Abstract: A cloud compute engine applies geo-location information received from a mobile computing device to identify, within a database of geo-location markers, a bundle of geo-location markers corresponding to points of potential user interest within a prescribed proximity to the mobile device, transmitting the geo-location markers to the mobile device to be rendered in real time, on a display of the mobile device, as mixed-reality “beacons” overlaid on an image of an objective scene and anchored to geo-positioning coordinates of places/objects within the objective scene.

Abstract: A touch controller is disclosed. The touch controller can comprise sense circuitry configured to sense an object at a touch sensor panel, and a touch processor. The touch processor can be capable of, when the object is a first distance from the touch sensor panel, determining a predicted touch location associated with the object on the touch sensor panel based on at least a trajectory of the object towards the touch sensor panel, and when the object is a second distance from the touch sensor panel, less than the first distance, determining an identified touch location associated with the object on the touch sensor panel based on at least the predicted touch location.

Abstract: System and methods for a hands free mouse include a motion sensor in communication with a standard computer such that the computer receives pointer control signals from the motion sensor. The motion sensor tracks an infrared target that is attached to an instrument or a body part of a user. Therefore allowing a user to continue their task and use either their body or an instrument being used to move a pointer on a computer screen. The movement of the pointer, on the screen, correlates with the position of the pointer in space. Based on a predefined action of the infrared target by the user a click event occurs.

Abstract: Software and graphical user interfaces for controlling a personal computer system using one or more switches, or alternative pointing devices. When a highlight or a cursor is over a desired display item, a fill indicator is displayed. The fill indicator provides a visual indication of how long the highlight or cursor are colocated with the item. A selection of the item is made by either the user activating a switch(es) or a fill indicator reaching a limit.

Abstract: The disclosed System enables word-level text entry on a small displayed keyboard by tracing an input path that begins on or near the key of the first letter, passes through or near the key of each letter in sequence, and terminates in the vicinity of the key of the last letter. The input path is processed by scoring it against words in a database that includes an indication of relative frequency. A correctly spelled word is output even when the input path corresponds to an incorrect spelling of a word. Words are ranked according to a score calculated from the weighted distances from each associated key to determined input path points, further weighted by the frequency of use and by other characteristics of the input path. Alternate word choices are presented to the user in a manner to minimize distraction. Efficient editing mechanisms and other enhancements are included.

Abstract: A hardware interface device controlled by assistive technology software residing on a computer. The hardware interface device posts and intercepts external keyboard and mouse events. The hardware interface device sends the keyboard and mouse commands into the computer from the hardware interface device in a manner such that the keyboard and mouse commands received by the computer are indistinguishable by the operating system from those received from standard mouse and keyboard hardware.

Abstract: A method and system of the present invention are distinguished by the fact that graphical elements can be displayed to a communication partner to enhance communication beyond words and synthesized speech. Extensive research in the field of augmentative communications has focused on using graphical elements, such as pictures and icons, to help a non-vocal user encode a message quicker than typing it letter-by-letter. But in spite of the well-known axiom “a picture's worth a thousand words”, none of these techniques have thought to use pictures, animations, video, or other graphical elements to output the message as well. The present invention corrects this oversight by providing two touch-sensitive, graphical, dynamic displays: one for the operator and one for the interlocutor (communication partner).