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Electronic device and method for operating electronic device

US8976111B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2013
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/1677
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Electronic devices and methods for operating the electronic devices are disclosed. The method for operating an electronic device includes a first body and a second body that can be magnetically connected with each other. The method including: obtaining an attachment position at which the first body is attached to the second body; controlling the electronic device to operate in a first mode when the first body is attached to the second body at a first attachment position; and controlling the electronic device to operate in a second mode when the first body is attached to the second body at a second attachment position. The first attachment position is different from the second attachment position, and the first mode is different from the second mode.

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