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20120293402 | MONITORING INTERACTIONS BETWEEN TWO OR MORE OBJECTS WITHIN AN ENVIRONMENT - One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for monitoring interactions by an input object with an interactive interface projected onto an interface object. That is, an input object (e.g., a finger) and an interface object (e.g., a wall, a hand, a notepad, etc.) may be identified and tracked in real-time using depth data (e.g., depth data extracted from images captured by a depth camera). An interactive interface (e.g., a calculator, an email program, a keyboard, etc.) may be projected onto the interface object, such that the input object may be used to interact with the interactive interface. For example, the input object may be tracked to determine whether the input object is touching or hovering above the interface object and/or a projected portion of the interactive interface. If the input object is in a touch state, then a corresponding event associated with the interactive interface may be invoked. | 11-22-2012 |
20140111483 | MONITORING INTERACTIONS BETWEEN TWO OR MORE OBJECTS WITHIN AN ENVIRONMENT - One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for monitoring interactions by an input object with an interactive interface projected onto an interface object. That is, an input object (e.g., a finger) and an interface object (e.g., a wall, a hand, a notepad, etc.) may be identified and tracked in real-time using depth data (e.g., depth data extracted from images captured by a depth camera). An interactive interface (e.g., a calculator, an email program, a keyboard, etc.) may be projected onto the interface object, such that the input object may be used to interact with the interactive interface. For example, the input object may be tracked to determine whether the input object is touching or hovering above the interface object and/or a projected portion of the interactive interface. If the input object is in a touch state, then a corresponding event associated with the interactive interface may be invoked. | 04-24-2014 |
20140210788 | Method and Apparatus for Classifying Touch Events on a Touch Sensitive Surface - An apparatus classifies touch events. The apparatus includes a touch sensitive surface configured to generate a touch event when an object touches the touch sensitive surface. The touch event entails a mechanical vibration upon contact with the surface. The apparatus includes a touch event detector configured to detect the onset of a touch, and a touch event classifier configured to classify the touch event to identify the object used for the touch event. The mechanical vibration is created via any one of finger parts including a tip, a pad, a fingernail, and a knuckle, each of which has a unique feature different from each other. | 07-31-2014 |
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20120319959 | DEVICE INTERACTION THROUGH BARRIER - There is provided an electronic device having a touch-sensing element configured for sensing touches on a surface thereof. A baseline sensitivity setting determines a sensitivity of the touch-sensing element. The touch-sensing element is configured to register a touch that meets or exceeds the baseline sensitivity setting, and to ignore a touch that does not meet the baseline sensitivity setting. The device further includes a sensor that senses an operating condition of the device. A memory of the device includes code executable by the device and configured to adjust the baseline sensitivity setting based upon the sensed operating condition. | 12-20-2012 |
20140240295 | INPUT TOOLS HAVING VIOBRO-ACOUSTICALLY DISTINCT REGIONS AND COMPUTING DEVICE FOR USE WITH THE SAME - An input tool includes a body in the form of a stylus with plurality of vibro-acoustically distinct regions. The vibro-acoustically distinct regions produce vibro-acoustic responses when the regions touch the surface of the touch screen. The vibro-acoustic responses are used in a computing device to detect what region of the input tool was used. | 08-28-2014 |
20140289659 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACTIVATING DIFFERENT INTERACTIVE FUNCTIONS USING DIFFERENT TYPES OF FINGER CONTACTS - A method activates different interactive functions based on a classification of vibro-acoustic signals resulting from touch events with finger parts of a user. A primary function is trigger when an interactive element on a touch screen is touched with a finger tip of the user. An auxiliary function is launched when the interactive element is touched with a knuckle or fingernail of the user. The touch events result in generating the vibro-acoustic signals. The vibro-acoustic signals are classified and used to distinguish what finger part was used based on the classification of the vibro-acoustic signals. | 09-25-2014 |
20140310631 | Virtual Tools for Use with Touch-Sensitive Surfaces - An electronic device includes a touch-sensitive surface, for example a touch pad or touch screen. The user interacts with the touch-sensitive surface, producing touch interactions. Some of these touch interactions may be detected as indicative of a grasp for manipulating a physical tool (e.g., the grasp for holding a pen). When these touch interactions are encountered, a corresponding virtual tool is instantiated. The virtual tool controls an action on the electronic device that is similar to an action that can be performed by the physical tool. For example, the virtual pen can be used to draw on the display, whereas the physical pen draws on paper. A representation of the virtual tool is also displayed on a display for the electronic device, possibly providing additional affordances, at a location that corresponds to a location of the detected touch interaction. | 10-16-2014 |
20140327626 | Using Finger Touch Types to Interact with Electronic Devices - An electronic device includes a touch-sensitive surface, for example a touch pad or touch screen. The user interacts with the touch-sensitive surface, producing touch interactions. The resulting actions taken depend at least in part on the touch type. For example, the same touch interactions performed by three different touch types of a finger pad, a finger nail and a knuckle, may result in the execution of different actions. | 11-06-2014 |
20150035759 | Capture of Vibro-Acoustic Data Used to Determine Touch Types - An electronic device includes a touch-sensitive surface, for example a touch pad or touch screen. The user physically interacts with the touch-sensitive surface, producing touch events. The resulting interface actions taken depend at least in part on the touch type. The type of touch is determined in part based on vibro-acoustic data and touch data produced by the touch event. | 02-05-2015 |
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20090314594 | TSA Computer Travel Bag - A travel bag for a laptop computer for easing scanning at a security checkpoint including a first compartment for storing a laptop computer and a second compartment for storing other typical travel items. The compartment for storing a laptop computer is free of metal and pockets or organizers capable of holding items that may interfere with the scanning of the laptop computer. The two compartments are adapted to be opened so that they lie adjacent to one another with aligned edge surfaces interconnected by a hinge structure provided to align the edge surfaces. A carry handle is provided to be above the hinge and the aligned edge surfaces. | 12-24-2009 |
20100084291 | CARRYING CASE FOR TABLET COMPUTER - A carrying case for a tablet computer, said case including a support surface for supporting a tablet computer; a first and second holder for securing the tablet computer to a top-oriented face of said support surface, and a handle for carrying said case arranged with a bottom-oriented face of said support surface. Said first holder is attached to a first edge portion of the support face and said second holder is attached to a second edge portion of the support face such that said first holder and second holder are oriented respectively to engage adjacent sides of the tablet computer secured therein, and at least one of said holders is slidably attached to an edge portion of the support surface such that said holder can be extended outwards from the edge portion to allow the support surface to be adapted to support varying tablet computer sizes. | 04-08-2010 |
20120153116 | Convertible Case for a Tablet Computer - A convertible case for a tablet computer comprising a first panel, a second panel, at least one semi-rigid support flap. Said first and second panels are joined and foldable along an axis, such that said first and second panels are aligned back-to-back, wherein the interior face of the first panel and the interior face of the second panel are directed outwards in opposite directions. | 06-21-2012 |
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20110076230 | Novel Substituted Indoles - The present invention relates to novel amyloid binding compounds and methods for measuring effects of the compounds, by measuring changes of amyloid plaque level in living patients. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of using the compounds of this invention as tracers in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to study amyloid deposits in brain in vivo to allow diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Thus, the present invention relates to use of the novel amyloid binding compounds as a diagnostic. The invention further relates to a method of measuring clinical efficacy of Alzheimer's disease therapeutic agents. Specifically, the present invention relates to novel aryl or heteroaryl substituted indole derivatives, compositions, and therapeutic uses and processes for making such compounds. | 03-31-2011 |
20110081297 | Novel Substituted Pyrazoles, 1,2,4-Oxadiazoles, and 1,3,4-Oxadiazoles - The present invention relates to novel amyloid binding compounds and methods for measuring effects of the compounds, by measuring changes of amyloid plaque level in living patients. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of using the compounds of this invention as tracers in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to study amyloid deposits in brain in vivo to allow diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Thus, the present invention relates to use of the novel amyloid binding compounds as a diagnostic. The invention further relates to a method of measuring clinical efficacy of Alzheimer's disease therapeutic agents. Specifically, the present invention relates to novel aryl or heteroaryl substituted pyrazole derivatives, compositions, and therapeutic uses and processes for making such compounds. | 04-07-2011 |
20110085985 | NOVEL SUBSTITUTED AZABENZOXAZOLES - The present invention relates to novel amyloid binding compounds of formula (I) and methods for measuring effects of the compounds, by measuring changes of amyloid plaque level in living patients. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of using the compounds of this invention as tracers in positron emission tomography (PET/) imaging to study amyloid deposits in brain in vivo to allow diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Thus, the present invention relates to use of the novel amyloid binding compounds as a diagnostic. The invention further relates to a method of measuring clinical efficacy of Alzheimer's disease therapeutic agents. Specifically, the present invention relates to novel aryl or heteroaryl substituted azabenzoxazole derivatives, compositions, and therapeutic uses and processes for making such compounds, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof, wherein: X is O or S; A and Y independently are N, or CH; | 04-14-2011 |
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20130005744 | INHIBITORS OF CATECHOL O-METHYL TRANSFERASE AND THEIR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS - The present invention relates to 4-pyridinone compounds which are inhibitors of catechol O-methyltransferase (COMT), and are useful in the treatment and prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which COMT enzyme is involved. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which COMT is involved. | 01-03-2013 |
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20150024071 | INHIBITORS OF CATECHOL O-METHYL TRANSFERASE AND THEIR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS - The present invention relates to 4-pyridinone compounds which are inhibitors of catechol O-methyltransferase (COMT), and are useful in the treatment and prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which COMT enzyme is involved. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which COMT is involved. | 01-22-2015 |