Switching an application, user and security context based on device orientation
First Claim
1. A computer supporting a plurality of user contexts comprising:
- a component adapted for use in a plurality of orientations;
a memory for storing data corresponding to a plurality of contexts, each of the plurality of user contexts corresponding to a respective unique user;
a sensor for reporting an orientation of the component; and
a processing unit coupled to the sensor, wherein the processing unit selects a first one of the plurality of user contexts from the plurality of user contexts responsive to a first orientation of the component and a second one of the plurality of user contexts responsive to a second orientation of the component.
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Abstract
A computer is adapted for changing one or more of the application, security, or user contexts based on the orientation of a component, such as a monitor. Changing the context responsive to the reorientation allows two or more users to use the same hardware to complete a transaction requiring at least two perspectives, for example, buyer and seller. In the background, transaction end points may be changed as well as establishment of a secure channel for supporting confidentiality of a user and their personal information. The computer so equipped may be applicable to many situations involving two parties, such as hospitals, personnel/human relations, banking, government benefits, and retail.
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18 Claims
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1. A computer supporting a plurality of user contexts comprising:
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a component adapted for use in a plurality of orientations; a memory for storing data corresponding to a plurality of contexts, each of the plurality of user contexts corresponding to a respective unique user; a sensor for reporting an orientation of the component; and a processing unit coupled to the sensor, wherein the processing unit selects a first one of the plurality of user contexts from the plurality of user contexts responsive to a first orientation of the component and a second one of the plurality of user contexts responsive to a second orientation of the component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A computer-readable memory device adapted to store executable instructions comprising:
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a first module for monitoring the orientation of a display logically coupled to a computer; and a second module for changing between a first security context to a second security context of the computer responsive to a change in the orientation of the display. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of adapting a computer for use in multiple contexts comprising:
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providing a component of the computer adapted for use in a plurality of orientations; associating an operating environment with the each of the plurality of orientations of the component; determining a current orientation from the plurality of orientations of the component of the computer; selecting the operating environment associated with the current orientation of the component; and establishing a first operating environment associated with a data entry context when the component is in a first orientation of the plurality of orientations and a second operating environment associated with an approval context when the component is in a second orientation of the plurality of orientations. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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