Method and handheld electronic device for detecting and...

Details Method and handheld electronic device for detecting and... Method and handheld electronic device for detecting and...

2009-01-27

2011-10-25

Hunnings, Travis (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S540000, C455S550100

Reexamination Certificate

active

08044818

ABSTRACT:
A method and handheld electronic device for detecting and providing notification of a device drop are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method for detecting and providing notification of a device drop on an electronic device, comprising: measuring acceleration using an accelerometer of the electronic device; monitoring for and detecting freefall events in accordance with the acceleration measurements; and issuing an alert when a freefall event is detected.

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