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Electronic device and method for detecting presence and motion

  • US 9,316,736 B2
  • Filed: 12/12/2013
  • Issued: 04/19/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electronic device comprising:

  • a housing comprising;

    a first corner having a first plurality of openings formed thereon;

    a second corner, diagonally opposite the first corner, having a second plurality of openings formed thereon;

    a third corner; and

    a fourth corner, diagonally opposite the third corner;

    a first infrared (“

    IR”

    ) sensor proximate to the first corner and having an unobstructed path and line of sight to outside of the electronic device via the first plurality of openings;

    a second IR sensor proximate to the second corner and having an unobstructed path and line of sight to outside of the electronic device via the second plurality of openings;

    wherein the first plurality of openings are oriented toward the first IR sensor in different directions; and

    wherein the second plurality of openings are oriented toward the second IR sensor in different directions.

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