×

GESTURE COMMANDS PERFORMED IN PROXIMITY BUT WITHOUT MAKING PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH A TOUCHPAD

  • US 20090167719A1
  • Filed: 11/03/2008
  • Published: 07/02/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A method for providing input commands to a proximity sensitive device without making physical contact with said device, said method comprising the steps of:

  • 1) providing a proximity sensitive device that is capable of detecting and tracking movement of a detectable object within a detection volume of the device;

    2) tracking movement of a detectable object within the detection volume; and

    3) determining which gesture has been performed as defined by movement of the detectable object.

View all claims
  • 0 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×