17767875. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTIVE STYLUS FORCE OR PRESSURE SENSING simplified abstract (MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC)

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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTIVE STYLUS FORCE OR PRESSURE SENSING

Organization Name

MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC

Inventor(s)

On Haran of Kfar Saba (IL)

Ariel Zvi Kerner of Herzeliya (IL)

Adam Benjamin Meshi of Tel-Aviv (IL)

Ahia Perez of Herzelia (IL)

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTIVE STYLUS FORCE OR PRESSURE SENSING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17767875 titled 'METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTIVE STYLUS FORCE OR PRESSURE SENSING

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an apparatus and method for adapting the conversion of a force or pressure sensed at a stylus into a converted output used for an inking process at a host device.

  • The samples of the converted output are collected over a predetermined time period.
  • The collected samples are evaluated, and at least one parameter of the conversion is controlled in response to the evaluation result.
  • This allows for a user-specific probability distribution of the sensed force or pressure to be matched to a desired probability distribution of the inking process.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in digital art and design tools, electronic signature capture devices, and interactive whiteboards.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of accurately converting sensed force or pressure into a suitable output for inking processes, ensuring a more natural and user-specific experience.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved accuracy and precision in digital inking, enhanced user experience, and increased customization options for users.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include digital art software, electronic signature devices for businesses, and educational technology for interactive learning environments.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be pressure-sensitive styluses used in graphic tablets, but the specific method of adapting the conversion based on collected samples over time may be a novel aspect of this technology.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact battery life in stylus devices?

The article does not address the potential impact of this technology on the battery life of stylus devices. This could be an important consideration for users looking for long-lasting performance.

What are the potential security implications of this technology in electronic signature capture devices?

The article does not discuss the security implications of using this technology in electronic signature capture devices. It would be important to understand how the adaptation of force or pressure conversion could affect the security of sensitive data during the signing process.


Original Abstract Submitted

An apparatus and method for adapting a conversion of a force or pressure sensed at a stylus into a converted output used for an inking process at a host device, wherein samples of the converted output are collected over a predetermined time period. Then, the collected samples are evaluated and at least one parameter of the conversion is controlled in response to a result of the evaluation. Thereby, a user-specific probability distribution of the sensed force or pressure can be matched to a desired probability distribution of the inking process.