System, device and method for mobile device environment sensing and user feedback
US12055669B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/72
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure describes a system, device, and method for assisting a user to avoid contacting surfaces with their mobile device. An environment is sensed with one or more electronic sensors. The sensor readings are analyzed. Information is then provided to a user based on the analyzed sensor readings. The sensors may be configured so their sensor cones cross at a midpoint. Readings from the sensor(s) may be grouped according detection zone(s) corresponding to one or more areas about a mobile device. A computing module may control a feedback module according to detection zone readings. The feedback module may comprise an indicator for each detection zone. The indicator may be a vibration motor. The indicator may be a light. The computing module may set the colour of a light and/or control the vibrations based on the proximity of surfaces detected within the corresponding detection zone.
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