Sensor screen saver
First Claim
1. A communication device comprising:
- at least one of a display screen for displaying information and a backlight for lighting a portion of the device;
a sensor for providing a command signal;
control means for controlling the operation of the device in response to the command signal;
wherein the device has a first mode in which the device utilizes power and a second mode in which the device utilizes less power than the first mode; and
wherein the command signal causes a change between the first mode and the second mode.
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Abstract
Mobile telephone handset or headset utilizes a sensor for determining whether a power-saving mode should be entered. The headset or handset includes at least one display screen for displaying communication information relative to the device, a sensor for providing a command signal, and control means for controlling operation of the display screen responsive to the command signal. The device has a first mode in which the display screen displays at least some information and a second mode in which the display screen utilizes less power than the first mode. The command signal causes a change between the first mode and the second mode. This Abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an Abstract that allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain subject matter of the technical disclosure. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
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23 Claims
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1. A communication device comprising:
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at least one of a display screen for displaying information and a backlight for lighting a portion of the device;
a sensor for providing a command signal;
control means for controlling the operation of the device in response to the command signal;
wherein the device has a first mode in which the device utilizes power and a second mode in which the device utilizes less power than the first mode; and
wherein the command signal causes a change between the first mode and the second mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of controlling the operation of a communication device, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing at least one sensor within the communication device;
transmitting a command signal for controlling operation of the device; and
controlling an amount of power provided to a portion of the device in response to the command signal. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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