User interfaces for electronic devices
First Claim
1. An electronic device comprising a transmitter configured to transmit ultrasonic signals, a receiver configured to receive reflections of said ultrasonic signals, wherein the device is adapted to control a function thereof in dependence on said received reflections, the device being arranged to measure one of a plurality of levels of interference from signals or noise to give a measured level of interference, the device further comprising an indicating arrangement providing to a user an indication of a presence of said signals or noise, wherein the indicating arrangement is configured to give an indication of said measured level of interference and wherein the indicating arrangement is further configured to indicate at least one of a direction to a source of interference and a distance to a source of interference.
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Abstract
An electronic device comprises a transmitter 6 for transmitting ultrasonic signals, a receiver 8 for receiving reflections 20 of said ultrasonic signals, wherein the device is adapted to control a function thereof in dependence on said received reflections, the device further comprising means for providing to a user an indication 14 of the presence of signals or noise which could interfere with said reflections.
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- 1. An electronic device comprising a transmitter configured to transmit ultrasonic signals, a receiver configured to receive reflections of said ultrasonic signals, wherein the device is adapted to control a function thereof in dependence on said received reflections, the device being arranged to measure one of a plurality of levels of interference from signals or noise to give a measured level of interference, the device further comprising an indicating arrangement providing to a user an indication of a presence of said signals or noise, wherein the indicating arrangement is configured to give an indication of said measured level of interference and wherein the indicating arrangement is further configured to indicate at least one of a direction to a source of interference and a distance to a source of interference.
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