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Method and handheld electronic device for detecting and providing notification of a device drop

  • US 8,519,858 B2
  • Filed: 11/27/2012
  • Issued: 08/27/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/27/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for providing notification of a device drop on an electronic device, the method comprising:

  • receiving first data from a first sensor;

    monitoring second data from at least one of a second sensor or input device to detect one or more secondary indications of a device drop; and

    issuing an alert when the first data indicates a freefall event and the second data indicates at least one secondary indication of a device drop has been detected.

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