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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER CONSERVATION IN A MULTI-ZONE INPUT DEVICE

  • US 20130120262A1
  • Filed: 11/14/2011
  • Published: 05/16/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/14/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • placing an input device in a passive mode of operation;

    periodically monitoring a displacement sensor of the input device;

    receiving an indication of displacement from the displacement sensor;

    placing the input device in an active mode of operation characterized by a power consumption level;

    determining a passing of a predetermined time period since receiving the indication of displacement;

    placing the input device in a second active mode of operation characterized by a second power consumption level less than the power consumption level;

    periodically monitoring one or more of a plurality of touch sensors;

    receiving an indication of input from the one or more of the plurality of touch sensors; and

    placing the input device in the active mode of operation.

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