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System and method of determining whether an electronic device is in contact with a human body

US10802572B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2017
Grant dateOct 13, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system may include a motion sensor configured to generate a motion signal in response to a movement of an electronic device, and at least one feature detection circuit configured to determine at least one metric based on the motion signal. The system may further include a classifying circuit configured to determine whether the electronic device is in contact with a human body based on the at least one metric.

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