Portable electronic device with activation sensor
US7196316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/12
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device having a first piece, a second piece moveable with respect to the first piece, and a position sensor operable to sense the position of the second piece relative to the first piece. The electronic device is operated in a first mode or a second mode dependent upon the position of the second piece relative to the first piece. Optionally, a proximity sensor is provided to detect the presence of a body in close proximity to the device when the second piece is in an open position relative to the first piece.
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