Samsung patents smartwatch with touchless gesture controlsMay 27, 2014 - 18:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Samsung has filed a patent for a smartwatch device with touchless gesture controls, Digital Spy reported. Published by Sammy Today, the document describes a timepiece with a rounded face that the wearer interacts with through hand movements. The watch detects hand motions via its camera sensor and translates them into on-screen commands. Samsung is said to have equipped the device with several other smart sensors, including a barcode reader, a fitness tracker, image search, translation tools and object recognition technology. The smartwatch will not be limited to the wearer's wrist, with the patent noting that it can also be clipped to belts and clothing, as well as hung around their neck. It was previously reported that Samsung is developing an iteration of its Gear smartwatch that is capable of providing phone call functionality without being synced to a handset. Photo: Samsung Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |