Abstract: A system to recognize user activity includes a filter to form a gravity measurement from a three-dimensional (3D) accelerometer measurement of a user activity; a body component extractor to form a body measurement of the user activity by removing the gravity measurement from the 3D accelerometer measurement; a rotation matrix calculator to form a rotation matrix that is used to rotate the extracted gravity to align with a predetermined direction, and to rotate the 3D accelerometer measurements and the body measurement to be the input to features determiner module; and a features determiner to determine values of a predetermined number of features of the user activity based on the rotated 3D accelerometer measurement and the rotated body measurement in which the predetermined number of features are invariant under arbitrary rotation of the accelerometer measurement around the predetermined direction.

Abstract: An electronic device for offering an optimized and differentiated haptic feedback to a user on the basis of various states of an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a haptic module configured to provide a haptic feedback, a processor electrically connected to the haptic module, and a memory electrically connected to the processor. The memory stores instructions, that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to control to detect a signal of a request for the haptic feedback, to identify a contact part of the electronic device by using a sensor module, and to provide the haptic feedback based on results of identifying the contact part.

Abstract: A method is performed at a computing system, the computing system including: a first housing that includes a primary display, and a second housing containing (i) a physical keyboard and (ii) a touch-sensitive secondary display (TSSD). The method includes displaying, on the primary display, a first user interface. While the TSSD is operating in an adaptive display mode, the method includes: displaying, on a respective portion of the TSSD, application-specific user interface elements that are selected based on current state of the first user interface for the application. The method further includes, in response to detecting a press of a key via the physical keyboard: displaying, on the primary display, representations of available display modes for the TSSD. The method additionally includes, receiving a selection of a representation of another display mode of the available display modes; and operating the TSSD in the other display mode.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for environmental control management. In response to a controller, sensors and effectors throughout a physical site operate to maintain the temperature, humidity, and/or peak energy usage of the physical site within parameters selected for occupant comfort and economical operation while accommodating changing occupancy patterns.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a display device comprising: a rollable display panel configured to display an image; a display-panel roller, the display panel being fixed thereto; and a support frame, the display-panel roller being rotatably coupled to the frame, wherein the display-panel roller includes: first and second elongate half-circularly rounded plates to face away each other to form a substantially cylindrical elongate inner space; and first and second support annular rings spaced from each other, wherein the first and second support annular rings are disposed in the inner space. Thus, the rollable display panel may be more easily fixed to the display-panel roller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a switching element (10) for a control device, in particular of a domestic appliance. The switching element (10) comprises a rotatable and shiftable rim element (14) being rotatable around and shiftable along the same axis. The switching element (10) comprises a stator element (20). The rim element (14) is rotatably and shiftably coupled to the stator element (20). The switching element (10) comprises a micro switch (16) including a stationary part and a movable part (30). The stationary part of the micro switch (16) is coupled to the stator element (20), while the movable part (30) of the micro switch (16) is rotatable around and shiftable along the same axis and coupled to the rim element (14). The micro switch (16) includes an encoder for indicating a rotation left or right and a shifting of the movable part (30) of said micro switch (16). The switching element (10) comprises at least one sensor antenna (18) forming a part of a capacitive touch sensor.

Abstract: A technique for force feedback can include displaying a data set in a visual model. A technique for force feedback can include selecting a portion of the data instances in the data set. A technique for force feedback can also include providing a force feedback via a force feedback device as an interaction point interacts with the portion of the data instances.

Abstract: A computing device and a method for controlling narration. The computing device comprises a display device displaying a visual user interface including textual information and an electronic processor configured to map the textual information to an implicit audio narration, wherein mapping textual information to the implicit audio narration has a scalable level of precision to the textual information depending on the visual user interface, and the electronic processor further configured to output the implicit audio narration.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a selection unit that displays a drawing indicating a search word or an attribute of the search word on a trajectory at one corner of four corners of a screen in a selectable state, moves the drawing along the trajectory in response to an operation of a user, and selects the drawing to select the search word with the attribute attached thereto or the attribute of the search word, and a search unit that performs a search using the search word or the attribute of the search word that is selected by the selection unit, wherein the selection unit displays a plurality of trajectories, each of which an attribute is associated with and the drawing is arranged on.

Abstract: A display device includes first and second pixel areas spaced apart from each other so that corresponding scan lines are separate from each other, a first non-pixel area at a periphery of the first pixel area, a second non-pixel area at a periphery of the second pixel area and opposite to the first non-pixel area with at least one pixel area interposed therebetween, first scan lines in the first pixel area, second scan lines in the second pixel area, a first scan driver in the first non-pixel area and connected to the first scan lines, a second scan driver in the second non-pixel area and connected to the second scan lines, first wires in the first non-pixel area and connected to the first scan driver, second wires in the second non-pixel area and connected to the second scan driver; and connecting wires connecting the first wires and second wires.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first magnetic plate; a second magnetic plate oriented parallel no the first magnetic plate, magnetically coupled to the first magnetic plate, and slidable relative to the first magnetic plate; a dielectric material positioned between the first magnetic plate and the second magnetic plate; and a contact in communication with the first magnetic plate and the second magnetic plate through which a voltage is applied, the voltage generating a signal that is responsive to a task performed on a mobile device, the signal providing a haptic effect to the first magnetic plate and the second magnetic plate upon sliding of the first magnetic plate relative to the second magnetic plate.

Abstract: An example game controller includes L and R buttons provided in both left and right end portions on an upper surface of a housing and ZL and ZR buttons provided to sides of the L and R buttons closer to a back surface of the game controller. The ZL/ZR button includes a protruding portion protruding in the direction of the back surface of the game controller and the direction of a side surface of the game controller. This makes it possible to increase the area of an upper surface of a key top of the ZL/ZR button and improve the operability of the ZL/ZR button.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices which include flexible display sheets or other flexible elements, whereas by physically manipulating said flexible display sheets or elements, interaction with said device may be facilitated. Flexibility features may be employed to provide methods of interaction which include manipulating flexible section. Some of said methods of interaction are disclosed. Further disclosed are units which can connect to flexible display sheets, for interacting with said flexible display sheets.

Abstract: A method for adjusting a window display position, and a terminal. The method for adjusting a window display position in the present disclosure includes displaying a window in a first position of a terminal screen; acquiring a rotational angular velocity and/or a rotating angle of a terminal; determining a change of a rotation direction of the terminal according to the rotational angular velocity and/or the rotating angle; and adjusting, according to a rotational change direction of the terminal, the window to be displayed in a second position of the screen. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, a function of dynamically adjusting a window display position according to a change of a rotation direction of a terminal is implemented. After the adjustment, a user operation is more convenient.

Abstract: A parameter setting method of a measuring instrument includes: reading model information, measurement-related setting items, and parameters corresponding to the setting items, which are stored in the measuring instrument, and temporarily storing the read data in a storage unit of a computer; displaying an appearance image of the measuring instrument corresponding to the model information on the screen and displaying icons for selecting an operation on the screen at predetermined positions of the appearance image on the screen in correlation with each other; displaying the setting item, which is able to be selected by an operation in the measuring instrument relevant to the predetermined position corresponding to the selected icon, on the screen when selection of the icon is received; receiving changing of the parameter corresponding to the setting item using the computer; and transmitting the changed parameter from the computer to the measuring instrument.

Abstract: A display device is disclosed. The display device includes a flexible display panel, a flexible plate positioned at a rear of the flexible display panel, a rigid bar adjacent to an edge of a back surface of the flexible plate, a drive unit installed to a rear of the flexible plate, and a wing plate connecting the drive unit to the rigid bar and hinge-coupled to the rigid bar.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method for authenticating users on touchscreen devices may include (i) detecting that the computing device is at an authentication step that requires valid authentication input from a user in order to authenticate the user to a service on the computing device, (ii) detecting that the computing device is physically oriented such that a touchscreen of the computing device is facing away from the user of the computing device, (iii) receiving input from the user via the touchscreen, (iv) determining that the input from the user comprises a mirrored version of the valid authentication input that is flipped along a vertical axis relative to the touchscreen, and (v) authenticating the user to the service in response to determining that the input comprises the mirrored version of the valid authentication input. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a stretchable display panel, a plurality of movable surfaces adjacent the display panel, an actuator connected to rotate the movable surfaces in a direction, and a plurality of case sections accommodating the movable surfaces and the actuator. The case sections are connected to a border of the display panel. The movable surfaces rotate about a center axis in a predetermined region in order to push the case sections in an outward direction.

Abstract: Example implementations may relate to a haptic hand-holdable controller configured with throttle functionality. An example device may take the form of a haptic controller, which senses tactile information and provides force feedback. The haptic hand-holdable controller may implement a throttle where a motor varies feedback to the hand-holdable controller to simulate a throttle.

Abstract: A gaming machine for providing a game to a player is described herein. The gaming machine includes a housing, a sound reproduction system coupled to the housing, a display device, and a gaming controller. The sound reproduction system is configured to generate sound features associated with the game and to emit 3D sound effects within a listening space associated with the gaming machine. The gaming controller randomly determines an outcome of the game and display the outcome on the display device, detects a triggering condition occurring in the outcome of the game, and determines a game feature in response to detecting the triggering condition and causes the sound reproduction system to generate a sound feature including a 3D sound effect traveling along a sound path orientated with respect to a listening reference point defined within the listening space to facilitate simulating a game element moving within the listening space.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A knob for an input device may include a knob housing being rotatable on an axis, a shaft coupled to and extending from the knob housing along the axis, a ratchet wheel axially coupled to the shaft and including a toothed perimeter, and a resistance wheel axially coupled to the shaft and including a smooth perimeter, where the ratchet wheel and the resistance wheel are rotatable on the axis in correspondence with a rotation of the knob housing. A biasing mechanism provides a force on its first end to cause a roller to engage with the toothed perimeter of the ratchet wheel such that a ratcheted rotation occurs when the knob housing is rotated, and further provides a force on its second end to cause the second end to engage with the smooth perimeter of the resistance wheel such that a friction is provided when the knob housing is rotated.

Abstract: After selecting two or more image series for comparison, images of the image series are interleaved so that they are alternatively displayed in a comparison pane on a display device. In one embodiment, after one or more image series are selected for comparison, an interleaved image series is created containing each of the images of the one or more selected image series, or, alternatively, the interleaved image series comprises links to the images arranged in the interleaved pattern. If differences exist in the images of the multiple image series, these differences may be more easily detectable as the display device cycles between the images. Comparison of images in an interleaved image series may be more advantageous if the images of each selected image series are of a common anatomical area, common image size, and the images are in the same order.

Abstract: A method for selecting a list element from a list displayable on a motor vehicle display unit. The list is displayed on a first display unit. First upwards/downwards commands are received upon actuation of an operating element by a user and, corresponding to the first upwards/downwards commands received, a first preselection region, which highlights a plurality of list elements, is moved upwards/downwards within the displayed list. A first selection command is received upon an actuation of the operating element and then a sublist, which exclusively comprises the list elements highlighted by the first preselection region is displayed on a second display unit. Second upwards/downwards commands are received and, corresponding thereto, a second preselection region, which highlights a single list element in the sublist, is moved upwards/downwards within the displayed sublist. A second selection command selects the list element highlighted by the second preselection region.

Abstract: A proximity detecting apparatus for detecting a proximity event includes a capacitive sensing device, an auxiliary detecting device, and a controller. The capacitive sensing device is arranged for generating a capacitive sensing output. The auxiliary detecting device is arranged for detecting an operational status of an electronic device in which the capacitive sensing device is disposed and accordingly generating a status output. The controller is arranged for detecting the proximity event according to the capacitive sensing output and the status output.

Abstract: System for controlling the interior of a vehicle including a center button for selecting a mode, an inner knob for selecting a function, and an outer knob for adjusting that function. The system may include an outer display for graphically displaying different options for adjusting the selected function. The system may also include a processor which may generate instructions to effectuate the function adjustment upon the user actuating the knobs and/or the center button. A display on the center button may display modes, and an inner display located behind the inner knob may display functions.

Abstract: A method can include operating a 3-axis accelerometer having two axes that define a plane and an axis perpendicular to the plane to provide acceleration values for the three axes; increasing a threshold responsive to an increase in magnitude of the acceleration value for the axis perpendicular to the plane or decreasing the threshold responsive to a decrease in magnitude of the acceleration value for the axis perpendicular to the plane; and orienting output to a display in either a portrait format or a landscape format based on comparing the acceleration values for the two axes that define the plane to the threshold.

Abstract: A display device and a method of controlling the same. The display device includes a display configured to display an image; and a controller configured to perform image processing on the displayed such that a radius of curvature of the displayed image and a radius of curvature of a visible image are different. The image can be enlarged to a maximum area providing in the display device by applying analogous viewing distance calculation method used in the curved display device with respect to the scaling of the image. Accordingly, the discontinuity of the image can be removed by providing continuous scaling, and the perspective, presence, viewing experience can be enhanced while adaptively correcting the brightness. The display device can display the image having the curvature that the user wants, and thus resemble the curved display device. Further, optical illusion of watching the three-dimensional image can be generated.

Abstract: A device for inputting commands includes a casing, a rotatable disk, and a processor. The rotatable disk can rotate relative to the casing, and has a plurality of input modes. The rotatable disk includes a switch button for switching among the input modes. The rotatable disk further includes a pointer. The casing includes an annular area surrounding the rotatable disk. The annular area has a plurality of input positions. The input positions correspond to characters of one character set corresponding to the current input mode. The processor is received in the casing, and can generate a command or control signal according to a character corresponding to an input position when the pointer is aligned with the input position.

Abstract: A system of the present disclosure may include a haptic output device configured to output a haptic effect to a touch surface; a touch sensitive input device configured to detect a first user interaction and transmit a first sensor signal, the touch sensitive input device further configured to detect a second user interaction and transmit a second sensor signal, wherein at least part of the first user interaction occurs at the same time as the second user interaction; a processor in communication with the sensor, the processor configured to: receive the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal; determine a haptic effect based in part on the first user interaction and the second user interaction; transmit a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect to the haptic output device.

Abstract: A flexible apparatus and a control method thereof are provided. The flexible apparatus includes: a sensor which senses a bending of the flexible apparatus; and a controller which, if a bending line which is formed based on the bending is continuously moved in a first direction and thus reaches a location which corresponds to a display location of at least one object, provides a visual feedback with respect to the at least one object.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic device, a calibration method, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium that increase user-friendliness of a touch sensor. An electronic device includes a physical key sensor which is configured to detect an operation to a pressable physical key, a touch sensor, which is disposed in vicinity of the physical key sensor, and a controller. The controller performs calibration of the touch sensor in accordance with releasing of the physical key.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program for receiving first orientation signals indicative of orientation of a first portion of a body of an apparatus, which body is capable of being flexed during use of the apparatus at least by any of: bending; and twisting; the body having the first portion and a second portion that move with respect to each other when the body is being flexed; receiving second orientation signals indicative of orientation of the second portion of a body of an apparatus; and determining motion of at least one of the first portion and second portion based on the first orientation signals and the second orientation signals.

Abstract: A control device with force feedback including: a handle operated by a user, the handle including a grab area for taking hold by the user and a contact end secured to the grab area during at least part of operation of the control device; a robot including a terminal body including a contact area which can come into contact with the contact end; a mechanism measuring relative configuration of the handle and the terminal body; a controller controlling movement of the contact area relative to the contact end; the contact end being movable relative to the contact area during at least part of the operation of the control device, and the contact end and the contact area are shaped such that the robot applies to the handle a force feedback in at least two separate directions during at least part of the operation of the control device.

Abstract: A display apparatus which executes an application including at least one object and a control method thereof are provided. The control method includes displaying an application execution screen including the at least one object, receiving, as an input, an object position change command including at least one of a position change direction and a position change amount, and displaying the application execution screen including the first object, the position of which has been changed according to the object position change command.

Abstract: A device can display content on a page associated with a dimension. A user can adjust an orientation of the device to adjust a displayed orientation of the page, enabling pages for additional dimensions to be displayed. A user can select one of these dimensions, and adjust an orientation of the device to enable the user to access content for the selected dimension. The change in orientation can be a tilt or flick of the device in a first direction to select a dimension, and then a user could tilt or flick the device in another direction to view pages, sub-dimensions, or other groupings of content among that dimension. Such an approach can enable a user to quickly locate content corresponding to a sub-dimension without having to scroll down a long page of content or otherwise manually navigate to specific content.

Abstract: A method, including receiving, by a computer executing a non-tactile three dimensional (3D) user interface, a set of multiple 3D coordinates representing a gesture by a hand positioned within a field of view of a sensing device coupled to the computer, the gesture including a first motion in a first direction along a selected axis in space, followed by a second motion in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, along the selected axis. Upon detecting completion of the gesture, the non-tactile 3D user interface is transitioned from a first state to a second state.

Abstract: A vehicle input knob assembly is provided that includes a stationary knob located in a vehicle and having an outer peripheral surface with a plurality of radial extending surfaces such as ribs and a plurality of proximity sensors located proximate to the knob to detect a user rotating a hand around the knob. The assembly also includes a controller generating a control signal based on the detected rotation of the hand. The knob may further include proximity sensors on a front surface for added user input.

Abstract: A display position of an image is moved in accordance with positional information of a display device having a curved display surface. Displacement of a display device is sensed by a camera portion and an acceleration sensor, and the display position is determined in accordance with the displacement, so that the image is displayed in the display position. In the case where the display device rotates and the like, a desired piece of information can be displayed automatically in a display region that can be easily seen.

Abstract: Magnetic detents for input controls are described herein. In one or more implementations, a rotary input control (e.g., a scroll wheel or dial) includes a rotor assembly configured to employ a magnetic detent mechanism. The rotary input control may be integrated with an input device such as a computer mouse, keyboard, or, stylus. The rotor assembly includes a rotor that rotates around an axis of rotation and includes multiple magnetic elements disposed around the rotor, such as teeth of a gear, spokes, metallic regions, and so forth. At least one permanent magnet is arranged radially outward from the axis of rotation and configured to apply a magnetic field to the magnetic elements. This creates a magnetic detent effect when the rotor is rotated due to changes in rotational resistance produced as the magnetic elements rotate through the magnetic field.

Abstract: A system for remote servicing of customers includes an interactive display unit at the customer location providing two-way audio/visual communication with a remote service/sales agent, wherein communication inputted by the agent is delivered to customers via a virtual Digital Actor on the display. The system also provides for remote customer service using physical mannequins with interactive capability having two-way audio visual communication ability with the remote agent, wherein communication inputted by the remote service or sales agent is delivered to customers using the physical mannequin. A web solution integrates the virtual Digital Actor system into a business website. A smart phone solution provides the remote service to customers via an App. In another embodiment, the Digital Actor is instead displayed as a 3D hologram. The Digital Actor is also used in an e-learning solution, in a movie studio suite, and as a presenter on TV, online, or other broadcasting applications.

Abstract: A system of the present disclosure may include a haptic output device configured to output a haptic effect to a touch surface; a touch sensitive input device configured to detect a first user interaction and transmit a first sensor signal, the touch sensitive input device further configured to detect a second user interaction and transmit a second sensor signal, wherein at least part of the first user interaction occurs at the same time as the second user interaction; a processor in communication with the sensor, the processor configured to: receive the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal; determine a haptic effect based in part on the first user interaction and the second user interaction; transmit a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect to the haptic output device.

Abstract: A head-mounted information system is provided, the head-mounted information system comprising a frame configured to be mounted on a head of a user, a display unit coupled to the frame, a sensor unit coupled to the frame comprising one or more motion sensors, and, a processor unit coupled to the frame and connected to receive signals from the motion sensors. The processor unit comprises a processor and a memory accessible by the processor. The processor unit is configured to monitor the received signals and enter a gesture control mode upon detection of a gesture control enable signal. In the gesture control mode the processor is configured to convert signals received from the motion sensors into menu navigation commands.

Abstract: A voice controlled assistant has a housing to hold one or more microphones, one or more speakers, and various computing components. The housing has an elongated cylindrical body extending along a center axis between a base end and a top end. The microphone(s) are mounted in the top end and the speaker(s) are mounted proximal to the base end. A control knob is rotatably mounted to the top end of the housing to rotate about the center axis. The control knob has an outer surface that is substantially flush with an outer surface of the housing to provide a smooth, continuous appearance to the voice controlled assistant.

Abstract: A computing device may include a policy agent configured to receive activity information, apply at least one display policy to the activity information, and determine at least one command based on results of the at least one display policy being applied to the activity information, and a multi-colored indicator unit, located on a non-display screen area of the computing device, configured to display at least one of a plurality of colors based on the at least one command.

Abstract: A mobile terminal, a control method for mobile terminal, and a program that make it possible to enjoy a game even in a situation in which only one hand can be used. A mobile terminal according to the invention is a mobile terminal used in a game. The mobile terminal according to the invention includes a detection unit configured to detect an orientation of the mobile terminal and a control unit configured to change over a manipulation mode of a game depending upon the orientation of the mobile terminal detected by the detection unit.

Abstract: A screen-based operating system includes a housing having a screen accommodated therein and a rotary ring rotatably mounted to the housing. A first part of the rotary ring is mounted axially into the housing and a remaining second part of the rotary ring extends out of the housing and above the screen.

Abstract: An input apparatus has a touch sensor for receiving an input, a load detection unit for detecting a pressure load on a touch face of the touch sensor, a tactile sensation providing unit for vibrating the touch face, and a control unit, when the pressure load detected by the load detection unit satisfies a first standard for providing a tactile sensation, for controlling drive of the tactile sensation providing unit such that a click sensation is provided to a pressing object (pressing means) pressing the touch face. The control unit, when the pressure load detected by the load detection unit satisfies a second standard lower than the first standard after the click sensation is provided in pressing, controls drive of the tactile sensation providing unit such that a release sensation corresponding to the click sensation is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system, method and apparatus for opinion polling of broadcast or live streamed media. The scalable system enables real time analysis and display of continuously updated audience opinion data. A computing device with a touchscreen may be used to input personal opinion, view program content, and observe compiled audience reaction, simultaneously. Content and reaction may also be viewed separately. Granularity of data is substantially improved as is nuanced comprehension of responses. Iterative opinion input is enabled, in both numerical rating and textual comment. Unsolicited, top-of-mind audience reaction is accommodated while latency is reduced to a near conversational level. A rich consumer data base may be correlated to opinion. The apparatus enabling system function communicates tactilly to the user the opinion being output by the device.

Abstract: A method of controlling an electronic or computer system includes receiving a plurality of input values from a plurality of fluid current sensors and using the plurality of input values and gradients between the plurality of input values to control an action of the electronic or computer system.