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Apparatus and method for reorientation during sensed drop

US8872448B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2012
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/12
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus including at least one vibrator motor for vibrating the apparatus; a controller connected to the at least one vibrator motor; and at least one sensor connected to the controller. The at least one sensor is configured to sense drop motion of the apparatus. The controller is configured to control the at least one vibrator motor to change orientation of the apparatus during a portion of the drop motion.

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