Apparatus and method for obtaining inconspicuous user input on a mobile device
US9185536B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/16
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Mobile device, method for operating the same, and associated computer-readable instructions on a non-transitory medium for obtaining inconspicuous user input on a mobile device. The mobile device automatically detects whether an accessory port is engaged with an accessory, such as a headset, for example. In response to at least one change in an indication of the detection, the device automatically performs a sequence of operations. According to one particular embodiment, alarm sequence of operations can include a transmission of an alarm notification to a predefined recipient, for example.
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