televisions, computers, cellular phones and other visual media systems.

Signal processing system and hybrid switching

A transcoder converts data between a telephony data format and a packet data format. The transcoder comprises: a digital logic telephony data engine receiving telephony data for the transcoder and transmitting telephony data for the transcoder, the digital logic telephony data engine comprising a frame accumulation buffer; a digital logic packet engine receiving packet data for the transcoder and transmitting packet data for the transcoder; a digital signal processing complex coupled to the digital logic telephony data engine and the digital logic packet engine, the digital signal processing complex comprising an array of digital signal processors; and a host processor coupled to the digital logic telephony data engine and the digital logic packet engine, wherein the digital logic telephony data engine, the digital logic packet engine, and the digital signal processing complex perform media channel processing, wherein the host processor performs control channel processing. A switch switches time division multiplexed (TDM) data and packet data from input ports to output ports. The switch comprises: a plurality of input ports receiving data, wherein each data comprises either TDM data or packet data; a plurality of output ports transmitting switched data; and a shared memory coupling the input ports to the output ports. The shared memory sequentially receives the data from the input ports, and switches a sequentially received data from a respective input port to a respective output port. Switching of packet data by the shared memory has no latency or jitter effect on switching of TDM data by the shared memory.

Signal processing system and hybrid switching

A transcoder converts data between a telephony data format and a packet data format. The transcoder comprises: a digital logic telephony data engine receiving telephony data for the transcoder and transmitting telephony data for the transcoder, the digital logic telephony data engine comprising a frame accumulation buffer; a digital logic packet engine receiving packet data for the transcoder and transmitting packet data for the transcoder; a digital signal processing complex coupled to the digital logic telephony data engine and the digital logic packet engine, the digital signal processing complex comprising an array of digital signal processors; and a host processor coupled to the digital logic telephony data engine and the digital logic packet engine, wherein the digital logic telephony data engine, the digital logic packet engine, and the digital signal processing complex perform media channel processing, wherein the host processor performs control channel processing. A switch switches time division multiplexed (TDM) data and packet data from input ports to output ports. The switch comprises: a plurality of input ports receiving data, wherein each data comprises either TDM data or packet data; a plurality of output ports transmitting switched data; and a shared memory coupling the input ports to the output ports. The shared memory sequentially receives the data from the input ports, and switches a sequentially received data from a respective input port to a respective output port. Switching of packet data by the shared memory has no latency or jitter effect on switching of TDM data by the shared memory.

Signal processing system and hybrid switching

A transcoder converts data between a telephony data format and a packet data format. The transcoder comprises: a digital logic telephony data engine receiving telephony data for the transcoder and transmitting telephony data for the transcoder, the digital logic telephony data engine comprising a frame accumulation buffer; a digital logic packet engine receiving packet data for the transcoder and transmitting packet data for the transcoder; a digital signal processing complex coupled to the digital logic telephony data engine and the digital logic packet engine, the digital signal processing complex comprising an array of digital signal processors; and a host processor coupled to the digital logic telephony data engine and the digital logic packet engine, wherein the digital logic telephony data engine, the digital logic packet engine, and the digital signal processing complex perform media channel processing, wherein the host processor performs control channel processing. A switch switches time division multiplexed (TDM) data and packet data from input ports to output ports. The switch comprises: a plurality of input ports receiving data, wherein each data comprises either TDM data or packet data; a plurality of output ports transmitting switched data; and a shared memory coupling the input ports to the output ports. The shared memory sequentially receives the data from the input ports, and switches a sequentially received data from a respective input port to a respective output port. Switching of packet data by the shared memory has no latency or jitter effect on switching of TDM data by the shared memory.

User interface devices and methods employing accelerometers

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a free space pointing device (400) and methods for free space pointing which provide accurate translation of movement of the free space pointing device (400) into user interface commands, e.g., cursor movement. Accordingly, to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a free space pointing device (400) includes a plurality of accelerometers (502, 504, 506).

User interface devices and methods employing accelerometers

Systems and methods according to the present invention address these needs and others by providing a free space pointing device (400) and methods for free space pointing which provide accurate translation of movement of the free space pointing device (400) into user interface commands, e.g., cursor movement. Accordingly, to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a free space pointing device (400) includes a plurality of accelerometers (502, 504, 506).

Free space pointing devices and methods

Distributed software construction for user interfaces

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide software constructs (bricks) usable to create zoomable user interfaces. Bricks provide for parameterized variation of graphical displays, are reusuable and cascade across different scenes in the user interface.

3D pointing device with up-down-left-right mode switching and integrated swipe detector

A 3D pointing device for use with a content delivery system is provided. The pointing device can operate in one of at least one of two modes: a first 3D or scrolling mode, and a second non-3D mode that can also be referred to as an up-down-left-right (UDLR) mode. The pointing device can include one or more directional sensors, to provide orientation and movement information. For either of the at least two modes, an optical finger navigation module is provided that can detect movement of a user's finger or object across its screen, and provides a predetermined threshold that must be exceeded before movement information is generated from the OFN module. The pointing device can generate scroll and UDLR commands based on the information from the orientation and movement sensors, as well as the OFN module, or can provide the information from the orientation and movement sensors to a user interface that can generate the appropriate scrolling or UDLR commands for use by the content delivery system.