Apparatus and method for facilitating a user grasping a hand-held device
US9736280B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/12
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus that helps a user grasp a hand-held device (10) resting on an underlying surface (S) detects when the user is reaching for the hand-held device. In response to the detection, the apparatus performs an action that elevates at least a part of the hand-held device above the underlying surface. Elevating the hand-held device above the underlying surface allows the user to grasp and lift the hand-held device off of the underlying surface more easily.
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