Systems and methods for transitioning between pedometer modes
US9255814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F15/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided that allow steps to be counted in multiple pedometer modes. For example, a pedometer application on an electronic device can count steps in an ambient mode of operation and a session mode of operation. By maintaining separate counters for each pedometer mode and continuously monitoring the desired mode of operation, the pedometer application can accurately count the number of steps during a certain time period. In response to detecting a change in the desired mode, the pedometer application can seamlessly switch to the corresponding mode counter. In some embodiments, the pedometer application can display graphical representations of historical step information for one or more pedometer modes.
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