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System and method for programing devices within world space volumes
US9477302B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9477302-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213572128-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Publication date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
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Aspects of the present disclosure relate to controlling the functions of various devices based on spatial relationships. In one example, a system may include a depth and visual camera and a computer (networked or local) for processing data from the camera. The computer may be connected (wired or wirelessly) to any number of devices that can be controlled by the system. A user may use a mobile device to define a volume of space relative to the camera. The volume of space may then be associated with a controlled device as well as one or more control commands. When the volume of space is subsequently occupied, the one or more control commands may be used to control the controlled device. In this regard, a user may switch a device on or off, increase volume or speed, etc. simply by occupying the volume of space.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A method comprising: defining, by the one or more processors, a fixed volume of space by: receiving user input indicating when to begin recording the volume of space; while recording, receiving user input identifying a first location and a second location as fixed three-dimensional points defined in a real-world space by a user positioning a reference object; and determining the volume of space by drawing a shape around the reference object and mo…
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- What does patent US9477302B2 cover?
- Aspects of the present disclosure relate to controlling the functions of various devices based on spatial relationships. In one example, a system may include a depth and visual camera and a computer (networked or local) for processing data from the camera. The computer may be connected (wired or wirelessly) to any number of devices that can be controlled by the system. A user may use a mobile d…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Kauffmann Alejandro, Wheeler Aaron Joseph, Chi Liang-Yu, and 5 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G06F3/011. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Oct 25 2016 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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