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/Human-computer Interface For Multimodal Conversational Interactions In Mobile Contexts
Abstract

A physical input from a user is detected at a sensor included in an annular member having a central opening. Audio from the user is received at a microphone included in the annular member. Feedback is provided to the user by a feedback indicator included in the annular member. The received audio is provided to a computing device from a communication interface included in the annular member.

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What is claimed is:

A physical input from a user is detected at a sensor included in an annular member having a central opening. Audio from the user is received at a microphone included in the annular member. Feedback is provided to the user by a feedback indicator included in the annular member. The received audio is provided to a computing device from a communication interface included in the annular member.
Timeline
Filed
03/12/2026
Published
07/16/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(3)
G06F 3/01:Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer (takes precedence G06F 3/16)
G06F 3/0346:with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a three-dimensional [3D] space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
G06F 3/16:Sound input; Sound output (speech processing G10L)