Proximity wakeup
US8811685B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2111
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one general aspect, a method of logging a user in to an apparatus may include automatically detecting, a sensor operably coupled with the apparatus, the presence of a user within a detection area. The method may also include automatically determining the identity of the user in response to detecting the presence of the user within the detection area. The method may further include automatically logging the identified user in to the apparatus based on the determined identity of the user.
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