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Method and apparatus for controlling a computing system

US8018435B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2004
Grant dateSep 13, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2028

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

Abstract

A handheld computing device is introduced comprising a motion detection sensor(s) and a motion control agent. The motion detection sensor(s) detect motion of the computing device in one or more of six (6) fields of motion and generate an indication of such motion. The motion control agent, responsive to the indications of motion received from the motion sensors, generate control signals to modify one or more of the operating state and/or the displayed content of the computing device based, at least in part, on the received indications.

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