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Methods and systems for enhancing television applications using 3D pointing

  • US 8,432,358 B2
  • Filed: 04/17/2012
  • Issued: 04/30/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for using a 3D pointing device with a software application that displays output on a television screen, the method comprising the steps of:

  • displaying a first set of information on said television screen associated with said software application, wherein said software application includes at least one of;

    an electronic program guide, television screen controls, a photo album, a home video collection and a shopping interface;

    receiving data associated with movement of said 3D pointing device;

    processing said data associated with movement of said 3D pointing device to compensate for unintended movement of said 3D pointing device;

    moving a cursor displayed on said television screen based on said processed data to a new position on said television screen; and

    changing said display of said first set of information on said television screen in response to said new position of said cursor.

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