Computing device that detects hand presence in order to automate the transition of states
US8199006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computing device is configured to make a determination as to whether a device is being held in a hand. In response to determining that the device is being held, the device transitions itself, or one or more of its hardware or software component, into a particular state of operation.
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