Integration of sensors and other electronic components
US8611095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49204
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A proximity sensor for use in a portable computing device is described. In particular various embodiments of a proximity sensor which fit in an extremely small portion of a cellular phone, and accurately determine the presence of a user's head in close proximity to a surface of the cellular phone.
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