Apple Inc.
Camera-assisted motion estimation for application control

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention generate estimates of device motion from two data sources on a computing device--a motion sensor and a camera. The device may compare the estimates to each other to determine if they agree. If they agree, the device may confirm that device motion estimates based on the motion sensor are accurate and may output those estimates to an application within the device. If the device motion estimates disagree, the device may alter the motion estimates obtained from the motion sensor before outputting them to the application.