Abstract: A method is disclosed for synchronizing operating modes across a plurality of peripheral devices. The method includes each of the plurality of peripheral devices transmitting requests to change a rate of power consumption in response to a set of criteria for each peripheral device. A host computing device determines if one or more peripheral devices should change power modes and transmits corresponding commands to synchronize the plurality of peripheral devices into a single operating mode. Each peripheral device may have a unique power mode for a given operating mode and each peripheral device includes one or more common features, such as a lighting display, that is synchronized across all peripheral devices for a given operating mode.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for synchronizing operating modes across a plurality of peripheral devices. The method includes each of the plurality of peripheral devices transmitting requests to change a rate of power consumption in response to a set of criteria for each peripheral device. A host computing device determines if one or more peripheral devices should change power modes and transmits corresponding commands to synchronize the plurality of peripheral devices into a single operating mode. Each peripheral device may have a unique power mode for a given operating mode and each peripheral device includes one or more common features, such as a lighting display, that is synchronized across all peripheral devices for a given operating mode.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for synchronizing operating modes across a plurality of peripheral devices. The method includes each of the plurality of peripheral devices transmitting requests to change a rate of power consumption in response to a set of criteria for each peripheral device. A host computing device determines if one or more peripheral devices should change power modes and transmits corresponding commands to synchronize the plurality of peripheral devices into a single operating mode. Each peripheral device may have a unique power mode for a given operating mode and each peripheral device includes one or more common features, such as a lighting display, that is synchronized across all peripheral devices for a given operating mode.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for synchronizing operating modes across a plurality of peripheral devices. The method includes each of the plurality of peripheral devices transmitting requests to change a rate of power consumption in response to a set of criteria for each peripheral device. A host computing device determines if one or more peripheral devices should change power modes and transmits corresponding commands to synchronize the plurality of peripheral devices into a single operating mode. Each peripheral device may have a unique power mode for a given operating mode and each peripheral device includes one or more common features, such as a lighting display, that is synchronized across all peripheral devices for a given operating mode.

Abstract: In embodiments, a method and system is provided for streaming lighting effect data wirelessly to a peripheral input device in lighting effect arrays. A current lighting effect array is compared to a previous lighting effect array, and compression is applied to one or more zones of light emitters in the lighting effect array.

Abstract: In embodiments, a method and system is provided for streaming lighting effect data wirelessly to a peripheral input device in lighting effect arrays. A current lighting effect array is compared to a previous lighting effect array, and compression is applied to one or more zones of light emitters in the lighting effect array.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to input devices configured for use with computing devices. The present invention relates to input devices configured with a plurality of sensors configured to determine the displacement and position of the input device. Tracking of the input device may be switched from an optical sensor to an inertial sensor based on the speed of movement of the input device or based on the input device detecting that loss of tracking has occurred. In some embodiments, a gyroscope may be configured to modify data from the inertial sensor module to correct for fictitious accelerations generated when the input device is rotated.

Abstract: A wireless control device includes a control circuit coupled to the control device, the control device having six sides and a plurality of modes of operation. Each of the plurality of modes of operation are selected by the control circuit based on the orientation of the control device as determined by an accelerometer. A first mode of operation is selected when a first side of the control device is oriented in a predetermined direction. The first mode of operation is configured to provide cursor control, a scroll function, and a side scroll function on a visual display. A second mode of operation is selected when a second side of the control device is oriented in the predetermined direction. The second mode of operation is configured to control pan and zoom functions, or control navigation and selection of media files on the visual display.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is an apparatus and method for improved cursor control in a device which can operate both on a work surface and in air. Cursor resolution is reduced as the user engages with the device for clicking, leading to more precise movement closer to the target, as well as reduced parasitic and other unintentional motion of the cursor during clicking. Moreover, one aspect of the present invention is an apparatus and method for improved battery life in an in-air pointing device. In another aspect, the present invention is a method a system for improved user interface interaction, for UI controls such as sliders, pop-up boxes, menus, lists and button groups.

Abstract: Cursor resolution of a device is based upon a user's gripping (or squeezing) of the device in one embodiment, in accordance with a user's natural usage patterns. In one aspect, a device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention offers multiple modes of operation depending on its orientation (e.g., which side of the device is facing upward). A device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention can be used as a mouse, a presentation device, a keyboard for text entry, and so on. In one aspect of the present invention, circular gesture based controls are implemented, specifically for repetitive type functions.