Patent ID: 8503932
Filing Date: 2013-08-06
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A portable communication device comprising: a local wireless interface configured to receive motion signals indicative of motion of an associated remote motion input device from the remote motion input device, the portable communication device being in wireless communication with the remote motion input device via a local wireless link to receive the motion signals; a remote motion input device controller configured to receive the motion signals from the remote motion input device and to convert the received motion signals into input commands, wherein the portable communication device is configured to carry out a function according to the input commands; and a projector configured to project a virtual keypad on a remote object; wherein the portable communication device and the remote motion input device cooperate to provide text input in response to a user selecting keys on the virtual keypad; and wherein the motion signals are indicative of a spatial location of the remote motion input device relative to the virtual keypad.