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Method and apparatus for determining input

US9495536B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2012
Grant dateNov 15, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/08
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for determining an input are provided. The method includes authenticating an external device, when the external device approaches in a predetermined range; determining an area approached by the external device and determining whether the determined area is valid; and outputting a predetermined indication to a predetermined area related to the area approached by the external device.

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