Orientation dependent functionality of an electronic device

Details Orientation dependent functionality of an electronic device Orientation dependent functionality of an electronic device

2007-01-02

2007-01-02

Hailu, Tadesse (Department: 2173)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

Gesture-based

C715S864000, C715S700000, C715S866000, C345S001300

Reexamination Certificate

active

10006525

ABSTRACT:
An electronic device is provided that includes a housing, a plurality of modules, a sensor and a selection mechanism. The housing has multiple housing segments, with each segment housing one of the plurality of modules. The sensor detects an orientation of the electronic device. The selection mechanism automatically selects at least one, but nor all, of the plurality of modules to be active, based on the detected orientation of the electronic device.

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