Adaptive user interface input device
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1. An adaptable user interface input comprising:
- at least one sensor capable of sensing motion;
a user interface input device in communication with the at least one sensor , the user interface input device being configured to display input metaphors, provide input by at least one of selecting an input metaphor and performing handwriting recognition, and adapt to motion sensed by the at least one sensor; and
a timer for tracking a predetermined minimum amount of time between user interface input device adaptation such that the user interface input device is adapted only after the minimum amount of time has elapsed since the last time the user interface input device was adapted.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an adaptable user interface. The adaptable user interface provides a more error free input function as well as greater ease of use when being used during certain events such as while moving. A user interface in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprises a user input, at least one sensor, and a display unit functionally in communication with the at least one sensor and adapted to change its user interface input mode. The user interface is capable of adapting its user interface input in response to a stimulus sensed by the sensor.
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35 Claims
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1. An adaptable user interface input comprising:
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at least one sensor capable of sensing motion; a user interface input device in communication with the at least one sensor , the user interface input device being configured to display input metaphors, provide input by at least one of selecting an input metaphor and performing handwriting recognition, and adapt to motion sensed by the at least one sensor; and a timer for tracking a predetermined minimum amount of time between user interface input device adaptation such that the user interface input device is adapted only after the minimum amount of time has elapsed since the last time the user interface input device was adapted. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A mobile device comprising:
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at least one sensor capable of sensing motion; an adaptable user interface, the user interface including a user interface input device in communication with the at least one sensor, the user interface input device being configured to display input metaphors, provide input by at least one of selecting an input metaphor and performing handwriting recognition, and adapt to motion sensed by the at least one sensor; and a timer for tracking a predetermined minimum amount of time between user interface input device adaptation such that the user interface input device is adapted only after the minimum amount of time has elapsed since the last time the user interface input device was adapted. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for adapting a user input device interface to motion comprising:
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sensing a first change in motion of the user interface input device, the user interface input device being configured to display input metaphors and to provide input by at least one of selecting an input metaphor and performing handwriting recognition; determining if the user interface input device should be adapted in response to the first sensed change; if required, adapting the user interface input device in response to the first sensed change; starting a timer after adapting the user interface input device; sensing a second change in motion; determining if a predetermined amount of time has elapsed since the user interface input device has been adapted; and if the predetermined amount of time has elapsed; determining if the user interface input device should be adapted in response to the second change; and if required, adapting the user interface input device in response to the second change. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A computer program product, embodied on a computer-readable medium comprising:
computer code configured to; sense a first change in motion of a user interface input device, the user interface input device being configured to display input metaphors and to provide input by at least one of selecting an input metaphor and performing handwriting recognition; determine if the user interface input device should be adapted in response to the first sensed change; if required, adapt the user interface input device in response to the first sensed change; start a timer after adapting the user interface input device; wherein the computer code to sense the first change in motion further comprises computer code to sense a second change in motion; wherein the computer code to determine if the user interface input device should be adapted further comprises computer code to determine if a predetermined amount of time has elapsed since the user interface input device has been adapted and if the predetermined amount of time has elapsed to determine if the user interface input device should be adapted in response to the second change; and wherein the computer code to adapt the user interface input device further comprises computer code to adapt the user interface in response to the second change. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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