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Apple Working On Auto-Zooming Content, iPhone Vibration Noise Suppression
Author: Margo Tipton
Apple has a couple new patent applications this morning, spotted by AppleInsider and detailing two very useful features for mobile devices. The first is a method for detecting and adjusting noise resulting from an iPhone vibrating in silent mode, and the second is a design for auto-zooming of content based on the proximity of a user’s face to a screen to present content at the best size for reading depending on how close they are and what they’re looking at.
The vibration motor patent is intended to make silent mode on an iPhone truly silent, by eliminating the noise it can make when the phone is on a flat, hard surface and notifications come in. With a phone call, that can become a major annoyance, especially if you’re not in a position to be able to get to the phone to silence it right away. To remedy this, Apple has worked out a system where microphones or motion sensors on a device can pick up on cues that indicate a phone is making a lot of noise, and change the vibration levels and patterns to compensate and minimize rattle.
Apple covers two types of vibration motors in this patent, including the rotational model it uses in the current iPhone 5 and older models, and the linear magnetic version it implemented in the iPhone 4S and CDMA iPhone 4. Methods to compensate for excessive vibration in both are described, and Apple also addresses how to still provide notifications that will signal a user even if vibration has to be turned way down, describing visual feedback and soft audio alerts that would actually still be quieter than an iPhone rumbling on a hard table top. Already, users can set their camera flash LED to provide notifications via their iPhone’s accessibility settings, which is one way to get around having either an audible or vibration alert signal.
The other patent filing that turned up today describes a replacement for pinch-to-zoom, which provides a way to dynamically alter the size of content based on how close a user gets to the screen. Text and images can both be enlarged or reduced according to what a device’s camera, proximity sensor or SONAR sensor (which Apple described in a previous patent) tells the system about how far away a user’s face is. In one mode called “comfort,” the system would zoom out on content when a user gets close to the screen, and enlarge it when they back further way, making it more convenient and easier to read in each situation. In another mode, called “zoom,” the action is reversed, which could come in handy for more visual content, like if you’re surveying a full painting at a distance, and then move in close for a look at some particular detail.
If executed well, this could come in handy as a replacement or supplement for the pinch-to-zoom gesture on small-screened devices especially, where zooming in and out is a constant, repetitive process, especially when viewing web content and trying to navigate full web sites not optimized for mobile. Both the zooming and the vibration alert patent show Apple’s attention to the finer details of the smartphone user experience, and while neither of these designs may ever make it to market, you can tell Apple’s aware of where its devices (and smartphones in general) offer opportunities to significantly improve a user’s enjoyment of their phone.
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Thrustmaster unveils Ferrari Vibration GT Cockpit 458 Italia Edition and Ferarri gamepad for Xbox 360, we go hands on
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It’s been almost a year since Thrustmaster rolled out its first replica Ferrari 458 Italia racing wheel and pedal set for Xbox 360, and the company’s finally outed its successor: the Ferrari Vibration GT Cockpit 458 Italia Edition. Like its elder, the GT Cockpit has an 11.2-inch replica of the Ferrari 458 Italia’s steering wheel, with A,B, X and Y buttons in place of turn signals and an Engine Start button that’s actually a d-pad. It also sports brushed metal paddle shifters and 16-bit resolution to ensure a realistic digital driving experience. However, the new wheel is attached to a base sporting a pair of stamped steel pedals via an adjustable steering column. The whole thing has metal underpinnings and weighs 22 pounds to provide stability as you virtually race around Sebring or Laguna Seca. Plus, it’s foldable, so you can easily stow it out of the way when you’re not doing your best Stig impersonation.
In addition to the GT Cockpit, Thrustmaster has also outed the GPX LightBack Ferrari F1 Edition Gamepad. It largely looks like a standard corded 360 controller, with a Ferrari-style white and red paint job (replete with racing sponsor logos), backlit thumbsticks and two rows of LEDs at the top of the controller. The LEDs are programmed to provide visual indicators for engine speed or baking power, and the thumbsticks have been tweaked to be more precise than those on other available 360 gamepads. The F1 gamepad’s up for pre-order today for $ 49.99, and the GT Cockpit can be yours in September for $ 300. Wanna know more? Check out our hands (and feet)-on impressions after the break.
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The MapBag: Know Where You Are Through The Power Of Vibration
Author: Troy Sorbo
Every few weeks I pop up out of the New York subway and forget where I am. I’ll start heading east when I wanted to west and north when I wanted to go south. East and west are the worst because it’s a long block before I usually realize I’m going the wrong way and, regardless of all of the potentially cues around me (street numbers, landmarks) I will invariably have to turn around a few times.
Well this bag, really a DIY project, aims to assist us in our travels. The device is sewn into a messenger bag and uses an Arduino board, a GPS chipset, and eight tiny motors. You set a direction or a waypoint and start moving. As you traverse the streetscape, the motors vibrate to tell you where you’re headed, like a sensory compass. After a few days, the creator, Josh, found it became second nature to depend on the vibrations to sense his position in the city.
The microcontroller constantly evaluates the wearer’s current heading and the location of magnetic North, or the relative location of a user-defined waypoint (such as home). The microcontroller informs the wearer of compass information through the vibration motors, basically allowing you to read a compass with your body.
Regardless, I would totally build this thing if I weren’t afraid I’d mess it up and have it lead me into the East River.
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iPod Touch: No Vibration, Only 256MB Of RAM, Slightly Inferior Screen
Author: Alexander McQueen
The teardowns and close-lookings-at of the new iPod touch have revealed a few things. First, there actually is no vibrating motor, as thought earlier, and second, the new iPod touch has half of the iPhone 4′s RAM at 256MB. What does this mean?
Well, considering 256MB is more than enough to run pretty much everything out there, I don’t think we’re going to see much in the way of serious performance differences here. Probably it would help with multitasking, handling video in the iMovie app, and browsing large web pages and galleries. But most of the time things should be dandy.
The screen is also slightly worse on the iPod touch, which is something we’ve seen before. I’ll wait until more professional comparisons are done before making a big deal out of that.
We’re still waiting to hear a legitimate reason for limiting the rear camera to 960×720 stills, though.
Props to CrunchGear
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Nikon Coolpix S70 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3.5-inch OLED Touch Screen and 5x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom (Champagne & Light Brown)
Author: Antonio Pierce
- 12.1-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
- Bright, 3.5-inch touch-panel OLED with Clear Color Display
- 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens; 5-way VR image stabilization system
- Record 720p HD movies with sound
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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12 MP Coolpix S70 Champ/Brown
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Nikon Coolpix S70 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3.5-inch OLED Touch Screen and 5x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom (Red)
Author: Stefanie Jenkins
- 12.1-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
- Bright, 3.5-inch touch-panel OLED with Clear Color Display
- 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens; 5-way VR image stabilization system
- Record 720p HD movies with sound
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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Stylish 12.1 mega-pixel multi-touch screen camera with high-quality 3.5-inch clear color organic LED monitor, high-definition movie recording and a host of automatic functions that make it easy to achieve fantastic results. Tremendous fun to use, operation is both quick and intuitive: you only need to touch your subject on the screen to take a picture and the multi-touch technology means you can use two fingers at once to scroll through your results. The extra-large and incredibly clear 3.5-inch OLED monitor enhances both shooting and playback, while the ultra-slim body offers exceptional take-anywhere portability. The Coolpix S70 is a great way to discover the magic of touch-screen photography.
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Nikon Coolpix S70 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3.5-inch OLED Touch Screen and 5x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom (Champagne & Beige)
Author: Tiffany Shoman
- 12.1-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
- Bright, 3.5-inch touch-panel OLED with Clear Color Display
- 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens; 5-way VR image stabilization system
- Record 720p HD movies with sound
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Product Description
Stylish 12.1 mega-pixel multi-touch screen camera with high-quality 3.5-inch clear color organic LED monitor, high-definition movie recording and a host of automatic functions that make it easy to achieve fantastic results. Tremendous fun to use, operation is both quick and intuitive: you only need to touch your subject on the screen to take a picture and the multi-touch technology means you can use two fingers at once to scroll through your results. The extra-large and incredibly clear 3.5-inch OLED monitor enhances both shooting and playback, while the ultra-slim body offers exceptional take-anywhere portability. The Coolpix S70 is a great way to discover the magic of touch-screen photography.
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Nikon Coolpix S70 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3.5-inch OLED Touch Screen and 5x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom (Black & Black)
Author: Tech Blogger
- 12.1-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
- Bright, 3.5-inch touch-panel OLED with Clear Color Display
- 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens; 5-way VR image stabilization system
- Record 720p HD movies with sound
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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12.1-megapixel effective recording * 5X optical zoom (4X digital/20X total zoom) * optical and digital image stabilization * 3-1/2″ OLED touchscreen with anti-reflection coating * 35mm equivalent focal length: 28-140mm * top JPEG resolution: 4000 x 3000 * face priority autofocus for better portraits * in-camera automatic red-eye correction * smile mode automatically snaps the shutter when the camera detects a smiling subject * touch autofocus tracks a subject you select on-screen and readjusts focus and exposure as he moves around the scene * D-Lighting in-camera editing brightens dark areas of recorded images *
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Nikon Coolpix S70 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3.5-inch OLED Touch Screen and 5x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction
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- 12.1-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
- Bright, 3.5-inch touch-panel OLED with Clear Color Display
- 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens; 5-way VR image stabilization system
- Record 720p HD movies with sound
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Product Description
12.1-megapixel effective recording * 5X optical zoom (4X digital/20X total zoom) * optical and digital image stabilization * 3-1/2″ OLED touchscreen with anti-reflection coating * 35mm equivalent focal length: 28-140mm * top JPEG resolution: 4000 x 3000 * face priority autofocus for better portraits * in-camera automatic red-eye correction * smile mode automatically snaps the shutter when the camera detects a smiling subject * touch autofocus tracks a subject you select on-screen and readjusts focus and exposure as he moves around the scene * D-Lighting in-camera editing brightens dark areas of recorded images *
