Spatial orientation control system
US10620688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device includes a housing having a battery installed within. A spatial orientation detection unit installed within the housing generates signals indicative of spatial orientation of the housing. The electronic device further includes a timer circuit, and a controller. The controller is communicably coupled with the battery, the spatial orientation detection unit, and the timer circuit. The controller periodically receives signals indicative of spatial orientation of the housing through the spatial orientation detection unit. The controller periodically determines spatial orientation of the housing based on the received signals. The controller determines whether spatial orientation of the housing corresponds to particular spatial orientation profiles at particular periodic intervals, and switches on the electronic device accordingly for a pre-determined time period.
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