Method and apparatus for automatically changing operating modes in a mobile device
US8886252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/68
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for automatically changing the operating mode of a mobile device in response to changes in positioning or the use of the device includes multiple sensors that provide information relating to the mobile device and its environment. The sensors determine positioning information, incident light intensity, and object proximity and detect the presence of a pointer device. The system monitors the sensors and applications executed by the operating system. Based on the monitoring, the system changes the operating mode of the mobile device.
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