Wireless Ranging Gesture Control for Contact-Free Device Interaction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing user interfaces for small electronic devices require physical activation and contact, leading to frustrating interactions that degrade the user experience.
Innovation Solution
A wireless communication device that uses wireless ranging and sensor data to identify and control objects from a distance, eliminating the need for physical contact and activation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If physical contact and activation are required for user interface interaction, then device control is achieved, but user experience deteriorates due to frustration and limited freedom
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical contact-based interfaces (touchscreens, physical buttons) with wireless gesture-based control systems. Sensors detect gestures in three-dimensional space, allowing users to control devices through air gestures without physical contact, thereby improving ease of operation while eliminating the need for device activation and contact
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces sensors and wireless communication systems as intermediaries between the user and the device. These intermediaries capture gesture data from the environment and translate it into device control commands, enabling remote control without direct physical interaction or device activation
2Productivity
If device activation is required before use, then control functions are enabled, but user experience is degraded by additional steps and time consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having the device continuously monitor the environment for gestures before formal activation. The system pre-processes sensor data and detects intent gestures in advance, so that when a user performs a gesture, the device is already prepared to execute the command immediately, eliminating activation delays
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables self-service by allowing the device to automatically detect and respond to gestures without requiring user initiation of activation sequences. The system autonomously monitors sensor inputs, identifies control intents, and executes commands based on gesture recognition, eliminating the need for manual activation steps
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances user experience by allowing remote control of devices, increasing satisfaction and freedom in interaction.
Implementation Method 1
the wireless communication device determines the object associated with the intent gesture using wireless ranging
Data Source
AI summary
A wireless communication device may wirelessly control an object, such as a physical device, directly or through interaction with a virtual representation (or placeholder) of the object situated at a predefined physical location. In particular, the wireless communication device may identify an intent gesture performed by a user that indicates intent to control the object. For example, the intent gesture may involve pointing or orienting the wireless communication device toward the object, with or without additional input. Then, the wireless communication device may determine the object associated with the intent gesture using wireless ranging and/or device orientation. Moreover, the wireless communication device may interpret sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the wireless communication device to determine an action gesture corresponding to a command or a command value. The wireless communication device may then transmit the command value to control the object.