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Stylus-based notification system

  • US 9,891,722 B2
  • Filed: 03/11/2013
  • Issued: 02/13/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/11/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • an electronic device having an electronic touch-sensitive surface that is sensitive to stylus-based input; and

    a stylus configured to interact with the electronic touch-sensitive surface and for wireless communication with the electronic device, the stylus being distinct from the electronic device, the stylus including a visual indicator disposed around at least part of a circumference of the stylus which emits light in response to a notification received from the electronic device, the visual indicator being visible at any stylus orientation, the stylus further configured to,in response to the notification indicating a message has been received at the electronic device, emit a first color of light corresponding to a status of the message as determined at the electronic device,in response to the notification indicating a new tool or mode has been engaged at the electronic device, emit a second color of light corresponding to a color of an icon associated with the new tool or mode,in response to the notification indicating a new color has been selected for an active tool at the electronic device, emit a third color of light corresponding to the new color, andin response to the notification indicating confirmatory feedback from the electronic device, emit a fourth color of light indicative of the confirmatory feedback.

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