System with position-sensitive electronic device interface
OwnerBrian T. Gleeson, Adam S. Meyer +2inventors
InventorsBrian T. Gleeson, Adam S. Meyer, David H. Bloom, Peter M. Arnold
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Loading patent…
OwnerBrian T. Gleeson, Adam S. Meyer +2inventors
InventorsBrian T. Gleeson, Adam S. Meyer, David H. Bloom, Peter M. Arnold
Estimating the term…
Systems are provided that include electronic equipment and electronic devices. A system may include electronic equipment such as a thermostat or other equipment in a vehicle or home, vehicle navigation equipment, networking equipment, computer equipment, equipment with speakers for playing audio, and other electronic equipment. An electronic device such as a portable electronic device may be placed in the vicinity of electronic equipment by a user. In response to detecting that the electronic device is adjacent to the electronic equipment, control circuitry in the electronic device can automatically display content of the electric device such as a user control interface for the electronic device or information related to operation of the electronic equipment. The system may monitor the position of the electronic device relative to the electronic equipment and can dynamically update the displayed content based on the current device position.
An electronic device that is operable to control a system having equipment, the electronic device comprising:
An electronic device that is operable to control equipment, the electronic device comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.