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Methods and apparatuses for operating a display in an electronic device
US8988349B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8988349-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213407116-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Publication date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
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An electronic device can include detectors for altering the presentation of data on one or more displays. In a wearable electronic device, a flexible housing can be configured to enfold about an appendage of a user, such as a user's wrist. A display can disposed along a major face of the flexible housing. A control circuit can be operable with the display. A gaze detector can be included to detect a gaze direction, and optionally a gaze cone. An orientation detector can be configured to detect an orientation of the electronic device relative to the user. The control circuit can alter a presentation of data on the display in response to a detected gaze direction, in response to detected orientation of the wearable electronic device relative to the user, in response to touch or gesture input, or combinations thereof. Secondary displays can be hingedly coupled to the electronic device.
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What is claimed is: 1. A wearable electronic device, comprising: a flexible housing configured to enfold about an appendage of a user; a display coupled to the flexible housing; an orientation detector configured to detect a current orientation of the wearable electronic device relative to the user; and a control circuit configured to prioritize one or more portions of the display based on the current orientation of the wearable electronic device relative to the user, wherei…
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- What does patent US8988349B2 cover?
- An electronic device can include detectors for altering the presentation of data on one or more displays. In a wearable electronic device, a flexible housing can be configured to enfold about an appendage of a user, such as a user's wrist. A display can disposed along a major face of the flexible housing. A control circuit can be operable with the display. A gaze detector can be included to det…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Alberth William P, Alameh Rachid M, Google Technology Holdings LLC
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G06F1/163. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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