18457998. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MOTION DETECTION OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRONIC DEVICES simplified abstract (Google LLC)

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MOTION DETECTION OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Organization Name

Google LLC

Inventor(s)

Andrew Felch of Palo Alto CA (US)

Christopher Findeisen of San Antonio TX (US)

JinJie Chen of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Mark Alexander of Mountain View CA (US)

Shang Shi of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Zhuo Wang of Sunnyvale CA (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MOTION DETECTION OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18457998 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MOTION DETECTION OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for managing sensors in an electronic device. Here are the key points:

  • The electronic device detects a change in motion using lower-sensitivity sensor data.
  • During a timeout window, the sensors generate an additional set of lower-sensitivity sensor data and a set of higher-sensitivity sensor data.
  • The device confirms the change in motion by analyzing the higher-sensitivity sensor data.
  • The device determines that the additional lower-sensitivity data does not indicate another change in motion, considering it a false positive.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Mobile devices: This method can be used in smartphones or tablets to improve motion detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
  • Gaming consoles: The technology can enhance motion sensing capabilities in gaming consoles, providing more accurate and reliable input for games.
  • Wearable devices: Smartwatches or fitness trackers can benefit from this method to improve motion tracking and activity recognition.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • False positives: By using both lower-sensitivity and higher-sensitivity sensor data, the device can reduce false positives in motion detection, improving overall accuracy.
  • Motion detection accuracy: The method allows for more precise confirmation of motion changes, ensuring that only genuine movements are detected.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved user experience: By reducing false positives, the device can provide a more reliable and accurate motion detection system, enhancing user interactions and overall device performance.
  • Energy efficiency: The use of lower-sensitivity sensor data during the timeout window helps conserve battery life by avoiding unnecessary power consumption from higher-sensitivity sensors.


Original Abstract Submitted

Embodiments are provided for managing the operation of sensors in an electronic device. According to certain aspects, the electronic device may detect a change in motion from a set of lower-sensitivity sensor data generated by a sensor(s) operating in a lower-sensitivity mode. When the change in motion is detected and during a timeout window, the sensor(s) may generate an additional set of lower-sensitivity sensor data and a set of higher-sensitivity sensor data. The electronic device may initially confirm the change in motion based on analyzing the set of higher-sensitivity sensor data. Further, the electronic device may determine that the additional set of lower-sensitivity does not indicate an additional change in motion, and may deem the confirmation of the change in motion as a false positive.

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