Orientation-Aware Motion Gesture Control for Electronic Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices require inefficient and redundant user inputs, leading to increased cognitive burden and processor and battery power consumption.

Innovation Solution

Electronic devices are equipped with touch-sensitive surfaces that detect and respond to sequences of motion gestures, allowing for efficient control of device functions such as media playback without the need for traditional input methods.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of time

If traditional input methods are used, then device control functionality is achieved, but user interaction time increases and cognitive burden increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser interaction timeVSAvoiduser operation simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical input methods (buttons, keyboards, touchscreens) with motion gesture recognition. The system detects motion gestures through sensors and translates them into device control commands, eliminating the need for physical interaction with input devices. This substitution reduces user interaction time and cognitive burden while maintaining full device control functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Use of energy by moving object

If traditional input methods are used, then device control is achieved, but processor power and battery power consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebattery power consumptionVSAvoidoperation efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces power-intensive traditional input processing with motion gesture recognition. Motion gestures are detected through sensors and processed more efficiently than traditional input methods, reducing processor power consumption and battery drain while maintaining operational efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If motion gestures are used for control, then user interaction time decreases and battery power is conserved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser interaction efficiencyVSAvoidsystem structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses motion gestures as a universal control mechanism that can replace multiple traditional input methods (buttons, keyboards, touchscreens). This multi-functional approach consolidates various input functionalities into a single gesture-based system, reducing overall system complexity while improving user interaction efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Loss of time

If motion gestures are implemented, then redundant inputs are reduced, but detection and measurement difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveredundant input timeVSAvoidgesture detection complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces complex traditional input processing with motion gesture detection. By using sensors to detect motion gestures and translate them into control commands, the system eliminates redundant inputs while managing detection complexity through established sensor technology and signal processing algorithms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS12443284B2System and method of controlling devices using motion gestures

Publication Date: 2025.10.14 APPLE INC

AI summary

In some embodiments, an electronic device performs an action in response to detection of a sequence of one or more motion gestures. Motion gesture information of a first electronic device optionally includes a first portion representing a respective attitude of the first electronic device relative to a frame of reference and a second portion that includes movement of the first electronic device from the respective attitude of the first electronic device. In accordance with a determination that the movement of the first electronic device during the second portion of the motion gesture meets movement criteria for a movement gesture that corresponds to the respective attitude of the first electronic device, a process is initiated to control the first electronic device or a second electronic device in accordance with the second portion of the motion gesture.