18063536. ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

TOMOYUKI Shiozaki of Kanagawa (JP)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18063536 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic device that can estimate a user's gaze area, detect objects in that area, and select one object based on the gaze area.

  • The device includes memory and a processor.
  • The processor is configured to estimate the user's gaze area.
  • The processor is also configured to detect objects in the user's gaze direction.
  • The processor can select one object from the detected objects based on the gaze area.

Potential Applications

This technology can have various applications, including:

  • Assistive technology for people with disabilities, allowing them to control devices using their gaze.
  • Virtual reality and augmented reality systems, enabling users to interact with virtual objects using their gaze.
  • Automotive safety systems, detecting objects in a driver's gaze area to provide warnings or assistance.

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the following problems:

  • Difficulty in accurately estimating a user's gaze area.
  • Challenges in detecting objects in a user's gaze direction.
  • The need for an efficient and reliable method to select objects based on the user's gaze area.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Improved user experience by allowing control and interaction through gaze.
  • Enhanced safety in various applications by detecting objects in the user's gaze area.
  • Increased efficiency and accuracy in selecting objects based on the user's gaze area.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device includes: at least one memory storing instructions; and at least one processor which, upon execution of the instructions, configures the at least one processor to function as: an estimation unit configured to estimate a gaze area of a user; a detection unit configured to detect one or more objects present in a gaze direction of the user; and a selection unit configured to select one object from the one or more objects on a basis of the gaze area.

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