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Context aware functionality in an electronic device

US9495307B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2013
Grant dateNov 15, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/385
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating a portable electronic device includes receiving an identifier associated with an accessory connected to the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device then determines a set of actions to be performed for that accessory based on the received identifier. The portable electronic device then performs the determined actions.

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