High ambient motion environment detection eliminate accidental activation of a device
US7800044B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for determining when a device is placed in a high ambient motion environment (HAME). The method includes receiving sensor data, and based on the sensor data determining if the device has been placed in the HAME. When placement in the HAME is detected, the method further includes putting the device in a HAME mode. In one embodiment, putting the device in the HAME mode includes locking user input features.
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