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Apple invents an advanced camera system for FaceTime calls that recognizes in-air gestures, captures notebook drawings live & more

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Posted by on April 13, 2023 at 06:45 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPad , Apple Macs , Camera Related, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a patent for a Ring Input Device that can control XR Headset activity like opening a document, GUI menu, Scrolling & more

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Posted by on April 11, 2023 at 07:12 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Accessories, HMDs, Smartglasses +, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a patent for modeling 3D images of a user's fingers so as to enable an XR Headset to recognize In-Air Gestures

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Posted by on April 04, 2023 at 04:55 AM in 2. Granted Patents, HMDs, Smartglasses +, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents Devices, Methods and OS GUIs for Interacting with 3-D Environments in XR Headsets, iDevices & Macs

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Posted by on March 26, 2023 at 02:04 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Augmented, Virtual & Extended Reality, HMDs, Smartglasses +, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

An Apple patent reveals a new approach to implementing Face, Touch and Iris ID sensors under future device displays & more

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Posted by on March 25, 2023 at 11:07 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Biometrics & Health, Display Technology , In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple Reveals Next-Gen Eye and Hand-Tracking to assist users work in 3D Environments on Macs, XR Headset, an iPad & more

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Posted by on March 23, 2023 at 11:22 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Augmented, Virtual & Extended Reality, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a unique 3D Workspace for devices using Air Input Sensors that allow users to manipulate content on displays in new ways

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Posted by on March 16, 2023 at 07:14 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPad , Apple iPhone, Apple Macs , Haptics, Sensors & Tactile, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a new method of controlling a HomePod, Apple TV and other IoT Devices using a new Apple Watch Gesture System

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Posted by on March 12, 2023 at 11:53 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple invents U-Shaped finger accessory devices for Head Mounted Devices with Ultrasonic Sensors that sense motion, in-air gestures+

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Posted by on January 05, 2023 at 08:00 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, 1B. Continuation Patents, Apple Accessories, Haptics, Sensors & Tactile, HMDs, Smartglasses +, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple working on Possibly using Voltage Standing Wave Radio (VSWR) Sensors in their Future MR Headset, Smartglasses, iPhones+

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Posted by on December 01, 2022 at 06:56 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking, Sensors, Chips & Haptics, Wireless technologies, Satellite | | Comments (0)

Apple wins patent for the use of Machine Learning & 3D Motion Cameras to better interpret a user's hand gestures to control devices

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Posted by on October 18, 2022 at 04:59 AM in 2. Granted Patents, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

A new Apple Patent deeply describes the use of In-Air Gesturing to control a new kind of Mixed Reality Headset Interface

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Posted by on April 21, 2022 at 05:16 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, HMDs, Smartglasses +, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

New Apple patents cover Eye-Tracking, In-Air Gesture Commands and a way to capture a user's Tattoo as an Apple Watch Face

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Posted by on April 11, 2022 at 08:24 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, HMDs, Smartglasses +, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a Patent for a Mixed Reality Headset focused on Hand Gesture Tracking and delivering a Quality Immersive Experience

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Posted by on December 14, 2021 at 03:12 AM in 2. Granted Patents, HMDs, Smartglasses +, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

A new Apple Invention covers Hand & Eye Tracking plus technology that could be used in a Motion Capture Studio & Animated Movie Set

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Posted by on December 10, 2021 at 07:39 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Augmented, Virtual & Extended Reality, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking, Software, OS, Services | | Comments (0)

Apple was Granted Three Patents today relating to Hand and Eye Tracking Systems for Future Macs and Mixed Reality Headset+

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Posted by on November 09, 2021 at 08:22 AM in 2. Granted Patents, HMDs, Smartglasses +, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple Patent Dives into Optical Sensing Cameras via Single-Photon Detectors Avalanche Diodes (SPADs) for Face ID & In-Air Gesturing

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Posted by on June 03, 2021 at 05:04 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Apple Wins Patent covering a Foldable iPad and new Hinge System that could also be used in an alternative Mac Pro Display

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Posted by on May 18, 2021 at 04:57 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Displays - Flexible, Foldable & Scrollable, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple reveals more about Mixed Reality Headset GUI's, how to control menus with Eye Tracking & in-air Micro Gesturing

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Posted by on April 01, 2021 at 01:17 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, HMDs, Smartglasses +, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

No, it's not an April Fool's Joke: Apple has actually Invented a 'Blow Event' mode that triggers a particular control mode on an iDevice

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Posted by on April 01, 2021 at 10:03 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents Finger Input Devices that use in-air and surface gestures to control a Mac's Display instead of a Mouse+

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Posted by on March 25, 2021 at 05:11 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Accessories, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple Introduces a new kind of Smart Ring System to be used Primarily in Context with AR, VR and MR Applications

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Posted by on March 11, 2021 at 09:54 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Accessories, Augmented, Virtual & Extended Reality, HMDs, Smartglasses +, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple has Won a Patent for Devices using a 'Circular Radar-Antenna Array' that Introduces a new UI that could recognize Hand Gestures +

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Posted by on February 23, 2021 at 07:17 AM in 2. Granted Patents, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple has been granted a patent for a Hand Gesturing User Interface that could extend to Finger Gesturing & Beyond

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Posted by on February 23, 2021 at 06:16 AM in 2. Granted Patents, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple won 53 Patents today covering the use of Hand Gestures in an Autonomous Vehicle and using AR in Trade Show Mapping

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Posted by on February 09, 2021 at 07:43 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Augmented, Virtual & Extended Reality, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking, Project Titan, Vehicle Technology | | Comments (0)

Apple Patent envisions a completely new Virtual Store Experience with Avatar Salespeople that can make Presentations about Products & more

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Posted by on January 07, 2021 at 10:15 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Augmented, Virtual & Extended Reality, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple won Two 3D Scanning Patents covering Future high-end In-Air Gestures for Macs, iDevices and Possibly Apple TV for Gaming

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Posted by on July 21, 2020 at 06:33 AM in In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple Wins Major Patent for Next-Gen Input Gloves, Thimbles, Glasses & other Wearable Attachments for VR+

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Posted by on May 05, 2020 at 05:31 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Accessories, HMDs, Smartglasses +, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Apple is Considering the use of Eye-Tracking & Gaze Controls with iDevices & Head Mounted Display Devices

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Posted by on April 21, 2020 at 12:18 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPad , HMDs, Smartglasses +, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a Patent for a Major Apple Project that covers a Camera System that can Discern Hand Gesture Commands

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Posted by on March 31, 2020 at 09:07 AM in 2. Granted Patents, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple reinvents the MacBook Touch Bar by including Optical Sensors that are capable of reading user In-Air Gestures

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Posted by on March 12, 2020 at 08:53 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Macs , In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents an Authentication System to make it Quick and Easy for users to Unlock Multiple Devices

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Posted by on February 27, 2020 at 04:23 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Biometrics & Health, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple Wins a Gaze Tracking System that could one day Assist in controlling aspects of an iMac, MacBook & more

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Posted by on December 03, 2019 at 07:23 AM in 2. Granted Patents, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple Wins a Hand Gesturing User Interface Patent that could further extend to Finger Gesturing & Beyond

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Posted by on October 01, 2019 at 06:58 AM in 2. Granted Patents, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

AirPods Patent points to Future Swiping Gestures that could also apply to Over-the-Ear Headphones & Smartglasses

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Posted by on September 26, 2019 at 06:56 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple Wins Patent for a Multiuser Eye Tracking System for Computer & TV Displays Applied to Gaming, FaceTime & Beyond

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Posted by on September 17, 2019 at 08:13 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Camera Related, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple Wins a Major Hover Control Patent that extends to Apple Pencil on iPad Pro and In-Air Gestures

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Posted by on June 11, 2019 at 11:25 AM in 2. Granted Patents, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

Apple won 54 Patents today covering their TrueDepth Camera System for Face ID and Future Hover Gesture Sensing

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Posted by on April 23, 2019 at 09:48 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Biometrics & Health, Camera Related, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking, Projection Related | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a Version of Apple Watch that is able to Understand Hand Gestures in VR Games & more

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Posted by on April 05, 2019 at 05:32 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, 5. Patently Extra News - Industry News+, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Augmented, Virtual & Extended Reality, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking | | Comments (0)

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