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Systems and methods for providing device usage data

US10298471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2016
Grant dateMay 21, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/80
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Included are embodiments of a system for monitoring device usage. The system may include a handheld device for performing an action, where the handheld device includes an engagement sensor and a computer that includes a processor and a memory component. The memory component stores logic that causes the computer to determine a minimum device engagement time of the handheld device. In some embodiments, the logic causes the computer to receive output data from the engagement sensor, where the output data includes an actual device engagement time, determine if the actual device engagement time is at least as long as the minimum device engagement time, and in response to determining that the actual device engagement time is at least as long as the minimum device engagement time, determine the action taken by the handheld device.

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