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Electronic device with gesture detection system and methods for using the gesture detection system

US9029780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2013
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method in an electronic device, the method includes projecting infrared (“IR”) light from a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) disposed proximate to the perimeter of the electronic device, detecting, by a sensor, IR light originating from at least two of the plurality of LEDs reflected from off of a person, and carrying out a function based on the relative strength of the detected IR light from the LEDs.

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