IP Library Granted Patent US 8,836,802
Granted Patent B2
US 8,836,802 · App. 13/052,879 · Granted Sep 16, 2014

Method of defining camera scan movements using gestures

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,836,802
App. No.
13/052,879
Granted
Sep 16, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

Some embodiments relate to a method of displaying items on a touch-sensitive display. The method includes showing a camera on the touch-sensitive display and detecting contact with the camera on the touch-sensitive display. The method further includes manipulating the camera based on a gesture conducted on the touch-sensitive display, wherein the gesture includes making contact with the touch sensitive display at a plurality of locations. The plurality of locations are arranged in a pattern that defines operation of the camera. Other embodiments relate to a method that includes showing a menu on the touch-sensitive display that includes a plurality of camera movement operations and detecting contact with the camera on the touch-sensitive display. The method further includes detecting contact with the menu on the touch-sensitive display to select a particular camera movement operation and manipulating the camera based on a gesture conducted on the touch-sensitive display.

Claims (13)

1. A method of displaying items on a touch-sensitive display comprising:

showing a camera icon on the touch-sensitive display, wherein the touch-sensitive display illustrates a map of an area, wherein the camera icon defines a location of a camera within the area on the map;

using a digit that is part of a hand to make contact with the camera icon on the touch-sensitive display;

using a digit that is part of a hand to contact the touch sensitive display at a plurality of locations that are arranged in a pattern; and

tracing a digit that is part of a hand along the touch sensitive display to connect the pattern formed by the plurality of locations on the touch sensitive display to define operation of camera.

2. The method of claim 1 , using a digit that is part of a hand to contact the touch sensitive display at a plurality of locations that are arranged in a pattern includes showing the plurality of locations on the touch-sensitive display after the digit contacts the touch sensitive display at the plurality of locations.

3. The method of claim 2 , wherein tracing a digit that is part of a hand along the touch sensitive display to connect the pattern formed by the plurality of locations on the touch sensitive display to define operation of camera includes showing the pattern formed by the plurality of locations on the touch-sensitive display after the digit traces the pattern the touch sensitive display.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein showing a camera icon on the touch-sensitive display includes showing a two dimensional map on the touch-sensitive display.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein showing a camera icon on the touch-sensitive display includes showing a three dimensional model on the touch-sensitive display.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein tracing a digit that is part of a hand along the touch sensitive display to connect the pattern formed by the plurality of locations on the touch sensitive display to define operation of camera includes manipulating zoom functioning of the camera based on the pattern of the plurality of locations on the touch sensitive display.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein tracing a digit that is part of a hand along the touch sensitive display to connect the pattern formed by the plurality of locations on the touch sensitive display to define operation of camera includes manipulating movement of the camera based on the pattern of the plurality of locations on the touch sensitive display.

8. The method of claim 7 , wherein manipulating movement of the camera based on the pattern of the plurality of locations on the touch sensitive display includes adjusting the tilt angle of the camera.

9. The method of claim 7 , wherein manipulating movement of the camera based on the pattern of the plurality of locations on the touch sensitive display includes adjusting the pan angle of the camera.

Assignments (4)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jun 12, 2025
From: ADEMCO INC.
To: RESIDEO LLC
Reel/Frame 071546/0001 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE PREVIOUS RECORDING BY NULLIFICATION. THE INCORRECTLY RECORDED PATENT NUMBERS 8545483, 8612538 AND 6402691 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 047909 FRAME: 0425. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Jun 12, 2019
From: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
To: ADEMCO INC.
Reel/Frame 050431/0053 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 14, 2018
From: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
To: ADEMCO INC.
Reel/Frame 047909/0425 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 26, 2018
From: ADEMCO INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 047337/0577 →