18454983. STYLUS HAPTIC COMPONENT ARMING AND POWER CONSUMPTION simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)
STYLUS HAPTIC COMPONENT ARMING AND POWER CONSUMPTION
Organization Name
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventor(s)
Assaf Bar-ness of Ness Zionna (IL)
STYLUS HAPTIC COMPONENT ARMING AND POWER CONSUMPTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18454983 titled 'STYLUS HAPTIC COMPONENT ARMING AND POWER CONSUMPTION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of this patent application describes a method for managing power consumption of a stylus haptic feedback component before it is activated. The method involves determining haptic predictor values based on user interactions with the stylus, weighting these values, and combining them to generate a combined weighted predictive result. This result is then compared to a haptic predictive threshold value. If the comparison indicates a haptic predictive result, power continues to be transmitted to the haptic circuit. If the comparison indicates a non-haptic predictive result, power transmission to the haptic circuit is stopped.
- The method manages power consumption of a stylus haptic feedback component.
- It involves determining haptic predictor values based on user interactions with the stylus.
- The haptic predictor values are weighted to generate weighted values.
- The weighted values are combined to generate a combined weighted predictive result.
- The combined result is compared to a haptic predictive threshold value.
- Power transmission to the haptic circuit continues or ceases based on the comparison result.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various fields where stylus haptic feedback is used, such as:
- Digital art and design applications
- Virtual reality and augmented reality systems
- Electronic signature devices
- Touchscreen devices with stylus input
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the following problems:
- Excessive power consumption of stylus haptic feedback components
- Inefficient use of power when the haptic feedback is not necessary or desired
- Improper timing of haptic feedback activation
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Reduced power consumption, leading to longer battery life in devices
- Improved efficiency in managing power for haptic feedback components
- Enhanced user experience by providing haptic feedback only when necessary or desired
- Proper timing of haptic feedback activation, enhancing user interaction with the stylus
Original Abstract Submitted
Examples relate to managing power consumption of a stylus haptic feedback component prior to actuation. In one example, power is transmitted to a haptic circuit and a first haptic predicter value corresponding to a first user interaction with the stylus is determined. A weighted first haptic predicter value is generated by weighting the first haptic predicter value. A second haptic predicter value corresponding to a second user interaction is determined, and a weighted second haptic predicter value is generated by weighting the second haptic predicter value. At least the weighted first and second haptic predicter values are combined to generate a combined weighted predictive result, which is compared to a haptic predictive threshold value. On condition that such comparison yields a haptic predictive result, power continues transmitting to the haptic circuit. On condition that such comparison yields a non-haptic-predictive result, power ceases transmitting to the haptic circuit.
