Dynamic projected user interface
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1. A device comprising:
- a projector;
a projection controller, configured to receive instructions from a computing device and to provide one or more display images via the projector onto one or more display surfaces, wherein the display images are indicative of a first set of input controls when the computing device is in a first operating context, and a second set of input controls when the computing device is in a second operating context; and
an imaging sensor, configured to optically detect physical contacts with the one or more display surfaces.
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Abstract
A dynamic projected user interface device is disclosed, that includes a projector, a projection controller, and an imaging sensor. The projection controller is configured to receive instructions from a computing device, and to provide display images via the projector onto display surfaces. The display images are indicative of a first set of input controls when the computing device is in a first operating context, and a second set of input controls when the computing device is in a second operating context. The imaging sensor is configured to optically detect physical contacts with the one or more display surfaces.
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20 Claims
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1. A device comprising:
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a projector; a projection controller, configured to receive instructions from a computing device and to provide one or more display images via the projector onto one or more display surfaces, wherein the display images are indicative of a first set of input controls when the computing device is in a first operating context, and a second set of input controls when the computing device is in a second operating context; and an imaging sensor, configured to optically detect physical contacts with the one or more display surfaces. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A device comprising:
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a keypad, comprising one or more actuable keys; an imaging sensor configured for entering input to a computing system; and a substantially flat, tapered waveguide disposed between the keypad and the imaging sensor, configured to enable the imaging sensor to detect physical displacement of the keys. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. A medium comprising instructions executable by a computing system, wherein the instructions configure the computing system to:
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project one or more user interface display images onto one or more display surfaces, wherein the user interface display images are selectable from a plurality of user interface display images dependent on a context of the computing system; detect physical contacts with the one or more display surfaces while the one or more user interface display images are projected thereon; and interpret the physical contacts with the user interface display images as user inputs associated with the context of the computing system. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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