Proximity-based power switch appearance
US10790823B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/96079
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device may include a proximity sensor, a touch sensor, and one or more light emitting elements. The touch sensor may be configured to detect touch input provided on a surface of the electronic device at a location in front of the touch sensor for purposes of powering on the electronic device. Prior to powering on the electronic device, a location of the touch sensor may remain inconspicuous. When the proximity sensor detects an object, such as a user, which moves within a threshold distance from a surface of the electronic device, the location of the touch sensor can be made conspicuous. After the power switch is made conspicuous, the user is able to see where to provide touch input on the electronic device to power on the electronic device.
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