Proximity-initiated physical mobile device gestures
US9721411B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2209/63
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An interaction spot is provided that may detect the presence of an electronic device such as a smartphone. A user may make a physical motion with the smartphone proximal to the interaction spot such as moving it upward. The interaction spot may communicate with a second device such as a light or a household appliance. A setting of the second device may be adjusted based on the motion of the electronic device.
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