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User distance detection for enhanced interaction with a mobile device

US8515491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2011
Grant dateAug 20, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 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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