ENABLING DATA TRACKING WITHOUT REQUIRING DIRECT CONTACT

摘要

A system and method for activating and deactivating a device that is capable of performing monitoring functions such as the recording of physical parameters such as heart rate, time exercised, or capable of recording using a video camera, and may be referred to as a Tracker, wherein the system and method enables a user to quickly activate or deactivate a function by simple movement of a signaling device near the Tracker, wherein the Tracker may be toggled on and off whenever the signaling device is moved adjacent to the Tracker, and wherein toggling may be indicated by an audible, visual and/or haptic indicator.

主权项

1. A method for controlling a device using a non-contact gesture, said method comprising the steps of:
providing a tracking device that records or monitors data, the tracking device including a means for activating and deactivating the tracking device; providing a signaling device for transmitting a signal to the tracking device, wherein the signal may deactivate the tracking device or activate the tracking device by toggling the means for activating and deactivating the tracking device; and performing a non-contact gesture by bringing the signaling device to within a predetermined distance of the tracking device to cause the tracking device to perform a toggling event from a current state to a different state.