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Patent drawing for Personal interfaces for independent living and health
US 7,675,504 B1
Computing US 7,675,504 B1 Expired

Personal interfaces for independent living and health

This invention describes a computer system that lets users interact with it by pointing a camera at specially designed paper pages or books. The camera, connected to a computer, recognizes specific markings on the paper, which then trigger the computer to perform actions like displaying health information, controlling home devices, or sending messages. The system is specifically designed for people who find traditional computer interfaces difficult.

Why it matters: Filed before modern computer vision and AI made robust image recognition commonplace. Today, a smartphone camera and advanced software can easily identify and interpret complex indicia on paper, making the core interaction far more reliable and simpler to implement than in 2006.

Status
ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
ModerateImage recognition software, database, custom pages

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