Motion sensor engagement for a handheld device
First Claim
1. A motion controlled handheld device comprising:
- a display having a viewable surface and operable to generate an image;
a motion detection module operable to detect motion of the device within three dimensions and to identify components of the motion in relation to the viewable surface; and
a motion response module having a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation;
the motion response module operable in the first mode of operation to monitor the motion of the device, to determine that the motion matches a predetermined mode selection trigger, and, in response to determining that the motion matches the predetermined mode selection trigger, to measure a baseline orientation of the device based on measurements of the components, and to switch to the second mode of operation;
the motion response module operable in the second mode of operation to monitor the motion of the device, to determine movement of the device in relation to the baseline orientation using the components of the motion, and to modify the image in response to the movement.
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Abstract
A motion controlled handheld device includes a display having a viewable surface and operable to generate an image. The device includes a motion detection module operable to detect motion of the device within three dimensions and to identify components of the motion in relation to the viewable surface. The device also includes a motion response module having a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. The motion response module is operable in the first mode of operation to monitor the motion of the device, to determine that the motion matches a predetermined mode selection trigger, and, in response to determining that the motion matches the predetermined mode selection trigger, to measure a baseline orientation of the device based on measurements of the components, and to switch to the second mode of operation. The motion response module is operable in the second mode of operation to monitor the motion of the device, to determine movement of the device in relation to the baseline orientation using the components of the motion, and to modify the image in response to the movement.
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22 Claims
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1. A motion controlled handheld device comprising:
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a display having a viewable surface and operable to generate an image;
a motion detection module operable to detect motion of the device within three dimensions and to identify components of the motion in relation to the viewable surface; and
a motion response module having a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation;
the motion response module operable in the first mode of operation to monitor the motion of the device, to determine that the motion matches a predetermined mode selection trigger, and, in response to determining that the motion matches the predetermined mode selection trigger, to measure a baseline orientation of the device based on measurements of the components, and to switch to the second mode of operation;
the motion response module operable in the second mode of operation to monitor the motion of the device, to determine movement of the device in relation to the baseline orientation using the components of the motion, and to modify the image in response to the movement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for controlling a handheld device comprising:
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generating an image on a viewable surface of the handheld device;
detecting motion of the device within three dimensions;
identifying components of the motion in relation to the viewable surface;
in a first mode of operation;
monitoring the motion of the device;
determining that the motion matches a predetermined mode selection trigger; and
in response to determining that the motion matches the predetermined mode selection trigger, measuring a baseline orientation of the device based on measurements of the components and switching to a second mode of operation;
in the second mode of operation;
monitoring the motion of the device;
determining movement of the device in relation to the baseline orientation using the components of the motion; and
modifying the image in response to the movement. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. Logic for controlling a handheld device, the logic embodied in a computer readable medium and operable when executed to perform the steps of:
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generating an image on a viewable surface of the handheld device;
detecting motion of the device within three dimensions;
identifying components of the motion in relation to the viewable surface;
in a first mode of operation;
monitoring the motion of the device;
determining that the motion matches a predetermined mode selection trigger; and
in response to determining that the motion matches the predetermined mode selection trigger, measuring a baseline orientation of the device based on measurements of the components and switching to a second mode of operation;
in the second mode of operation;
monitoring the motion of the device;
determining movement of the device in relation to the baseline orientation using the components of the motion; and
modifying the image in response to the movement. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A motion controlled handheld device comprising:
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means for generating an image on a viewable surface of the handheld device;
means for detecting motion of the device within three dimensions;
means for identifying components of the motion in relation to the viewable surface;
means for, in a first mode of operation;
monitoring the motion of the device;
determining that the motion matches a predetermined mode selection trigger; and
in response to determining that the motion matches the predetermined mode selection trigger, measuring a baseline orientation of the device based on measurements of the components and switching to a second mode of operation;
means for, in the second mode of operation;
monitoring the motion of the device;
determining movement of the device in relation to the baseline orientation using the components of the motion; and
modifying the image in response to the movement.
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