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Movement sensor

  • US 8,704,427 B2
  • Filed: 04/23/2010
  • Issued: 04/22/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/02/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device, comprising:

  • a component including an electroactive polymer (EAP) material configured to generate a voltage in response to movement of the component;

    a voltage detector coupled to the component, the voltage detector configured to detect voltage generated by the component;

    processing logic configured to perform a function based on the detected voltage;

    a hinge coupling an upper portion of the device to a lower portion of the device, wherein at least a portion of the component is disposed in the hinge,wherein the component comprises a flexible strip that is configured to bend or un-bend when the device is opened, andwherein the processing logic is further configured to;

    determine that the device is open based on the detected voltage.

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