Apple has been granted a patent for a tracking system that includes a stylus with multiple light emitters emitting different wavelengths of light. A head-mounted device with an optical sensor detects the light emitters, allowing the processor to determine the stylus position and orientation based on the emitted wavelengths. GlobalData’s report on Apple gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Apple, Gesture-based recognition systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Apple's grant share as of January 2024 was 66%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Patent granted for tracking system with stylus and head-mounted device
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11886650B2) discloses a tracking system that includes a stylus with multiple light emitters of varying sizes and wavelengths, allowing for precise position and orientation detection. The system also comprises a head-mounted device with an optical sensor and processor to determine the stylus's position and orientation based on the emitted light. The stylus can emit different spatial patterns and dots for rotation detection, while the head-mounted device can display virtual objects corresponding to the stylus's position.
Furthermore, the patent describes an electronic system with a stylus featuring light emitters of varying wavelengths arranged around its circumference. The system includes a head-mounted device with a display and camera to detect the stylus's angular position in three-dimensional space. The stylus can provide input by contacting surfaces, and the head-mounted device's processor processes camera images to determine the light emitters' positions for generating corresponding images on the display. The stylus is battery-powered and freely movable for user manipulation, enhancing its usability in various applications.
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