System including a sleep detection mechanism
US9395792B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus of using sleep monitoring is described. The method comprises monitoring the user's state using a plurality of sensors in a sensor system and detecting when the user is falling asleep. The method further comprises turning off a wireless connection in the mobile device in response to the user falling asleep, such that the system does not synchronize between the mobile device and a display device while the user is asleep.
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