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Methods and systems for controlling an electronic device

US9173066B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2014
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B5/24
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to embodiments illustrated herein there is provided a method for controlling an electronic device. The method includes detecting, in a mobile device, a contact with the electronic device at a predetermined reference location on the electronic device. The method further includes tracking a movement of the mobile device from the predetermined reference location to a second location on the electronic device, wherein the second location corresponds to a first component of the electronic device. Additionally, the method includes receiving an input from a user to control one or more functionalities of the first component.

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