Abstract: A computing device that includes a programmatically controlled front light. The front light cast light onto a display surface and/or other region of the computing device, for purpose of providing illumination and/or lighting effect.

Abstract: The disclosure recites a system and method for managing relationships among records in a database of services provided by health professionals and users. The method comprises: creating and maintaining a first set of records in the database for a user, the first set of records including fields for a name, contact information and a goal; creating and maintaining a second set of records in the database for health professional records in the second set including fields for a name, programs and activities; analyzing the database to identify a set of health professional records in the second set of records that match the goal in the first set; generating and sending a set of programs offered by the set of health professionals to an account associated with the user; and track progression of a selected program in a network, such as a social network.

Abstract: A computing device that includes a programmatically controlled front light. The front light cast light onto a display surface and/or other region of the computing device, for purpose of providing illumination and/or lighting effect.

Abstract: Usage of a computing device is monitored when the computing device is in an active state. A content screen is stored corresponding to a digital content item that is in use when the computing device is in the active state. In response to the computing device being placed in an inactive state, the content screen is displayed on a display of the computing device.

Abstract: A computing device includes a housing and a display assembly having a screen. The housing at least partially circumvents the screen so that the screen is viewable. A first touch sensor is provided with a first portion of the housing. For example, the first touch sensor may be provided on a sidewall, a front surface, or a back surface of the housing. A processor is provided within the housing to detect a first user interaction and a second user interaction with the first touch sensor. The first user interaction corresponds with a user making contact with the first touch sensor, and the second user interaction corresponds with the user releasing contact with the first touch sensor. The processor further executes a first set of instructions in response to detecting the second user interaction.

Abstract: A computing device includes a housing and a display assembly having a screen. The housing at least partially circumvents the screen so that the screen is viewable. A first touch sensor is provided with a first portion of the housing. For example, the first touch sensor may be provided on a sidewall, a front surface, or a back surface of the housing. A processor is provided within the housing to detect a first user interaction and a second user interaction with the first touch sensor. The first user interaction corresponds with a user making contact with the first touch sensor, and the second user interaction corresponds with the user releasing contact with the first touch sensor. The processor further executes a first set of instructions in response to detecting the second user interaction.

Abstract: A computing device that includes a programmatically controlled front light. The front light cast light onto a display surface and/or other region of the computing device, for purpose of providing illumination and/or lighting effect.

Abstract: A computing device that includes a programmatically controlled front light. The front light cast light onto a display surface and/or other region of the computing device, for purpose of providing illumination and/or lighting effect.

Abstract: A computing device includes a housing, a display assembly having a screen, and a touch sensor provided with a portion of the housing. The processor operates to display at least a portion an initial page state for an e-book. The processor interprets one or more user actions of a first type as a page turn, and then responds to the first type of user action by transitioning from displaying at least the initial page state to displaying another page state as determined by a value of the page turn. The processor also interprets user action of a second type as a placeholder. In response to interpreting the user action of the second type as the placeholder, the processor determines a given page state that coincides with the placeholder, and automatically return to displaying the given page state upon completion of an event or condition.

Abstract: A computing device that can interpret touch input provided on a housing of the computing device in order to draw or otherwise provide one content panel relative to another content panel.

Abstract: A method and system for utilizing a non-screen capacitive touch surface for bookmarking an electronic personal display is disclosed. One example provides a capacitive touch sensing surface on at least two non-planar portions of a housing of the electronic personal display. The capacitive touch sensing surface is monitored for a pinch and slide type contact from at least two non-planar points. In so doing, when the pinch and slide type contact is detected a bookmarking operation on the electronic personal display is performed.

Abstract: A method and system for utilizing a multi-part gesture for operating an electronic personal display is disclosed. One example couples at least one gesture recognitions sensor with the electronic personal display. A multi-part gesture is recognized at the at least one gesture recognition sensor. The multi-part gesture includes a first gesture part invoking a pre-defined set of digital reading operations to be performed on a digital content item rendered on the electronic personal display and at least a second gesture part invoking a specific digital reading operation from the pre-defined set of digital reading operations. Once determined, the specific digital reading operation is performed on the electronic personal display.

Abstract: A computing device detects a tap sequence that is provided by a user as input on a housing of the computing device. The tap sequence includes multiple taps, and each tap in the sequence corresponding to an object of the user (e.g., finger or stylus) impacting the housing. From the tap sequence, the computing device determines one or more characteristics of the tap sequence. The computing device selects a command based at least in part on the number of taps in the sequence, and the computing device performs an operation based on the command.

Abstract: A method and system for utilizing an image for facilitating an eBook transaction is disclosed. One example captures a digital image of a portion of a book with a digital camera of an electronic personal display. The electronic personal display determines a unique identification of the book from the digital image. The electronic personal display outputs an offer to sell an eBook version of the book. The electronic personal display inputs an acceptance to purchase the eBook and provides the eBook in an e-library.

Abstract: Examples described herein include a computing device that enables users to provide input to affect a particular manner in which a particular font is displayed. In particular, the user input can after a line weight and/or sharpness of a selected font.

Abstract: A method and system for utilizing 3D gesture recognition for operating an electronic personal display is disclosed. One example receives a contact from a capacitive touch sensing surface on at least a portion of the electronic personal display. In addition, airspace in range of the 3D motion sensor coupled with the electronic personal display is monitored for a motion associated with the contact. The contact and motion are correlated with a predefined gesture denoting a digital reading operation to be performed on a digital content item rendered on the electronic personal display and the digital reading operation is performed on the electronic personal display.

Abstract: A method and system for utilizing a non-screen capacitive touch surface for bookmarking an electronic personal display is disclosed. One example provides a capacitive touch sensing surface on at least two non-planar portions of a housing of the electronic personal display. The capacitive touch sensing surface is monitored for a pinch and slide type contact from at least two non-planar points. In so doing, when the pinch and slide type contact is detected a bookmarking operation on the electronic personal display is performed.

Abstract: Usage of a computing device is monitored when the computing device is in an active state. A content screen is stored corresponding to a digital content item that is in use when the computing device is in the active state. In response to the computing device being placed in an inactive state, the content screen is displayed on a display of the computing device.

Abstract: A method and system for utilizing a capacitive touch surface for powering-up an electronic personal display is disclosed. One example provides a capacitive touch sensing surface on a housing of the electronic personal display. The capacitive touch sensing surface is continuously monitored. In so doing, when at least one touch is detected by the capacitive touch sensing surface, the electronic personal display is powered up.

Abstract: A method and system for utilizing a non-screen capacitive touch surface for operating an electronic personal display is disclosed. One example provides a capacitive touch sensing surface on at least a portion of a housing of the electronic personal display. The capacitive touch sensing surface is monitored for a contact. In so doing, when the contact is detected an operation on the electronic personal display is performed, where the operation being performed is dependent upon the type of contact detected.