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Methods and apparatuses for operating a portable device based on an accelerometer

US7688306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2004
Grant dateMar 30, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2200/1637
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for operating a portable device based on an accelerometer are described. According to one embodiment of the invention, an accelerometer attached to a portable device detects a movement of the portable device. In response, a machine executable code is executed within the portable device to perform one or more predetermined user configurable operations. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.

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