US Patent Application 18214395. RING INPUT DEVICES simplified abstract
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RING INPUT DEVICES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Muhammad F. Hossain of Santa Clara CA (US)
Ivan S. Maric of Campbell CA (US)
Aidan N. Zimmerman of Poway CA (US)
Stephen E. Dey of Capitola CA (US)
RING INPUT DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18214395 titled 'RING INPUT DEVICES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system where a ring input device worn on a finger can be used to operate an external device, such as a head-mountable device.
- The ring input device can be rotated, tilted, or slid with another finger to provide inputs to the external device.
- The ring input device provides feedback to the user to confirm that the inputs are being received.
- A feedback system can be used to simulate sensations perceived by the user by applying force on the finger or another part of the hand.
Original Abstract Submitted
An external device, such as a head-mountable device, can be operated with a ring input device worn on a finger of a user. Such devices can be operated to provide inputs that are received and acted upon by the external device. The inputs can be provided as rotating, tilting, and/or sliding at least a portion of the ring input device with another finger of the user. The ring input device can provide feedback to the user as confirmation that the inputs are being received. A feedback system can also be operated to limit or otherwise provide a force on the finger and/or another portion of the hand to simulate sensations perceived by the user.
