Patents Issued in September 21, 2017
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Publication number: 20170269671Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device that may perform a procedure for activating a display simultaneously with a procedure for activating other components of the electronic device among procedures for driving the display, allowing for quick activation of the display after the display is released from the power saving mode. Methods utilizing the electronic device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Jin-Young JEON
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Publication number: 20170269672Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and apparatus for a zero voltage processor sleep state. A processor may include a dedicated cache memory. A voltage regulator may be coupled to the processor to provide an operating voltage to the processor. During a transition to a zero voltage power management state for the processor, the operational voltage applied to the processor by the voltage regulator may be reduced to approximately zero and the state variables associated with the processor may be saved to the dedicated cache memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Sanjeev Jahagirdar, Varghese George, John B. Conrad, Robert Milstrey, Stephen A. Fischer, Alon Naveh, Shai Rotem
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Publication number: 20170269673Abstract: Embodiments of a system that reduces power consumption by power-gating media decoders are described. During operation of the system, a decoder circuit receives encoded audio data and outputs corresponding decoded audio data to a memory, which is electrically coupled to the decoder circuit. Moreover, control logic, which is electrically coupled to the memory and the decoder circuit, provides commands to the memory and the decoder circuit that selectively disable at least a portion of the memory based on an amount of decoded audio data in the memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Aram Lindahl, Anthony J. Guetta
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Publication number: 20170269674Abstract: A temperature difference between a first thermal sensor and a second thermal sensor on a first die is determined. The temperature difference is transmitted from the first die to a circuit on a second die. A temperature from a thermal sensor on the second die is determined. The temperature difference and the temperature from the thermal sensor are utilized on the second die to modify operational characteristics of one or more circuits on the second die.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Kenneth D. SHOEMAKER
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Publication number: 20170269675Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for adaptively modifying latency times governing entry of a PCIe interface into low power states are described. A method performed by a controller of a PCIe interface includes determining that a burst of data is being transmitted on a PCIe link, configuring a timer to signal when an entry latency period has elapsed after determining that a PCIe link has entered an idle state, causing one or more circuits of the PCIe interface to enter a low-power state when the timer signals that the entry latency period has elapsed before the PCIe link becomes active, and increasing the entry latency period when a number of entries of the PCIe interface to the low-power state that occurs during transmission of the burst of data exceeds a threshold maximum number.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Neven Klacar, Muralidhar Krishnamoorthy, Hariharan Sukumar
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Publication number: 20170269676Abstract: A board-level assembly that is useful to expand functions of a valve positioner on a valve assembly. The board-level assembly can incorporate a main circuit board and a peripheral “smart” circuit board. The main circuit board may be configured to communicate with the smart circuit board, find a storage memory on the second circuit board, retrieve data from the storage memory, and use the data to configure functions on the first circuit board. In one implementation, the smart circuit board can release and engage the main circuit board. This configuration can allow different configurations of the smart circuit board to swap into the board-level assembly, each of the different configurations providing data the main circuit board can exploit to change the functions of the valve positioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Robert Steven Belmarsh, Jagadish Gattu, Yanli Liu, Lei Lu, Anatoly Podpaly, Justin Scott Shriver
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Publication number: 20170269677Abstract: A portable electronic device and method that functions as a user interface to notify and monitor, in particular, and to interact, in general, with the user with regard to events generated depending on an application that may or may not use different external services coming from the application and/or the host system and the coupling and decoupling method of the electronic device of the invention allowing its use in multiple situations. The electronic device may consist of a cover containing one or more data microprocessors, one or more wireless communication modules, one or more color displays, one or more general-purpose sensing components, one or more voltage regulators, one or more voltage boosters, one or more electric batteries, one or more battery charge management circuits, one or more battery sensors, one or more amplifier circuits for one or more actuators, one or more oscillators and connection circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Digital Experiences S.A.P.I. DE C.V.Inventor: Jesus Ricardo Arriaga Fuentes
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Publication number: 20170269678Abstract: An information processing device includes: a memory configured to store a power measuring program; and a processor configured to execute the power measuring program, wherein the processor, based on the power measuring program, identifying an event to be used for sampling of an amount of power consumption by using a power consumption model based on the event occurring in the processor; and calculating a sampling interval of an identified event based on an electric energy sampling interval as a sampling interval of the amount of power consumption and the power consumption model.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Miyuki Matsuo, Kohta Nakashima
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Publication number: 20170269679Abstract: In some examples, a power adapter includes a voltage regulator, first and second resistors, a switch to alternately connect the first and second resistors to a signal node coupled to a load circuit external of the power adapter, and a voltage controller to control the switch to set a first mode of operation, and responsive to the switch setting the first mode of operation, determine a power requirement of the load circuit, and control the voltage regulator to provide a supply voltage to a power node in accordance with the power requirement of the load circuit, and control the switch to set the second mode of operation that causes the load circuit to determine a power rating of the power adapter and to operate a load of the load circuit according to the power rating of the power adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Lee Warren Atkinson
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Publication number: 20170269680Abstract: An apparatus for natural torso tracking and feedback for electronic interaction, comprising a plurality of tethers each comprising a line with one end affixed to an attachment point at a fixed location distal from the body of a human user and with the other end being affixed to an attachment point proximal to the body of a human user, the proximal attachment point being configured to be worn or otherwise attached to a user's person or clothing, and at least a portion of the distal attachment points comprising a sensor configured to measure strain of an affixed tether.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Coleman Fung
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Publication number: 20170269681Abstract: An interaction test system provides a first virtual reality layer associated with a first test environment to a first test object and a second virtual reality layer associated with a second test environment to a second test object, such that a mixed reality perceived by the first and second test objects correspond. The system derives first object data including status information and/or actions of the first test object, provides first object behavior data to the second virtual reality layer such that status information and/or actions of the first object are included in the mixed reality perceived by the second object, derives second object data including status information and/or actions of the second test object, and provides second object behavior data to the first virtual reality layer such that status information and/or actions of the second object are included in the mixed reality perceived by the first object.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: VOLVO CAR CORPORATIONInventor: Patrik ANDERSSON
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Publication number: 20170269682Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus that controls display of a virtual object displayed in an extended work space in which a real object and the virtual object are operable, the information processing apparatus including an operation deciding unit configured to decide an operation process to the virtual object displayed in the extended work space on the basis of a result of analysis of input information to the extended work space, the analysis being based on position information of an information terminal detected in the extended work space and display control trigger information for changing display of the virtual object, and a display control unit configured to execute a display control process of the virtual object on the basis of the decided operation process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Osamu SHIGETA, Shunichi KASAHARA
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Publication number: 20170269683Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving a request from a user for a first product via a terminal installed on a place, allocating identification information to the user, tracking a user movement of the user during a time period between when the request is received and when the first product is provided to the user, identifying a second product that interests the user based on the tracked user movement, a plurality of product including the second product being presented to the user during the time period, associating the second product that interest the user with the identification information, and controlling a display device to display information regarding the second product, the display device being allocated to the identification information of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Takafumi SEGAWA, Takeyoshi AOYAMA, SUSUMU FUJIWARA, Yukinobu FUJII
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Publication number: 20170269684Abstract: A vehicle display device includes a display and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to detect an object and display at least one of a first virtual image in a first display mode and a second virtual image in a second display mode. The first virtual image and the second virtual image correspond to the detected object. The second display mode has a higher recognition possibility of a driver for presence of the object than the first display mode. The electronic control unit is configured to calculate a first region and a second region. In the first region, it is easier for the driver to acquire information than in the second region. The electronic control unit is configured to display the second virtual image in the second region, and the first virtual image in the first region according to a detection position of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Rie MURAI
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Publication number: 20170269685Abstract: A method, system, computer readable media and cloud systems are provided for generating views of a virtual reality environment for a spectator. One example method includes generating a virtual reality environment to be rendered for a head mounted display (HMD) of an HMD player. The HMD player is provided with an HMD view that is controlled by movement of the HMD by the HMD player. Then, providing a spectator view into the virtual reality environment. The spectator view is associated with a viewing spot directed into the virtual reality environment. The viewing spot is decoupled from the HMD view. In some examples, multiple viewing spots are pre-authored and the spectator is provided with different ones of the viewing spots as the HMD players move around the virtual reality environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Richard Marks, Steven Osman
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Publication number: 20170269686Abstract: A haptic output device includes a substrate, an array of electrodes disposed on the substrate, and a layer of dielectric material disposed on the array of electrodes. The layer of dielectric material has an exposed outer surface comprising a micro-patterned texture configured to increase adhesion between the exposed outer surface and a contact surface in contact with the exposed outer surface. The haptic output device includes a controller configured to direct a voltage potential across the array of electrodes to generate an electrostatic adhesive force between the exposed outer surface and the contact surface as a haptic effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Vahid KHOSHKAVA, Juan Manuel CRUZ-HERNANDEZ
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Publication number: 20170269687Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to provide haptic feedback for computing devices are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes presenting a menu having a plurality of menu items, receiving data representative of navigation of the menu items using a touch input device, processing the data to determine when menu items is navigated, and as the menu items are navigated, providing haptic feedbacks via the touch input device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Shahid HUSSAIN, Katie Leah ROBERTS-HOFFMAN
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Publication number: 20170269688Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include methods, computer software program products, and systems for providing haptic feedback regarding software-initiated changes to user-entered text input. Given by way of illustration and not of limitation, in an illustrative method a first signal indicative of an autochange to user-entered text is received from an autocorrect module. The autochange is compared to a set of autochange attributes. A second signal is generated by a haptic feedback module responsive to comparing the autochange to a set of autochange attributes. The second signal is provided to a haptic feedback device, and haptic feedback is generated with the haptic feedback device responsive to the second signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: ALISTAIR K. CHAN, JESSE R. CHEATHAM, III, RUSSELL J. HANNIGAN, RODERICK A. HYDE, MURIEL Y. ISHIKAWA, 3RIC JOHANSON, JORDIN T. KARE, TONY S. PAN, CLARENCE T. TEGREENE, CHARLES WHITMER, LOWELL L. WOOD, JR., VICTORIA Y.H. WOOD
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Publication number: 20170269689Abstract: One illustrative computing device disclosed herein includes a sensor configured to detect a user interaction with a physical object and transmit a sensor signal associated with the user interaction. The illustrative computing device also includes a processor in communication with the sensor, the processor configured to: receive the sensor signal; determine a characteristic of the physical object based on the sensor signal; determine a haptic effect associated with the characteristic; and transmit a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect. The illustrative computing device further includes a haptic output device in communication with the processor, the haptic output device configured to receive the haptic signal and output the haptic effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Vincent Levesque, Wei Zhu, Eric Gervais, Fengtian An, Eric Lajeunesse, Johnny Maalouf
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Publication number: 20170269690Abstract: One illustrative system disclosed herein includes a processor configured to determine an electrostatic force (ESF)-based haptic effect and transmit a haptic signal associated with the ESF-based haptic effect. The illustrative system also includes an ESF controller in communication with the processor, the ESF controller configured to receive the haptic signal, determine an ESF signal based at least in part on the haptic signal, and transmit the ESF signal. The illustrative system further includes a surface configured to contact a user, and an ESF device coupled to the surface and in communication with the ESF controller, the ESF device configured to receive the ESF signal and output the ESF-based haptic effect on the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Juan Manuel Cruz-hernandez, Ali Modarres, Christopher Ullrich
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Publication number: 20170269691Abstract: The invention relates to a device configured to determine and/or render information representative of roughness of a first surface of an object, the device comprising means for measuring a first pressure applied by at least a part of a hand on said device, sticky means configured to be in contact with the first surface and means for measuring a speed of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Thomson LicensingInventors: Julien FLEUREAU, Olivier DUMAS, Fabien DANIEAU, Philippe GUILLOTEL
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Publication number: 20170269692Abstract: A method for generating haptic sensations from a haptic interface including: a rotatable button; an element for interacting with a fluid with a viscosity that varies as a function of an exterior stimulus, the element for interacting with the fluid moving with the button; a fluid with an apparent viscosity that varies as a function of a magnetic field and that surrounds the element for interacting with the fluid; and a system for generating a magnetic field on command in the fluid. The method includes: evaluating a current position of the button; determining a direction of rotation of the button; altering the value of the current position when the current position is in a haptic stop zone and the direction of rotation of the button is associated with the haptic stop, and as long as the direction of rotation of the button is not modified.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVESInventors: Laurent ECK, Moustapha HAFEZ
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Publication number: 20170269693Abstract: One illustrative system disclosed herein includes a processor configured to determine a haptic effect, wherein the haptic effect includes a static ESF effect or a confirmation ESF effect; and transmit a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect. The illustrative system also includes an ESF controller in communication with the processor, the ESF controller configured to receive the haptic signal, determine an ESF signal based at least in part on the haptic signal, and transmit the ESF signal. The illustrative system further includes an ESF device in communication with the ESF controller, the ESF device including an ESF cell and configured to receive the ESF signal and output the haptic effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Immersion CorporationInventors: Ali Modarres, Juan Manuel Cruz-Hernandez, Christopher Ullrich, Danny Grant, Neil Olien, Vincent Levesque
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Publication number: 20170269694Abstract: A system that generates a haptic effect using an Eccentric Rotating Mass (“ERM”) actuator determines a back electromotive force (“EMF”) of the ERM actuator during operation of the device and receives a haptic effect signal including one or more parameters, where one of the parameters is a voltage amplitude level as a function of time. Based on the determined back EMF, the system determines if the ERM actuator is spinning and varies the voltage amplitude level based on the back EMF to generate a varied haptic effect signal, where the varying includes, when the ERM actuator is determined to be spinning, reducing the voltage amplitude level compared to when the ERM actuator is determined to not be spinning. The system then applies the varied haptic effect signal to the ERM actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Robert A. LACROIX, Michael A. GREENISH, Erin B. RAMSAY
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Publication number: 20170269695Abstract: A vehicle sensor may indicate heading angle. A plurality of seating zones may each include an orientation sensor indicating seating angle. A component within one of the seating zones may provide interface information descriptive of commands and associated air gestures oriented to the one seating zone, and perform one of the commands responsive to a personal device detecting the corresponding air gesture, accounting for the heading angle and seating angle. Gesture input from a personal device may be adjusted to create acceleration data in a reference frame of an in-vehicle component in a seating zone using orientation of the device, vehicle heading relative to magnetic North, and orientation angle for the seating zone including the device. When the acceleration data matches an air gesture in a library of air gestures, a command may be sent to the component corresponding to the matching air gesture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Stephen Ronald TOKISH, Pietro BUTTOLO, James Stewart RANKIN, II, Stuart C. SALTER
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Publication number: 20170269696Abstract: Techniques for adjusting process variables in a process plant using gesture-based input on a user interface device include presenting a graphic representation associated with a process plant entity in the process plant and an indication of a process variable value corresponding to the process plant entity as measured with the actual process plant and providing a user control for receiving gesture-based input at a location on the user interface device corresponding to the graphic representation associated with the process plant entity to adjust the process variable value. In response to receiving gesture-based input from an operator to adjust the process variable value for the corresponding process plant entity, the user interface device presents an adjusted process variable value and sets the process variable in the actual process plant to the adjusted process variable value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Julian K. Naidoo, Gary K. Law
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Publication number: 20170269697Abstract: The present disclosure describes a number of embodiments related to devices, systems, and methods for receiving from one or more under-wrist sensors data on finger movements of the user, identifying the location and/or movement respectively of one or more fingers of the user, determining an indication of one or more commands based at least on the identified location and/or movement respectively of one or more fingers of the user, and transmitting the indication of the one or more commands to a device, such as a smartwatch, associated with the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Robert L. Vaughn, Aziz M. Safa, Vishwa Hassan
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Publication number: 20170269698Abstract: A system includes a sensor that detects motions of a first portion and a second portion of a body of a user, a controller that sets an association relationship between a coordinate system of a real space and a coordinate system of a virtual space in response to the motion of the first portion and receives an operation for an object in the virtual space in response to a position and the motion of the second portion, and a notification device that contactlessly notifies a third portion of the body of prescribed information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: DAISUKE WAKUDA, KENICHI EZAKI, TAKASHI MATSUMOTO
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Publication number: 20170269699Abstract: According to various embodiments, a gesture recognition device may be provided. The gesture recognition device may include: a plurality of emitters, each emitter configured to emit a signal; at least one receiver configured to receive signals emitted by the plurality of emitters; a controller configured to control the plurality of emitters to subsequently emit signals in a plurality of patterns of a first subset of the plurality of emitters emitting a signal and a second subset of the plurality of emitters not emitting a signal; and a gesture recognition circuit configured to determine a gesture of a user of the input device based on the signals received by the at least one receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Singapore University of Technology and DesignInventors: Anusha Indrajith WITHANAGE DON, Suranga Chandima NANAYAKKARA
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Publication number: 20170269700Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting for connecting at least one peripherally-connected evacuation channel to the spout of a flexible bag and more particularly to a flexible mounting for connecting such at least one evacuation channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: James W. Johnson
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Publication number: 20170269701Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing motion recognition using motion sensor fusion and an associated computer program product are provided, where the method is applied to an electronic device. The method includes the steps of: utilizing a plurality of motion sensors of the electronic device to obtain sensor data respectively corresponding to the plurality of motion sensors, the sensor data measured at a device coordinate system of the electronic device, wherein the plurality of motion sensors includes inertial motion sensors; and performing sensor fusion according to the sensor data by converting at least one portion of the sensor data and derivatives of the sensor data into converted data based on a global coordinate system of a user of the electronic device, to perform motion recognition based on the global coordinate system, in order to recognize the user's motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Zhou Ye, Shun-Nan Liou, Ying-Ko Lu, Chin-Lung Lee
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Publication number: 20170269702Abstract: An information display device including a device body; a display configured to display information; a motion detection sensor provided in the device body; and a processor. The processor is configured to acquire a plurality of types of information; detect a predetermined action of a user from output data of the motion detection sensor; and selectively display, on the display, one of the acquired plurality of types of information based on a set display order, each time the processor detects the same predetermined action of the user. The display order is set by an operation which is performed at an external device, and which is not performed at the information display device itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Inventor: Kazunori KITA
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Publication number: 20170269703Abstract: With the addition of directional information and gesture based input in a location based services environment, a variety of service(s) can be provided. For example, a computer system can identify a spatially-related point of interest based on a geographical location of the computer system and based on directional information. The computer system can display a first visualization of a first type, including an indication of the point of interest, which represents the geographical location. Then, based on detecting a gesture, the computer can display a second visualization of a second type, also including an indication of the point of interest, which also represents the geographical location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Moe Khosravy, Lev Novik, Katrika Marie Morris
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Publication number: 20170269704Abstract: A display device 10 of a vehicle includes a first display section 15, a second display section 16, a steering switch 11, a vehicle speed sensor 12, and a control device 17. The first display section 15 displays at least a map. The second display section 16 displays information for operating a display content of the first display section 15. The steering switch 11 receives an operation input of an operator of the vehicle 1. The vehicle speed sensor 12 detects speed of the vehicle. The control device 17 displays information of an operation state of the steering switch 11 on the second display section 16 when the vehicle speed which is detected by the vehicle speed sensor 12 is larger than a threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Tatsuya Akita, Toru Yoneno, Yasuhiro Miyachi
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Publication number: 20170269705Abstract: Methods of controlling objects using an apparatus including a motion sensor and a processing unit and include sensing motion, converting the motion into a command function and processing the command function based on the sensed motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Jonathan Josephson, Kurt Edward Nalty
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Publication number: 20170269706Abstract: A KVM (K: keyboard, V: Video, M: Mouse) switch connectable between a plurality of computers and a display, including: a plurality of input terminals that input analog image signals from the computers, respectively; a storage that stores an adjustment value that adjusts an image quality of each of the analog image signals for each input terminal; a processor that selects any one of the plurality of input terminals in accordance with an operation of an keyboard; and an adjustment circuit that adjusts the image quality of an analog image signal input to the selected input terminal based on the adjustment value corresponding to the selected input terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: FUJITSU COMPONENT LIMITEDInventor: Kazuhiro YASUNO
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Publication number: 20170269707Abstract: A method for text input comprises a primary process of receiving a user input on an input device having a plurality of selectable input items being associated with characters, an input sequence being generated in dependence of selection of an input item, wherein the generated input sequence corresponds to the sequence of input items that have been selected, and wherein the generated input sequence has a textual interpretation that is a textual interpretation that is ambiguous, and displaying on a display a textual interpretation. The method also comprises a secondary process, initiated upon receiving an input associated with a delete-character command, which comprises deleting an interpreted character and returning to the primary process, where interpretations associated with the deleted character for that position of input text are excluded, where the primary and secondary processes are performed until a user input associated with a confirm-text command is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Harald Gustafsson
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Publication number: 20170269708Abstract: In some examples, a method includes outputting a graphical keyboard (120) for display and responsive to receiving an indication of a first input (124), determining a new character string that is not included in a language model. The method may include adding the new character string to the language model and associating a likelihood value with the new character string. The method may include, responsive to receiving an indication of a second input, predicting the new character string, and responsive to receiving an indication of a third input that rejects the new character string, decreasing the likelihood value associated with the new character string.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Yu Ouyang, Shumin Zhai
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Publication number: 20170269709Abstract: An apparatus for image processing includes: a memory for storing display screen data to be displayed on a display device; and a processor configured to acquire a position of a pointer of an input device, update the display screen data, identify a region updated at an update frequency larger than a threshold between frames of the display screen data, search, based on a track of the position of the pointer, for a motion direction of the identified region, segment the identified region into segments along a border line set therein according to the motion direction, and execute a compression process that includes assigning processes for performing video compression on images of the segments of the region to a plurality of processors, respectively, and causing the plurality of processors to perform the video compression processes in parallel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: KOICHI YAMASAKI, RYO MIYAMOTO, KAZUKI MATSUI
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Publication number: 20170269710Abstract: A pointing object is provided with a first sensor (a first detection section) adapted to detect that the pointing object has been held, a detection circuit section (a second detection section) adapted to detect that a first operation switch has been operated, and a pointing object control section capable of switching an operation mode of the pointing object between a normal operation mode (a first operation mode) in which the pointing object operates in an operation state suitable for a usage, and a power saving mode (a second operation mode) with a power consumption reduced to a level lower than in the normal operation mode, and adapted to switch the operation mode based on a detection result of the first sensor and a detection result of an operation of the first operation switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventor: Shingo WAKIMOTO
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Publication number: 20170269711Abstract: An input device includes: an input unit; a supporting unit supporting the input unit; a first actuator; a second actuator; and a magnetic path forming body forming a magnetic circuit that guides a magnetic flux generated by a first magnetic pole forming unit to pass through a second coil and that also guides a magnetic flux generated by a second magnetic pole forming unit to pass through a first coil. A magnetic resistance to be a resistance in the magnetic circuit is disposed at a middle location along a first connection part that connects an end of a first coil side part to an end of a second coil side part, and a second connection part that connects the other end of the first coil side part to the other end of the second coil side part.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Shinji HATANAKA, Motoki TACHIIRI
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Publication number: 20170269712Abstract: An immersive virtual experience using a mobile communications device includes receiving a motion sensor input on a motion sensor input modality of the mobile communications device. The motion sensor input is translated to at least a set of quantified values. A user-initiated effect is generated within a three-dimensional virtual environment, which is in response to a substantial match between the set of quantified values translated from the received motion sensor input to a set of predefined values.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Nils Forsblom, Maximilian Metti, Angelo Scandaliato, Fatemeh Bateni
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Publication number: 20170269713Abstract: A method, system, computer readable media and cloud systems are provided for generating views of a virtual reality environment for a spectator. One example method includes enabling a spectator to view into a virtual reality environment, and control what specific content within the environment the spectator wishes to see. Motions of an HMD worn by an HMD player can be tracked so as to provide a geared spectator view into the virtual reality environment. The gearing of the spectator view enables a spectator to view the virtual reality content in a more normal way which is not tied to the strict movements of the HMD worn by the HMD player. The gearing effects can be programmable or can be set based on the content being navigated by the HMD player or preferences of the individual spectators.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Richard Marks, Steven Osman
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Publication number: 20170269714Abstract: An electronic device utilizing a nine-axis motion sensor module, capable of accurately outputting a resultant deviation including deviation angles in a 3D reference frame is provided. The present invention provides a novel comparison and compensation to accurately obtain a resultant deviation including deviation angles of the electronic device under the presence of external and/or internal interferences including the ones caused by undesirable electromagnetic fields and the ones associated with undesirable external forces and axial accelerations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Shun-Nan Liou, Zhou Ye, Chin-Lung Li
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Publication number: 20170269715Abstract: A watch-type mobile terminal including a display; a bezel forming a rim of the display and including a touch sensor; a crown; and a controller configured to display first content on the display, sense a rotation input on at least one of the crown and the bezel when the first content is displayed on the display, and display second content associated with the first content on the display in response to the rotation input.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Yung KIM, Jonghwan KIM
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Publication number: 20170269716Abstract: The invention relates to a projected capacitive touchscreen (1) having an image-generating layer (2), a sensor layer (3) and a touch layer (4) which has an external surface (5) and an internal surface (6). The sensor layer (3) is arranged on the side of the internal surface (6) of the touch layer (4) and, when the external surface (5) is touched with a touch organ (8), the touch (7) can be measured and evaluated by the sensor layer (3) through the thickness of the touch layer (4). At least one guide track (9) for the touch organ (8) is machined out of the touch layer (4) from the external surface (5) of the touch layer (4) in the region of the sensor layer (3) and the image-generating layer (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: BERNECKER + RAINER INDUSTRIE-ELEKTRONIK Ges.m.b.H.Inventor: Guenter SCHUSTER
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Publication number: 20170269717Abstract: A pointer includes: a pointer tip having a tip configured to point a position; a transmitter configured to emit a signal from the pointer tip; and a main body connected to the pointer tip. The main body includes: an exterior housing forming an exterior; a detector configured to detect displacement of the exterior housing and output a detection signal; and a controller configured to change an operation state of the pointer in accordance with the detection signal. The detector includes: a detection device provided on an inner surface of the exterior housing and configured to detect the displacement; and a signal outputter configured to output the detection signal in the case where the detection device detects the displacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicants: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Daigo YAMANO, Shingo WAKIMOTO, Takashi KIHARA, Masamichi ANDO, Hiroaki KITADA, Jun ENDO, Yoshihiro YAMAGUCHI
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Publication number: 20170269718Abstract: A stylus includes a cylindrical shaped housing and a shell. The shell is rotatably connected to the housing. A cross-sectional area of the housing has a first dimension along a first axis and a second dimension along a second axis, the first axis perpendicular to the second axis. The first dimension is smaller than the second dimension. A cross-sectional area including both the shell and the housing has a third dimension along the first axis that is substantially the same as the first dimension while the shell is in a first position and substantially the same as the second dimension while the shell is in a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Eliyahu BAREL
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Publication number: 20170269719Abstract: The present invention discloses a pressure sensitive stylus pen, including a housing, a substrate, an accommodation slot, a fastening base, and a pressure sensor. The substrate is disposed inside the housing, and the accommodation slot is disposed in the substrate. The fastening base is disposed in the accommodation slot, and the pressure sensor is disposed in the fastening base. The pressure sensor bears an external force and generates a sensing signal, and the pressure sensor is fastened in the fastening base; therefore, the pressure sensor can be firmly disposed inside the housing and does not fall off.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: CHENG-YI TSAI, YING-CHE TSENG, A-MING CHANG
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Publication number: 20170269720Abstract: The invention relates to a wearable device and touch pen, belonging to the field of wearable technology. The wearable device comprises a fastening strap and a wearable device body connected to the fastening strap. The fastening strap is provided with at least one fastening member, each fastening member being configured to fasten a touch pen to the fastening strap. The touch pen is configured for performing a touch operation on a touch screen of the wearable device body. The fastening strap and the wearable device body are capable of forming an enclosed circle. The present invention solves the problem of low precision of touch operations on the touch screen of the wearable device body, improving the precision of touch operations, and is applicable to wearable devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Boe Technology Group Co., Ltd.Inventor: Defeng MAO