Slim electronic device with detector for unintentional activation
US8136736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K19/07703
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The device of the present invention, having at least one activation button, is further equipped with a sensor adapted to detect conditions under which unintentional triggering of the activation button is likely. The sensor is operatively coupled with the activation button to suspend its effect when the target conditions are being detected. The undesired side-effects of false button activations, including battery drain and activation counter drift, are thus avoided, increasing the device's lifespan and user convenience. In a particular embodiment, the sensor is a decoy button located near the activation button, which serves to de-activate the activation button.
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