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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE

  • US 20090009233A1
  • Filed: 07/03/2007
  • Published: 01/08/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/03/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling at least one function of a plurality of functions of a handheld electronic device, the method comprising:

  • determining whether the handheld electronic device is docked in an external accessory, wherein the external accessory is movably coupled to a swivel;

    measuring a first magnetic field density corresponding to an angular position of the swivel with respect to the external accessory when the handheld electronic device is docked in the external accessory; and

    generating a signal to activate the at least one function based on an electrical parameter, wherein the electrical parameter is based on the measured first magnetic field density.

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