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Method and apparatus for point-and-send data transfer within an ubiquitous computing environment

  • US 20060241864A1
  • Filed: 01/31/2006
  • Published: 10/26/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/22/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer implemented method of interfacing with electronic devices within a ubiquitous computing environment, comprising:

  • providing a handheld unit adapted to be contacted and moved by a user within a ubiquitous computing environment;

    receiving sensor data from at least one sensor, the sensor data including information indicating whether the handheld unit is substantially pointed at one of a plurality of electronic devices within the ubiquitous computing environment;

    determining whether an electronic device within the ubiquitous computing environment has been selected by a user based at least in part on the received sensor data; and

    providing the user with physical feedback through the handheld unit when it is determined that an electronic device within the ubiquitous computing environment has been selected.

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