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Handheld writing implement form factor mobile device

  • US 10,341,478 B2
  • Filed: 09/26/2017
  • Issued: 07/02/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/03/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving a user input by a handheld device having a display, a non-display surface the handheld device formed in a shape of a handheld writing implement having an elongated dimension at least half of whose length is occupied by the display, a chassis of the handheld device opposite the display formed into a plurality of angled surfaces, the chassis of the handheld device to enable viewing of the display in an inclined position;

    determining an environment cue proximate to the handheld device, and a physical property of the handheld device, the environment cue comprising an amount of ambient light proximate to the handheld device, and the physical property comprising a velocity of the handheld device and an acceleration of the handheld device; and

    interpreting the user input based on the environment cue proximate to the handheld device and the physical property of the handheld device.

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