User distance detection for enhanced interaction with a mobile device
US8515491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/12
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for displaying content on a mobile device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining content to display on the mobile device, obtaining distance information indicative of a distance that separates a user from the mobile device, accessing content-size data on the mobile device that is associated with the distance information, and adjusting a presentation of content on the mobile device based upon the content-size data.
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