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Integration of sensors and other electronic components

US8611095B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2011
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2031

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  • 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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