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What would you think of context-based swipes and gestures used when display is off and proximity sensor not covered?

Just as an example, I could imagine actions like skip track, skip album, ffwd, fbwd using swipe-up, -down, -left, -right respectively, while media player is running.

The display could stay off, sparing a lot of energy.

Another one could be a special gesture for fast access to vital apps, such as camera or flashlight.

What would you think of context-based swipes and gestures used when display is off and proximity sensor not covered?

Just as an example, I could imagine actions like skip track, skip album, ffwd, fbwd using swipe-up, -down, -left, -right respectively, while media player is running.

The I know of lockscreen controls, and it has its justification. This alternative way the display could stay off, sparing a lot of energy.

Another one could be a special gesture for fast access to vital apps, such as camera or flashlight.

What would you think of context-based swipes and gestures used when display is off and proximity sensor not covered?

Just as an example, I could imagine actions like skip track, skip album, ffwd, fbwd using swipe-up, -down, -left, -right respectively, while media player is running. You might want to use it with high-end headphones or bt-speakers lacking answer buttons.

I know of lockscreen controls, and it has its justification. This alternative way the display could stay off, sparing a lot of energy.

Another one application could be a special gesture gestures for fast access to vital 'vital' apps, such as camera or flashlight.

What would you think of context-based swipes and gestures used when display is off and proximity sensor not covered?

Just as an example, I could imagine actions like skip track, skip album, ffwd, fbwd using swipe-up, -down, -left, -right respectively, while media player is running. You might want to use it with high-end headphones or bt-speakers lacking answer buttons.

I know of lockscreen controls, and it has its justification. This alternative way the display could stay off, sparing a lot of energy.

Another application could be special gestures for fast access to 'vital' apps, such as camera or flashlight.

What would you think of context-based swipes and gestures used when display is off and proximity sensor not covered?covered?

In fact we could extend the whole swipe spectrum to the next dimension.

Just as an example, I could imagine actions like skip track, skip album, ffwd, fbwd using swipe-up, -down, -left, -right respectively, while media player is running. You might want to use it with high-end headphones or bt-speakers lacking answer buttons.

I know of lockscreen controls, and it has its justification. This But this alternative way the display could stay off, sparing a lot of energy.

Another application could be special gestures for fast access to 'vital' apps, such as camera or flashlight.

You name it.

What would you think of context-based swipes and gestures used when display is off and proximity sensor not covered?

In fact we could extend the whole swipe spectrum to the next dimension.

Just as an example, I could imagine actions like skip track, skip album, ffwd, fbwd using swipe-up, -down, -left, -right respectively, while media player is running. You might want to use it with high-end headphones or bt-speakers lacking answer buttons.

I know of lockscreen controls, and it has its justification. But this alternative way the display could stay off, sparing a lot of energy.energy, saving time and movements.

Another application could be special gestures for fast access to 'vital' apps, such as camera or flashlight.

You name it.

What would you think of context-based swipes and gestures used when display is off and proximity sensor not covered?

In fact we could extend the whole swipe spectrum to the next dimension.

Just as an example, I could imagine actions like skip track, skip album, ffwd, fbwd using swipe-up, -down, -left, -right respectively, while media player is running. You might want to use it with high-end headphones or bt-speakers lacking answer buttons.

I know of lockscreen controls, and it has its justification. But this alternative way the display could stay off, sparing a lot of energy, saving time and movements.

Another application could be special gestures for fast access to 'vital' apps, such as camera or flashlight.

You name it.

What would you think of context-based swipes and gestures used when display is off and proximity sensor not covered?

In fact we could extend the whole swipe spectrum to the next dimension.

Just as an example, I could imagine actions like skip track, skip album, ffwd, fbwd using swipe-up, -down, -left, -right respectively, while media player is running. You might want to use it with high-end headphones or bt-speakers lacking answer buttons.

I know of lockscreen controls, and it has its justification. But this alternative way the display could stay off, sparing a lot of energy, saving time and movements.

Another application could be special gestures for fast access to 'vital' apps, such as camera or flashlight.

You name it.

What would you think of context-based swipes and gestures used when display is off and proximity sensor not covered?

In fact we could extend the whole swipe spectrum to the next dimension.

Generally I want to control as much as possible without having to turn on display since it is just a waste of energy for many actions.

Just as an example, I could imagine actions like skip track, skip album, ffwd, fbwd using swipe-up, -down, -left, -right respectively, while media player is running. You might want to use it with high-end headphones or bt-speakers lacking answer buttons.

I know of lockscreen controls, and it has its justification. But this alternative way the display could stay off, sparing a lot of energy, battery capacity, saving time and movements.

Another application could be special gestures for fast access to 'vital' apps, such as camera or flashlight.

You name it.

What would you think of context-based swipes and gestures used when display is off and proximity sensor not covered?

In fact we could extend the whole swipe spectrum to the next dimension.

Generally I want to control as much as possible without having to turn on display since it is just a waste of energy for many actions.

Just as an example, I could imagine actions like skip track, skip album, ffwd, fbwd using swipe-up, -down, -left, -right respectively, while media player is running. You might want to use it with high-end headphones or bt-speakers lacking answer buttons.

I know of lockscreen controls, and it has its justification. But this alternative way the display could stay off, sparing a lot of battery capacity, saving time and movements.

Another application could be special gestures for fast access to 'vital' apps, such as camera or flashlight.

You name it.As an extension to above said I could think of an app to manage, edit and assign custom gestures to different actions.

What would you think of context-based swipes and gestures used when display is off and proximity sensor not covered?

In fact we could extend the whole swipe spectrum to the next dimension.

Generally I want to control as much as possible without having to turn on display since it is just a waste of energy time and energy for many actions.actions. Additionally, for some actions I would not even need any visual clue, feedback or whatsoever.

Just as an example, I could imagine actions like skip track, skip album, ffwd, fbwd using swipe-up, -down, -left, -right respectively, while media player is running. You might want to use it with high-end headphones or bt-speakers lacking answer buttons.buttons. So for just skipping to next song I have to double-click power button and swipe on the minimised app cover. And what's worst, I actually have to look at the screen and even lift my arm when I am having a lie-down. :-)

I know of lockscreen controls, and it has its justification. But this alternative way the display could stay off, sparing a lot of battery capacity, saving time and movements.finger movements.

Another application could be special gestures for fast access to 'vital' apps, such as camera or flashlight.

As an extension to above said I could think of an app to manage, edit and assign custom gestures to different actions.

What would you think of context-based swipes and gestures used when display is off and proximity sensor not covered?

In fact we could extend the whole swipe spectrum to the next dimension.

Generally I want to control as much as possible without having to turn on display since it is just a waste of time and energy for many actions. Additionally, for some actions I would not even need any visual clue, feedback or whatsoever.

Just as an example, I could imagine actions like skip track, skip album, ffwd, fbwd using swipe-up, -down, -left, -right respectively, while media player is running. You might want to use it with headphones or bt-speakers lacking answer buttons. So for just skipping to next song I have to double-click power button and swipe on the minimised app cover. And what's worst, I actually have to look at the screen and even lift my arm when I am having a lie-down. :-)

I know of lockscreen controls, and it has its justification. But this alternative way the display could stay off, sparing a lot of battery capacity, saving time and finger movements.

Another application could be special gestures for fast access to 'vital' apps, such as camera or flashlight.

As an extension to above said I could think of an app to manage, edit and assign custom gestures to different actions.