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Reconfigurable Interface Device For Audio Visual Interaction

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a reconfigurable interface device for audio¬visual interaction (100), the device including one or more remote controllers (102), attachable to one another using magnetic coupling units (110). The one or more remote controllers (102) are configured to facilitate single and double handed operation in detached and attached mode of configurations. Any of the one or more remote controllers (102) is enabled to be operated independently by a single hand of the user. The set of processing units (114) of the one or more remote controllers (102) are configured to communicate with the user through a set of touch sensitive keys (104) and a set of voice sensors (106). The set of display units (108) of the one or more remote controllers (102) are configured to display a hologram of a set of user-selectable instructions. The one or more remote controllers (102) are configured to be held by a set of gripping equipment

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Application #
Filing Date
12 May 2021
Publication Number
10/2023
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Status
Email
info@khuranaandkhurana.com
Parent Application

Applicants

Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation
SCO: 160-161, Sector - 9c, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh- 160009, India.

Inventors

1. BHATIA, Tarandeep Kaur
CURIN, Chitkara University, Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway (NH-64), Village Jansla, Rajpura, Punjab - 140401, India.
2. SINGH, Arshdeep
137-C/2 Model Town, Patiala, Punjab - 147001, India.

Specification

The present disclosure relates to the field of remote control. In particular, the present disclosure provides a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed disclosure, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art. [0003] Conventional single-geometry design of a remote controller for audio¬visual interaction requires a user to hold the remote controller by both hands in a conservative and predefined way. Prolonged usage of the remote controllers in the prescribed way becomes uncomfortable to the user and produces fatigue in the hands of the user. To activate the functionalities of the remote controller, joysticks, press-button keys and live virtual reality controller buttons coupled to the remote controller are pressed, clicked or tilted that produces significant amount of discomfort to the user after prolonged usage. The user-selectable menus associated with the functionalities of the remote controller occupy a significant area of the display device and distract the user from interacting with the audio-visual stream. The gripping equipment associated with the conventional remote controller also lacks flexibility.
[0004] It would be advantageous and user friendly if the design for a remote controller for audio-visual interaction can be reconfigured by enabling the controller units to be detachable from one another, such that each controller unit can be operated by one hand of the user. Existing solutions can include separable controller units that can be re-attached by magnetic, snap-fit and electronic coupling mechanisms. However magnetic bar and magnetic plug attachment units which are non-invasive, user friendly and sturdy methods of coupling are not disclosed. Moreover, user friendly gripping equipment, interactive and

comfortable configurations of input and display devices associated with remote controller units is also not disclosed.
[0005] Hence, there is need in the art to develop a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction that can be configured to facilitate detachable controller units to be held separately by a left and a right hand of the user and to be reattached into a unibody geometry using magnetic bar and magnetic plug connectors as per the comfort of the user. The proposed reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction can also facilitate user friendly way of gripping the remote controller units and enable comfortable ways of interaction between the user and the input and display devices associated with the remote controllers units.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one
embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a reconfigurable
interface device for audio-visual interaction that includes one or more remote
controllers, enabled to attach with one another.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a reconfigurable
interface device for audio-visual interaction that enables the one or more remote
controllers to be operated independently.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a reconfigurable
interface device for audio-visual interaction that facilitates double handed
operation by a user such that the one or more remote controllers are detached from
one another.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a reconfigurable
interface device for audio-visual interaction that facilitates double handed
operation by the user such that the one or more remote controllers are attached to
one another.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a reconfigurable
interface device for audio-visual interaction that facilitates single handed

operation by the user such that only one of the one or more remote controllers is
in operation.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a reconfigurable
interface device for audio-visual interaction that enables the user to activate a first
set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers using
touch sensitive keys.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a reconfigurable
interface device for audio-visual interaction that is enabled to display a hologram
of a set of user-selectable instructions to activate a second set of predefined
functionalities of the one or more remote controllers.
[0014] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a reconfigurable
interface device for audio-visual interaction that is enabled to activate the second
set of predefined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers by voice
signal from the user.
[0015] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a reconfigurable
interface device for audio-visual interaction that facilitates attachment between the
one or more remote controllers by magnetic coupling units in the form of bar and
plug.
[0016] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a reconfigurable
interface device for audio-visual interaction that is configured to be held
comfortably by the user using a set of gripping equipment.
SUMMARY
[0017] The present disclosure relates to the field of remote control. In particular, the present disclosure provides a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction.
[0018] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction that may include one or more remote controllers configured to be attached with and detached from one another. [0019] In an aspect, the one or more remote controllers may be configured to be operated independently by a single hand of a user.

[0020] In an aspect, the one or more remote controllers may be configured to support double handed operation, the one or more remote controllers being detached from one another, such that each of the one or more remote controllers may be operated by one hand of the user.
[0021] In an aspect, the one or more remote controllers may be configured to support double handed operation, the one or more remote controllers being attached to one another, such that each of the one or more remote controllers may be operated by one hand of the user.
[0022] In an aspect a set of touch sensitive keys may be coupled to a predefined area on the surface of the one or more remote controllers, the set of touch sensitive keys being configured to receive from the user a first set of input signals, configured to activate a first set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers.
[0023] In an aspect a set of display units associated with the one or more remote controllers may be enabled to display a hologram of a set of user-selectable instructions.
[0024] In an aspect, a second set of predefined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers may be configured to be activated by a second set of input signals from the user, the second set of input signals pertaining to the selected instruction from the set of user-selectable instructions displayed by the set of display units.
[0025] In an aspect, the second set of input signals may be configured in the form voice signals from the user, the voice signals being detected by a set of voice sensors coupled to the one or more remote controllers.
[0026] In an aspect, the one or more remote controllers may include a set of processing units having one or more processors coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors and configured to receive the first and the second set of input signals from the user and generate control actions pertaining to the activation of the first and the second set of predefined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers.

[0027] In an aspect the one or more remote controllers may be configured to be attached to one another by coupling units configured in the form of magnetic bars and magnetic plugs.
[0028] In an aspect the one or more remote controllers may be configured to be held comfortably for a prolonged time by a set of gripping equipment including wristbands and controller tails or handles.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[0029] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a
part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the
present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the
principles of the present disclosure.
[0030] The diagrams described herein are for illustration only, which thus are
not limitations of the present disclosure, and wherein:
[0031] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary block diagram of the proposed
reconfigurable interface device (100) for audio-visual interaction in accordance
with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0032] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary views of the proposed reconfigurable
interface device (100) for audio-visual interaction in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0033] FIG. 3 illustrates exemplary functional components of a set of
processing units (114) associated with the proposed reconfigurable interface
device for audio-visual interaction, in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.

[0035] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic. [0036] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0037] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described in the accompanying drawings, the embodiments are offered only in as much detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure and are not intended to limit the numerous equivalents, changes, variations, substitutions and modifications falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0038] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of remote. In particular, the present disclosure provides a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction.
[0039] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the proposed reconfigurable interface device (100) for audio-visual interaction in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0040] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary views of the proposed reconfigurable interface device (100) for audio-visual interaction in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0041] In an illustrative embodiment, the proposed reconfigurable interface device (100) (interchangeably referred to as device (100), herein) for audio-visual interaction may include one or more remote controllers (102), that can be configured to be attached to one another to form a unibody geometry. In an embodiment, an interactive audio-visual object may include video games, audio-visual streaming content, digital TV and radio broadcasts and the likes. [0042] In an embodiment, the one or more remote controllers (102) may include a set of keys (104) that may be configured to detect a first set of input

signals from the user. The first set of input signals may be associated with a first set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers (102). [0043] In an embodiment, the first set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers (102) may include actions like but not limited to directional movement of an interactive object on a display device commutatively coupled to the device (100), control of an imaging device coupled to the device (100), triggering of a set of actions related to the interactive object and sharing of features of audio-visual interaction with shared databases associated with a computing device coupled to the device (100).
[0044] In an embodiment, the device (100) may be communicatively coupled to the display device, the computing device and the imaging device by a communication pathway including but not limited to any or a combination of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Li-Fi, Zigbee and the likes. In another embodiment, the communication pathway may be a wireless network, a wired network or a combination thereof that may be implemented as one of the different types of networks, such as Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) and the likes.
[0045] In an embodiment, the display device may be configured as a monitor, a display screen of a laptop, a tablet, a smart TV and the likes. In another embodiment, the computing device may be configured as a computer, a laptop, a tablet PC, a smartphone, a smart TV and the likes. In an embodiment, the imaging device may be configured as a webcam, a RGBD camera, a Wi-Fi camera and the likes.
[0046] In an embodiment, the set of keys (104) of the one or more remote controllers (102) may be configured to be touch sensitive. In an embodiment, the set of keys (104) may be configured in the form of buttons. The buttons may include button housing with touch sensors coupled to the surface of the housing. In another embodiment, the set of keys (104) may be configured as button-less touch pads. In another embodiment, the set of keys (104) may be configured in the form of touch sensitive wheels.

[0047] In an embodiment, the touch sensors associated with the set of keys (100) may include MEMS capacitive sensors, resistive sensors and the likes. [0048] In an embodiment, the set of keys (104) may be coupled to a predefined area on the surface of the one or more remote controllers (102). In an embodiment, one of the one or more remote controllers (102) may be equipped with a partial set of keys (104) while the remaining of the one or more remote controllers (102) may be equipped with the remaining set of keys (104). [0049] In an illustrative embodiment, the one or more remote controllers (102) may include a set of display units (108), configured to display a set of user-selectable instructions.
[0050] In an embodiment, the set of display units (108) may include a set of holographic projectors, configured to display the set of instructions in the form of menus, such that the menus are configured to be projected in three dimensions in air. In another embodiment, the hologram may be configured to be projected on a two dimensional surface such as a desktop, a table, a wall and the likes. In an embodiment, the hologram may be configured as any or a combination of reflection hologram and transmission hologram.
[0051] In an exemplary embodiment, the set of display units (108) may include light emitting diodes, liquid crystal displays and the likes. The light emitting diode displays may be configured as indicators, numeric modules and the likes. In an embodiment, the liquid crystal displays may further include alphanumeric single row display, alphaneumeric double row display, scrolling display and the likes.
[0052] In an embodiment, one of the set of instructions displayed by the set
of display units (108) may be selected by the user. The selected instruction may be configured to activate one of a second set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers (102).
[0053] In an embodiment, the second set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers (102) may include actions like but not limited to selection of a game/movie/TV channel from a collection of games/movies/TV channels, adjusting settings, selecting an option from user-selectable menus,

activation of a virtual assistant, pausing audio-video stream and interactive user
guidance with the help of control manual.
[0054] In an embodiment, the hologram displayed by the set of display units
(108) may be configured to facilitate saving of button space of the predefined area
of the one or more remote controllers (102) configured to accommodate the set of
keys (104).
[0055] In an embodiment, the one or more remote controllers (102) may
include a set of sensors (106). The set of sensors (106) may include a set of voice
sensors configured to receive the second set of input signals from the user, such
that the second set of input signals may pertain to the user selected instruction
from the set of instructions displayed by the set of display units (108).
[0056] In an embodiment, the set of voice sensors of the set of sensors (106)
may be configured to detect voice signals from one or more users. In an
embodiment, the voice signals may correspond to the second set of input signals
received from the user.
[0057] In an exemplary embodiment, an electronic circuitry may be
associated with the set of voice sensors to recognize the selected instruction from
the set of instructions associated with the second set of input signals. In an
embodiment, voice recognition functionality of the device (100) may be
configured to be either user-dependent or user-independent.
[0058] In an embodiment, the set of sensors (106) may include motion
sensors, pressure sensors, tilt sensors and the likes to facilitate control of the
audio-visual stream. In an exemplary embodiment, the set of sensors (106) may
also include gesture sensing and recognition.
[0059] In an embodiment, the one or more remote controllers (102) may
include a set of processing units (114) that may be configured to execute a set of
instructions residing in a memory associated with the set of processing units
(114), which upon execution may be configured to activate the first and the
second set of pre-defined functionalities associated with the one or more remote
controllers (102). In an embodiment, the set of processing units (114) may be

communicatively coupled to the set of keys (104), set of display units (106) and the set of sensors (108).
[0060] In an embodiment, the one or more remote controllers (102) may be attached or connected to one another and operated by both hands of a user, such that each of the one or more remote controllers (102) may be operated by a single hand of the user.
[0061] In an embodiment, the one or more remote controllers (102) may be configured to be detached or disconnected from one another and operated by both hands of a user, such that each of the one or more remote controllers (102) may be operated by a single hand of the user. The detached or disconnected mode of configuration may facilitate prolonged usage of the device (100) without causing fatigue or discomfort to the hands of the user.
[0062] In an embodiment, any of the one or more remote controllers (102) may be configured to be operated independently by a single hand of the user, the remaining of the one or more remote controllers (102) not being in use. In an embodiment, any of the one or more remote controllers (102) may be configured to be operated independently by a single hand of the user, such that, partial of the set of keys (104) of the one or more remote controllers (102) may be in use. [0063] In an embodiment, the one or more remote controllers (102) may be configured to attach with one another by a set of magnetic coupling units (110). In an embodiment, the magnetic coupling units (110) may include magnetic bars, magnetic plugs and the likes. Magnetic bars may be configured in the form of protruding connecting units coupled to a pre-defined area on the surface of the one or more remote controllers (102). Magnetic plugs may be configured in the form of male-female plug and socket pairs coupled to a pre-defined area on the surface of the one or more remote controllers (102).
[0064] In an embodiment, the one or more remote controllers (102) may be configured to be held by the user, using a set of gripping equipment (112). In an embodiment, the set of gripping equipment may include wristbands, controller tails or handles and the likes. The wristbands of the set of gripping equipment (112) may be configured to support the wrists of the user during prolonged usage,

each of the one or more remote controllers (102) being held by one hand of the user. The controller tails or handles of the set of gripping equipment (112) may be configured to support the hands of the user during double handed operation, the one or more remote controllers (102) being attached to one another. [0065] FIG. 2 illustrates exemplary functional components of the set of processing units (114) of the one or more remote controllers (102) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0066] As illustrated in an embodiment, the set of processing units (114) may include one or more processors (302). The one or more processors (302) may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processors (302) may be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (304), operatively coupled to the one or more processors (302). The memory (304) may be configured to store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which may be fetched and executed to generate and share data packets over a communication network or channel. The memory (304) may include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile) memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like. [0067] In an embodiment, the set of processing units (114) may also include an interface (306) that can provide a communication pathway among the set of keys (104), the set of display units (106), the set of sensors (108), and the likes and the one or more processors (302).The interface (306) may also provide a communication pathway between the one or more processors (302) and other functional components of the set of processing units (114) including but not limited to, memory (304) and database (318).
[0068] In an embodiment, the one or more processors (302) may be configured to receive a first set of data packets from the set of keys (104), the first set of data packets being associated with the first set of input signals from the user. The first set of data packets may pertain to one of the first set of

functionalities of the one or more remote controllers, the first set of functionalities including but not limited to directional movement of an interactive object, control of the imaging device to aid interaction between the user and the object, triggering of the set of actions related to the interactive object and the likes. By way of example, in an interaction with a video game object, the first set of data packets may pertain to one of the actions including but not limited to forward and sideways motion of the object, arming and disarming of weapons by the object, changing of visual perspective of the object according to the movement of the user and the likes.
[0069] In an embodiment, the one or more processors (302) may include a comparison unit (312) that may be configured to compare the received first set of data packets with a first set of predefined logical values corresponding to each of the set of keys (104). The first set of predefined logical values may be received from the database (318), operatively coupled to the one or more processors (302). In an embodiment, the database (318) may be configured to store the first set of predefined logical values in the form of a look up table. By way of example, the first set of predefined logical values may include a stream of computer-readable binary information, configured to interpret the specific function triggered by the first set of input signals, the specific function being one of the first set of predefined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers (102). [0070] In an embodiment, the one or more processors (302) may include an action generation unit (314) that may be configured to generate a second set of data packets from the received first set of data packets, the second set of data packets being configured to activate the specific function from the first set of pre¬defined functionalities of the one or more controllers (102). In an exemplary embodiment, the second set of data packets may include a stream of computer-readable binary information, configured to activate directional movement of an interactive object, trigger one of the set of actions related to the interactive object and the likes. By way of example, the interactive object may be a car in a video game and the set of actions related to the object may include forward movement, lane changing, acceleration, braking, steering and the likes.

[0071] In an embodiment, the one or more processors (302) may be configured to transmit a third set of data packets to the set of display units (108), the third set of data packets pertaining to the set of instructions configured to be selected by the user. The set of instructions may be associated with the second set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers (102). By way of example, the third set of data packets pertaining to a video game interaction may include user-selectable instructions like but not limited to a set of game menus, activation of interactive voice assistance for game control, pausing a game and the likes.
[0072] In an embodiment, the one or more processors (302) may be configured to receive a fourth set of data packets from the set of sensors (106), the fourth set of data packets being associated with the second set of input signals from the user. The second set of input signals may be generated upon selection by the user of one of the set of instructions displayed as a hologram by the set of display units (108). In an exemplary embodiment, the fourth set of data packets may include a stream of computer-readable binary information regarding the particular instruction selected by the user from the third set of data packets. By way of example, the fourth set of data packets pertaining to the video game interaction may include one of the instructions from the set of user-selectable instructions like but not limited to the set of game menus, activation of interactive voice assistance for game control, pausing a game and the likes. [0073] In an embodiment, the one or more processors (302) may include an extraction unit (310) configured to extract from the received fourth set of data packets, a set of logical values corresponding to the selected instruction from the set of instructions pertaining to the third set of data packets. In an embodiment, the extraction unit (310) may be configured to be associated with the electronic circuitry configured to recognize and interpret the voice signals of the user. [0074] In an embodiment, the comparison unit (312) of the one or more processors (302) may also be configured to compare the extracted set of logical values with a second set of predefined logical values corresponding to the set of

instructions, the predefined set of logical values being received from the database (318), operatively coupled to the one or more processors (302). [0075] In an embodiment, the action generation unit (314) of the one or more processors (302) may also be configured to generate a fifth set of data packets, corresponding to the fourth set of data packets, the fifth set of data packets being configured to activate one of the second set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more controllers (102). By way of example, the fifth set of data packets pertaining to the video game interaction may include one of the actions like but not limited to selection of a particular player level from set of game menus, activation of interactive voice assistance for game control, pausing a game and the likes.
[0076] In an embodiment, the one or more processors (302) may include other units (316) that may be configured to implement functionalities that supplement actions performed by the one or more processors (302) of the set of processing units (114). In an exemplary embodiment, such actions may include activation of a set of speakers for facilitating the interactive communication between the one or more remote controllers (102) and the user. [0077] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean "communicatively coupled with" over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[0078] The terms, descriptions and figures used herein are set forth by way of illustration only. Many variations are possible within the spirit and scope of the subject matter, which is intended to be defined by the following claims and their equivalents in which all terms are meant in their broadest reasonable sense unless otherwise indicated.

[0079] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0080] The present disclosure provides for a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction that includes one or more remote controllers, enabled to attach with one another.
[0081] The present disclosure provides for a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction that enables the one or more remote controllers to be operated independently.
[0082] The present disclosure provides for a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction that facilitates double handed operation by a user, the one or more remote controllers being detached from one another. [0083] The present disclosure provides for a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction that facilitates double handed operation by the user, the one or more remote controllers being attached to one another. [0084] The present disclosure provides for a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction that facilitates single handed operation by the user, only one of the one or more remote controllers being in operation. [0085] The present disclosure provides for a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction that enables the user to activate a first set of pre¬defined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers using touch sensitive keys.
[0086] The present disclosure provides for a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction that is enabled to display a hologram of a set of user

selectable instructions to activate a second set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers.
[0087] The present disclosure provides for a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction that is enabled to activate the second set of pre¬defined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers by voice signal from the user.
[0088] The present disclosure provides for a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction that facilitates attachment between the one or more remote controllers by magnetic coupling units in the form of bar and plug. [0089] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a reconfigurable interface device for audio-visual interaction that is configured to be comfortably held by the user using a set of gripping equipment.

We Claim:

1. A reconfigurable interface device (100) for audio-visual interaction, said device comprising:
one or more remote controllers (102) configured to control audio-visual interaction, wherein the one or more remote controllers comprising:
a set of keys (104) to detect a first set of input signals from an user, wherein the first set of input signals are associated with a first set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers (102);
a set of display units (108) to display a set of instructions, wherein one of the set of instructions are configured to be selected by the user and wherein, the set of instructions pertain to a second set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers (102);
a set of sensors (106) to receive a second set of input signals from the user, wherein the second set of input signals pertain to one of the set of instructions selected by the user and wherein, the set of instructions are displayed by the set of display units (108);
a set of processing units (114) with one or more processors (302) coupled with a memory (304), the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors and configured to:
receive a first set of data packets from the set of keys (104), wherein the first set of data packets are associated with the first set of input signals from the user, wherein the first set input signals correspond to selection of one of the first set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more remote controllers (102);

compare the received first set of data packets with a first set of predefined logical values corresponding to each of the set of keys (104), wherein the first set of predefined logical values are received from the database, communicatively coupled to the set of processing units (114);
generate a second set of data packets from the received first set of data packets, wherein the second set of data packets are configured to activate the first set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more controllers (102);
transmit a third set of data packets to the set of display units (108), wherein the third set of data packets pertain to the set of instructions configured to be selected by the user and wherein, the set of instructions are associated with the second set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more controllers (102);
receive a fourth set of data packets from the set of sensors (106), wherein the fourth set of data packets is associated with the second set of input signals from the user, wherein the second set of input signals is generated upon selection of one of the set of instructions displayed by the set of display units (108);
extract, from the received fourth set of data packets, a second set of logical values corresponding to the selected instruction from the set of instructions pertaining to the third set of data packets;
compare the extracted set of logical values with a second set of predefined logical values corresponding to each of the set of instructions, wherein the second set of predefined logical values are received from the database,

communicatively coupled to the set of processing units (114);
generate a fifth set of data packets, corresponding to the fourth set of data packets, wherein the fifth set of data packets are configured to activate one of the second set of pre-defined functionalities of the one or more controllers (102).
2. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more remote controllers are configured to facilitate single and double handed operation by the user, wherein the one or more remote controllers are detached from one another and, wherein each of the one or more remote controllers is operated by one hand of the user.
3. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more remote controllers (102) are configured to facilitate double handed operation by the user, wherein the one or more remote controllers (102) are attached to one another and, wherein each of the one or more remote controllers (102) is operated by one hand of the user.
4. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more remote controllers (102) are configured to attach with one another by a set of magnetic coupling units (110).
5. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the set of keys (104) are configured to be touch sensitive and wherein, the set of keys (104) are coupled to a predefined area on the surface of the one or more remote controllers (102).
6. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the set of display units (108) are configured to display the set of instructions in the form of a hologram, wherein one of the set of instructions is selected by the user.
7. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of sensors (106) include voice sensors configured to detect voice signals, wherein, the voice signals correspond to the second set of input signals received from the user.

8. The device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the one or more remote controllers (102) are configured to be held by the user, using a set of gripping equipment (112).

Documents

Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202111021499-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
2 202111021499-POWER OF AUTHORITY [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
3 202111021499-FORM FOR STARTUP [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
4 202111021499-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
5 202111021499-FORM 1 [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
6 202111021499-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
7 202111021499-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
8 202111021499-DRAWINGS [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
9 202111021499-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
10 202111021499-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [12-05-2021(online)].pdf 2021-05-12
11 202111021499-Proof of Right [10-07-2021(online)].pdf 2021-07-10
12 202111021499-FORM 18 [24-01-2023(online)].pdf 2023-01-24
13 202111021499-FER.pdf 2024-01-16
14 202111021499-FORM-26 [13-07-2024(online)].pdf 2024-07-13
15 202111021499-FER_SER_REPLY [13-07-2024(online)].pdf 2024-07-13
16 202111021499-DRAWING [13-07-2024(online)].pdf 2024-07-13
17 202111021499-CORRESPONDENCE [13-07-2024(online)].pdf 2024-07-13

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