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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 09, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 26, 2008
Michael J. Sinclair, Kirkland, WA (US);
Yuan Kong, Kirkland, WA (US);
Zhengyou Zhang, Bellevue, WA (US);
Behrooz Chitsaz, Bellevue, WA (US);
David W. Williams, Woodinville, WA (US);
Silviu-petru Cucerzan, Redmond, WA (US);
Zicheng Liu, Bellevue, WA (US);
Michael J. Sinclair, Kirkland, WA (US);
Yuan Kong, Kirkland, WA (US);
Zhengyou Zhang, Bellevue, WA (US);
Behrooz Chitsaz, Bellevue, WA (US);
David W. Williams, Woodinville, WA (US);
Silviu-Petru Cucerzan, Redmond, WA (US);
Zicheng Liu, Bellevue, WA (US);
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Multi-modal, multi-lingual devices can be employed to consolidate numerous items including, but not limited to, keys, remote controls, image capture devices, audio recorders, cellular telephone functionalities, location/direction detectors, health monitors, calendars, gaming devices, smart home inputs, pens, optical pointing devices or the like. For example, a corner of a cellular telephone can be used as an electronic pen. Moreover, the device can be used to snap multiple pictures stitching them together to create a panoramic image. A device can automate ignition of an automobile, initiate appliances, etc. based upon relative distance. The device can provide for near to eye capabilities for enhanced image viewing. Multiple cameras/sensors can be provided on a single device to provide for stereoscopic capabilities. The device can also provide assistance to blind, privacy, etc. by consolidating services.