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Peek mode and graphical user interface (GUI) experience

US8847979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

23Claims

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Inventors

Samuel G. Smith · Cupertino, US
Matthew I. Brown · San Francisco, US
Nicholas Zambetti · San Francisco, US
Rohan Goel · Cupertino, US
Laura Charlotte Shumaker · San Mateo, US
Jeremy C. Franklin · San Rafael, US
Michael A. Cretella · San Jose, US
Paul Meade · San Mateo, US
Chris Mullens · Cupertino, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 12, 2012
Grant date	Sep 30, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 7, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG09G2360/144
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tablet device determines a spatial relationship between the tablet device and a protective cover. The tablet device operates in accordance with the spatial relationship.

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