Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Proximity Sensor: How It Works
Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Proximity Sensor, INNER BEAUTY®, is a software-based solution that replaces traditional hardware proximity sensors in smartphones. It accurately detects when a user holds the phone near their ear, allowing the device to automatically turn off the display and disable touch functionality. This prevents accidental screen actions, such as hanging up or dialing numbers, during calls.
Virtual Proximity Detection
Traditional proximity sensors use dedicated hardware components to detect the presence of a nearby object. However, Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Proximity Sensor leverages advanced AI algorithms, ultrasound, and sensor fusion to achieve the same functionality without requiring physical sensors.
The sensor uses AI to analyze data from the phone’s microphone and speaker. When a user raises the phone to their ear, the sound waves emitted from the speaker interact with the surrounding environment, including the user’s ear. The AI algorithm analyzes these sound reflections to determine the distance between the phone and the ear.
Benefits of AI Virtual Proximity Sensor
- Cost savings: Software-only solutions are significantly cheaper than hardware sensors.
- Eliminated sourcing risk: Global supply chain disruptions can impact hardware availability. AI software is not subject to these risks.
- Reduced power consumption: By turning off the screen during calls, the AI Virtual Proximity Sensor helps conserve battery life.
- Enhanced user experience: The sensor provides a seamless and reliable proximity detection experience, preventing accidental screen actions.
Deployment and Adoption
Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Proximity Sensor has gained widespread adoption in the smartphone industry. It is currently deployed in over 500 million devices, including smartphones from leading manufacturers such as vivo, Xiaomi, and Samsung.
Company Overview
Elliptic Labs is a global AI software company specializing in developing AI Virtual Smart Sensors. The company’s technology platform enables software-only sensors for motion detection, proximity detection, and other applications in smartphones, laptops, IoT devices, and automobiles. Elliptic Labs is headquartered in Norway and has operations worldwide.
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