LOW DISTRACTION INTERFACES

摘要

A low distraction interface can be provided for an electronic device by monitoring information such as a gaze direction of a user. A device can be configured to only display information to a user when the user is looking substantially toward the device, and can be configured to present that information in a way that is of minimal distraction to others nearby. The user can control aspects of the display by looking away from the device, continuing to look at the device for a period of time, or otherwise providing input without physically interacting with the device. Such an approach can be beneficial for settings such as business meetings where a user might want to obtain information from the device but does not want to appear inconsiderate by picking up and checking information on the device.

主权项

1. A method of providing a low distraction interface on an electronic device, comprising:
capturing image information using at least one image capture element of the electronic device; analyzing, using a processor of the electronic device, the image information to determine a gaze direction of a user with respect to the electronic device; displaying a determined type of information when the gaze direction of the user is determined to be substantially towards the electronic device; displaying additional information of the determined type of information when the gaze direction of the user is determined to be substantially towards the electronic device for at least a threshold period of time; and ceasing the display of the determined type of information when the gaze direction of the user is determined to be substantially away from the electronic device, wherein the display of information on the electronic device is operable to be controlled by the user through changes in gaze direction and without a requirement for physical interaction between the user and the electronic device.