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Light activated hold switch

  • US 20070156364A1
  • Filed: 12/29/2005
  • Published: 07/05/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A portable electronic device, comprising:

  • a control mechanism that provides an input mode and a hold mode for the portable electronic device;

    one or more input devices for inputting into the portable electronic device; and

    one or more sensors that provide cues for initiating an automatic hold feature, the automatic hold feature including switching between the input and hold modes based on the sensor output, the input devices being enabled when the portable electronic device is in the input mode, the input devices being disabled when the device is in the hold mode.

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