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Activity sensing interface between a computer and an input peripheral

  • US 6,560,711 B1
  • Filed: 08/27/2001
  • Issued: 05/06/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/24/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An activity sensing interface apparatus interposed between a computer and an input peripheral, the computer including security software normally operational to secure the computer when no user input to the computer at the input peripheral occurs for a period of time, said apparatus comprising:

  • sensing means for sensing presence or absence of a user in the immediate vicinity of the computer and for providing proximity signals pertaining to the presence or absence of the user; and

    control means for receiving said proximity signals and monitoring input to the computer from the input peripheral and responsive thereto generating a signal at the computer when user proximity together with user input inactivity at the input peripheral for a selected period of time are detected, said signal operating to cause delay in normal enablement of the computer'"'"'s security software.

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