Methods and apparatus to identify users of handheld computing devices
US9519909B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04H60/45
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus to identify users of handheld computing devices are disclosed. An example method includes generating, via a logic circuit, a first handling pattern indicative of a manner in which a handheld computing device is moved while the handheld computing device is presenting media; and storing the first handling pattern and corresponding user identification information in a database, handling patterns stored in the database to identify users of the handheld computing device.
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