Mobile communication terminal with humidity sensor
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Abstract
A mobile communication terminal with a processor control is disclosed, wherein the terminal includes at least one independent humidity sensor controlled by the processor to detect humidity for the purpose of reducing or preventing corrosion in the mobile communication terminal. Upon detection of humidity, either a complete or partial shut down of the mobile communication terminal is effected. In particular, during a partial shut down, those components necessary for detection of humidity and for reactivating the mobile communication terminal remain active. Additionally, functional components are protected from corrosion by reducing voltage differentials when humidity is detected.
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8. A mobile communication terminal comprising:
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a processor control for processor-based handling of associated functions;
a humidity sensor controlled by the processor control and configured to detect humidity;
wherein the processor control is configured to initiate at a predetermined time one of a complete or partial shutdown of functional groups of the mobile communication terminal when humidity is detected by the humidity sensor. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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