Orientation-sensitive signal output
US7389591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/70
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The selection and output of a signal, such as an alphanumeric character, is provided depending upon the orientation of a device, such as a mobile telephone. In particular, a neutral position of a device is determined in relation to at least a first axis, the device including at least a first control associated with a first plurality of output signals, and an angular displacement of the device is measured about at least the first axis. A selection of the first control is also received, and one of the first plurality of output signals is output based at least upon the selection and the angular displacement.
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