Electronic device, method, and computer-readable means for adjusting the sensor probing interval.

Abstract

Adjusting the sensor's polling interval. An electronic device detects contextual environmental data and positioning data, such as orientation and movement, to determine an activity state of the electronic device. A controller defines a polling interval for an open / closed position sensor that is connected to a moving portion connected to a base to detect an open / closed event. In response to the determination of a first activity state, the controller sets a first polling interval that mitigates power consumption. In response to the determination of a second activity state, the controller sets the polling interval to a second polling interval that is shorter than the first polling interval to reduce latency in detecting the open / closed event.

Description

1 / 36 Electronic device, method, and computer-readable means for adjusting the sensor probing interval. APPLICATION OF PRIORITY

[001] This application claims priority over U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 425,899, filed May 29, 2019, the contents of which are incorporated by reference in full. BASIS 1. Technical Field

[002] This disclosure generally refers to electronic devices that are configurable in an open and closed position and, in particular, to electronic devices having a moving portion and a sensor that detects an open / closed position of the moving portion. 2. Description of Related Art

[003] Some electronic devices include a movable portion that, in some devices, serves as a protective cover for components, such as a user interface device, when the user interface device is not in use. The movable portion can also reduce the overall size (or form factor) of the electronic device, making the device easier to store. For example, a smaller device, such as a cell phone, can be stored in a user's pocket. Electronic devices commonly known as having a movable portion, such as a sliding or hinged portion, include a magnetic or mechanical proximity sensor that detects when the movable portion is open or closed.

[004] Mechanical proximity sensors require little or no electrical power to operate. However, as mobile electronic devices can receive use Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 8 / 55 2 / 36 Frequent use, meaning many times during the day, proximity sensors with moving mechanical components tend to wear out and fail.

[005] Magnetic proximity sensors, such as Hall Effect sensors, also require little electrical power to operate and also have no moving mechanical components that are subject to wear. However, users of the electronic device may place the electronic device near strong magnetic fields that would negatively affect the magnetic proximity sensor, falsely detecting an actuation that did not occur or failing to detect an actuation that did occur. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[006] The description of the illustrative modalities can be read in conjunction with the attached figures. It will be appreciated that, for simplicity and clarity of illustration, the elements illustrated in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements are exaggerated in relation to other elements. Modalities that incorporate the teachings of this disclosure are shown and described in relation to the figures presented in this document, in which: FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a mobile electronic device having a reliable open / closed position sensor that is dynamically set to compensate for latency power consumption as contextually appropriate based on an activity state of the mobile electronic device, according to one or more modes; FIG. 2A is a front isometric view of an example mobile electronic device, in a folded position and Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 9 / 55 3 / 36 closed, according to one or more modalities; FIG. 2B is a front isometric view of the example mobile electronic device of FIG. 2A in a partially open position, according to one or more embodiments; FIG. 2C is a front isometric view of the example mobile electronic device of FIG. 2A in a fully open position, according to one or more embodiments; FIG. 3A is a front isometric view of an exemplary mobile electronic device with a moving portion in a retracted closed position, according to one or more embodiments; FIG. 3B is a front isometric view of the example mobile electronic device of FIG. 3A with a movable portion in an extended and open position, according to one or more embodiments; Figures 4A-B show a flow diagram of a method for balancing the power consumption of an inductive proximity sensor and the latency in activating or deactivating components and functions of the mobile electronic device after an opening / closing event, according to one or more modes; and Figures 5A-B provide a flow diagram of a method for dynamically balancing power consumption with the latency of an opening / closing event detection, in specific use cases of a mobile electronic device, according to one or more modes. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[007] According to aspects of the present innovation, a mobile electronic device, a method and a computer program product provide position detection. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 10 / 55 4 / 36 Open / Closed Position of a Moving Portion of the Mobile Electronic Device. The mobile electronic device has a moving portion connected to a base. An open / closed position sensor is attached to at least one of the base and the moving portion. The open / closed position sensor is electrically actuated to detect at least one open position and one closed position of the moving portion relative to the base. An activity sensor detects one or more of the following: (i) contextual environmental data; and (ii) positioning data related to at least one orientation and movement of the mobile electronic device. A controller is communicatively coupled to the open / closed position sensor and the activity sensor. The controller runs an open / closed position detection utility that enables the mobile electronic device to provide the specific functionality described herein.

[008] In one or more embodiments, open / closed position detection is performed by an electrically activated proximity sensor, such as an inductive proximity sensor, to avoid mechanical wear and inadvertent magnetic interaction with the external environment. A controller adjusts a probing interval of the electrically activated proximity sensor to optimize power consumption and reduce detection latency, based on an activity state of the mobile electronic device.

[009] In one or more embodiments, the functionality includes intermittent activation of the open / closed position sensor during an on cycle of a probing interval to detect a position of the moving portion. The functionality includes intermittent deactivation of the sensor. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 11 / 55 5 / 36 of open / closed position during an off-cycle of the probing interval to mitigate power consumption by the open / closed position sensor. According to one aspect of the disclosure, an off-cycle duration defines a latency period in detecting an open / closed event involving a transition between the open and closed positions of the moving portion. In response to the determination, based on input received from the open / closed position sensor, that the moving portion has transitioned between the closed and open positions, the functionality includes determining, based on data detected by the activity sensor, whether the moving electronic device is in a selection of: (i) a first activity state; and (ii) a second activity state. The first and second activity states are indicative, respectively, of a first and a second probability of transition of the moving portion between the closed and open positions.The first probability is lower than the second probability. For example, a first state can be determined for a mobile electronic device that is not readily accessible to a user, being stationary or in a dark compartment. When not easily accessible to the user, the moving portion is unlikely to change position. Furthermore, the mobile electronic device will likely change to a second state of motion before the user acts on the moving portion. Alternatively, the mobile electronic device may be in motion, being carried by and near, detected in the vicinity of a user. When the mobile electronic device is near the user, there is a higher probability that the user will choose to change position. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 12 / 55 6 / 36 of the mobile portion compared to when the mobile electronic device is not readily accessible to the user.

[0010] In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device is in the first activity state, the functionality includes adjusting the polling interval of the open / closed proximity switch to a first polling interval that reduces power consumption by the open / closed proximity switch. In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device is in the second activity state, the functionality includes adjusting the polling interval of the open / closed proximity switch to a second polling interval that is shorter than the first polling interval to reduce the latency period as compared to the first polling interval.

[0011] In the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, specific exemplary embodiments in which the various aspects of the disclosure can be practiced are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, it should be understood that other embodiments may be used and that logical, architectural, programmatic, mechanical, electrical and other changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. The following detailed description, therefore, should not be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. In the descriptions of the different views of the figures, similar elements are given names and reference numbers similar to that(s) of the figure(s). Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 13 / 55 7 / 36 previous(s). The specific numerals assigned to the elements are provided only to aid in description and are not intended to imply any limitations (structural or functional or otherwise) on the embodiment described. It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, the elements illustrated in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements are exaggerated in relation to other elements.

[0012] It is understood that the use of specific components, devices and / or parameter names, such as those of the execution utility, logic and / or firmware described in this document, are, for example only, and are not intended to imply any limitations on the embodiments described. Embodiments may thus be described with different nomenclature and / or terminology used to describe the components, devices, parameters, methods and / or functions herein, without limitation.References to any specific protocol or proprietary name in the description of one or more elements, features, or concepts of the modalities are provided only as examples of an implementation, and such references do not limit the extent of the claimed modalities to modalities in which different elements, features, protocols, or concept names are used. Thus, each term used in this document should be given its broadest interpretation, given the context in which that term is used.

[0013] As described below, the implementation of the functional features of the disclosure described herein is provided within processing devices and / or frameworks and may involve the use of a combination of hardware, firmware, Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 14 / 55 8 / 36 as well as various software-level constructs (e.g., program code and / or program instructions and / or pseudocode) that are executed to provide a specific utility for the device or a specific functional logic. The figures presented illustrate hardware and software components and / or logic components.

[0014] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the hardware components and basic configurations depicted in the figures may vary. The illustrative components are not intended to be exhaustive, but rather are representative to highlight the essential components used to implement aspects of the embodiments described. For example, other devices / components may be used in addition to or in place of the hardware and / or firmware depicted. The example depicted is not intended to imply architectural or other limitations with respect to the embodiments currently described and / or the general invention.

[0015] The description of the illustrative modalities can be read in conjunction with the attached figures. The modalities that incorporate the teachings of this disclosure are shown and described in relation to the figures presented in this document.

[0016] FIG. L is a functional block diagram illustrating an example mobile electronic device 100 having an open / closed position sensor 102 that reliably detects an open and closed position of the mobile portion 104 connected to the base 106 of the mobile electronic device 100. In one or more embodiments, the input / output of the subsystem 108 serves as an activity sensor to determine a state. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 15 / 55 9 / 36 of the activity of the mobile electronic device 100. The controller 110 of the mobile electronic device 100 activates the open and closed proximity sensor 102 according to a closed or dynamically adjusted polling interval based on the activity state to balance power consumption and latency in detecting the open / closed position. The controller 110 can turn on the power component of the sensor 112 during an on cycle of the polling interval to electrically activate the open / closed position sensor 102, followed by turning off the power component of the sensor 112 during an off cycle of the polling interval to deactivate the open / closed position sensor 102.

[0017] The mobile electronic device 100 may be one of several different types of devices, including, but not limited to, a mobile cellular phone, satellite phone or smartphone, a laptop, a netbook, an ultrabook, a networked smartwatch or networked sports / exercise watch and / or a tablet computing device or similar device that may include wireless communication functionality.As a device that supports wireless communication, the mobile electronic device 100 can be used as, and also referred to as, a system, device, subscriber unit, subscriber station, mobile station (MS), mobile, mobile device, remote station, remote terminal, user terminal, terminal, user agent, user device, a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phone, a wireless local circuit (WLL) station, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a computer workstation, a portable device with the capability to. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 16 / 55 10 / 36 wireless connection, a computing device or other processing devices connected to a wireless modem. All these various devices provide and / or include the hardware and software necessary to support the various wireless or wired communication functions as part of a communication system. The 10 / 36 mobile electronic device can also be an over-the-air link in a communication system. The 10 / 36 mobile electronic device may be intended to be portable, handheld, wearable, detachable, positioned in a fixed location, or mounted on a mobile vehicle. Examples of such 10 / 36 over-the-air link electronic devices include a wireless modem, an access point, a repeater, a kiosk or wireless-enabled device, a femtocell, a small coverage area node, and a wireless sensor, etc. The 10 / 36 mobile electronic device may have computing functionality geared towards local functionality without wide-area communication capabilities.

[0018] With reference now to the specific component composition and associated functionality of the components presented, the mobile electronic device 100 includes an OTA (over-the-air) communication subsystem 114 that communicates with the external OTA communication system 116. The mobile electronic device 100 provides computing and data storage functionality in support of OTA communication with the external OTA communication system 116. The mobile electronic device 100 also provides other functions with the controller 110, data storage subsystem 118, and input / output (I / O) subsystem 108, which are communicatively coupled to each other. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 17 / 55 11 / 36 via an interconnection system 120.

[0019] The OTA communication subsystem 114 includes communication module 122 that operates in baseband to encode data for transmission and decode received data, according to a predetermined communication protocol. The OTA communication subsystem 114 includes the radio frequency (RF) front end 124 having one or more modems 126. The modem(s) 126 modulate(s) baseband encoded data from communication module 122 into a carrier signal to provide a transmission signal that is amplified by the transmitter(s) 128. The modem(s) 126 demodulate(s) the signal received from node 130 detected by the antenna subsystem 132. The received signal is amplified and filtered by the receiver(s) 134, which demodulates the received encoded data from a received carrier signal. Antenna tuning circuit 138 adjusts an antenna impedance of antenna subsystem 132.Antenna tuning circuit 138 improves the efficiency of an antenna at the desired transmission or reception frequencies of transmitter(s) 128 and receiver(s) 134, respectively, within transceiver(s) 136. In one or more embodiments, the mobile electronic device 100 is near, or on, a body that generates a lossy dielectric effect for the mobile electronic device 100. Antenna tuning circuit 138 is electrically coupled to the antenna subsystem 132 to compensate for a lossy dielectric effect. Human proximity detection may be based on capacitive coupling of the person 140 with the antenna subsystem 132. The capacitive proximity detection component 142 of the RF front end 124 may trigger the... Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 18 / 55 12 / 36 transmission power controller 144 to limit the power of an uplink transmission. As an additional activity sensor for the mobile device 100, the capacitive proximity sensing component 142 can communicate a positive indication of human proximity. Human proximity sensing to the mobile electronic device 100 can generally be associated with an activity state having a higher probability of the user opening the mobile portion 104. An example of such a state is when the mobile electronic device 100 is being carried in one hand. However, there are exceptions where human proximity is not associated with a high probability of the user opening the mobile portion 104. Instead, with these exceptions, human proximity can occur in an activity state with a lower probability of the user opening the mobile portion 104.An example of such a state is when mobile electronic device 100 is stored in a compartment 146, such as a handbag, pocket, vehicle compartment, luggage, and locker. When mobile electronic device 100 is in such a compartment, additional context, such as low ambient light, etc., provides an indication that mobile electronic device 100 is in the first activity state, rather than the second activity state.

[0020] Controller 110 controls the OTA communication subsystem 114, the user interface device 148, and other functions and / or operations of the mobile electronic device 100. These functions and / or operations of the mobile electronic device 100 include, but are not limited to, application data processing and signal processing. The mobile electronic device 100 Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 19 / 55 13 / 36 may use equivalent hardware components for application data processing and signal processing. For example, mobile electronic device 100 may use special-purpose hardware, dedicated processors, general-purpose computers, microprocessor-based computers, microcontrollers, optical computers, analog computers, dedicated processors, and / or dedicated wired logic. As used in this document, the term communicatively coupled means that information signals are transmissible through various interconnections, including wired and / or wireless links, between components. The interconnections between components may be direct interconnections that include conductive transmission media or may be indirect interconnections that include one or more intermediate electrical components.

[0021] In one or more embodiments, the user interface device 148 is fixed to at least one of the base 106 and movable portion 104. The user interface device 148 is exposed when the movable portion 104 is in an open position and is at least partially hidden when the movable portion 104 is in the closed position. The motion sensor 149 of the input / output subsystem 108 can also trigger the activation of the user interface device 148. The ambient light sensor 150 of the input / output subsystem 108 can also trigger changes in the illumination level of the user interface device 148. The ambient light sensor 150, functionally used in combination with the optical proximity sensor 187b, can also be used as an activity sensor to determine when the user device Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 20 / 55 14 / 36 mobile 100 is stored in compartment 146. Although certain direct interconnections (interlink 120) are illustrated in FIG. 1, it should be understood that more, fewer, or different interconnections may be present in other embodiments.

[0022] In one or more embodiments, the controller 110, through the OTA communication subsystem 114, performs various types of OTA communication with the external OTA communication system 116. The OTA communication subsystem 114 can communicate with one or more personal access network (PAN) devices in the external OTA communication system 116, such as a smartwatch 151 and wireless headset 152 that are accessed via Bluetooth connection. In one or more modes, the OTA communication subsystem 114 communicates with one or more devices on a local network via a wireless local area network (WLAN) link provided by the WLAN node 130. The WLAN node 130 is, in turn, connected to the wide area network 156, such as the Internet.In one or more embodiments, the OTA communication subsystem 114 communicates with the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites 154 to obtain geospatial location information. In one or more embodiments, the OTA communication subsystem 114 communicates with the Radio Access Network (RAN) 158 having respective base stations (BSs) or cells 160. The RANs 158 are part of a wireless wide area network (WWAN) that is connected to a wide area network 156 and provides data and voice services. In one or more embodiments, the antenna subsystem 132 includes several antenna elements 162a-n that are individually tuned to selected RF bands to support different RF communication bands and protocols. The antenna elements 162a-n can be used in... Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 21 / 55 15 / 36 combination for multiple input multiple output (MIMO) operation for beam steering and spatial diversity.

[0023] The controller 110 includes the processor subsystem 164, which executes the program code to implement various functions of the mobile electronic device 100. The processor subsystem 164 includes one or more central processing units (CPUs) (data processor) 166. In one or more embodiments, the processing subsystem 164 includes a digital signal processor (DSP) 168. The controller 110 includes the system memory 170, which contains actively used program code and data. In one or more embodiments, system memory 170 includes a plurality of such code and program modules, including applications such as the open / closed position detection utility 172, location services application 173 and other applications 174. System memory 170 may also include operating system (OS) 176, firmware interface 177, such as basic input / output system (BIOS) or Uniform Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) and platform firmware 178.These software and / or firmware modules have variable functionality when their corresponding program code is executed by the processor subsystem 164 or secondary processing devices within the mobile electronic device 100. The system memory 170 contains data such as the activity status polling rate lookup table 179.

[0024] The data storage subsystem 118 provides non-volatile storage accessible to the controller 110. For example, the data storage subsystem 118 can Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 22 / 55 16 / 36 provide a large selection of other applications 174 that can be loaded into system memory 170. In one or more embodiments, the local data storage device(s) 180 include hard disk drives (HDDs), optical disk drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), etc. In one or more embodiments, the removable storage device (RSD) 181 that is received at the RSD interface 182 is a computer program product or computer-readable storage device, which may be referred to as non-transient. The RSD 181 can be accessed by the controller 110 to provide mobile electronic device 100 with program code. When executed by the controller 110, the program code provides functionality to the mobile electronic device 100 to realize aspects of the present innovation described herein.

[0025] The I / O subsystem 108 includes input and output devices, such as the user interface device 148. The user interface device 148 presents visual or tactile outputs, as well as receives user input. The tactile / haptic control 183 provides an interface such as for braille reading or hand input. The rangefinder 184 emits a waveform of energy, such as acoustic, infrared, radio frequency (RF), etc., whose time-of-flight is used to measure the distance to a reflective object. The audio speaker 185 provides audio output, including audio playback and alerts. The microphone 186 receives audible user input. The ultrasonic proximity sensor 187a or the optical proximity sensor 187b detects an object, such as a person's ear 140, touching or nearly touching the device 188 housing. The optical sensor Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 23 / 55 Proximity sensor 187b can also use infrared (IR) electromagnetic spectrum. The image capture device 189, such as a camera, can receive gestures and other image data. The I / O subsystem 108 can be wholly or substantially enclosed within the device 188 housing. In one or more embodiments, the I / O controller 190 connects to one or more peripheral devices 191 that can provide additional I / O functionality. The I / O controller 190 can also interface with a wired local area network (LAN) (not shown).

[0026] In one or more embodiments, the controller 110 is communicatively coupled to the open / closed position sensor 102 and the activity sensor. The activity sensor may include one or more components or functions of the input / output subsystem 108 and capacitive proximity detection component 142. The controller 110 executes the open / closed position detection utility 172 which enables the mobile electronic device 100 to provide the functionality described herein. The functionality may include intermittent activation of the open / closed position sensor 102 during an on cycle of a probing interval to detect a position of the mobile portion 104. The functionality may also include deactivation of the open / closed position sensor 102 during an off cycle of the probing interval to mitigate power consumption by the open / closed position sensor 102.Controller 110 determines, based on data detected by the activity sensor, whether the mobile electronic device 100 is in one of the following selections: (i) a first activity state; and (ii) a second activity state. The first and second activity states. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 24 / 55 18 / 36 are indicative, respectively, of a first and a second probability of the moving portion 104 in transition between the closed position and the open position. The first probability is lower than the second probability. In one or more modalities, the first and second states are specific to an initial condition of the moving portion being in a closed position. In one or more modalities, the first and second states are specific to an initial condition of the moving portion being in an open position. In other modalities, the first and second states refer to a transition from a closed position to an open position or vice versa.As provided by the disclosure, the open and closed states are not necessarily the fully open or fully closed positioning of the moving portion 104, since these states may include, respectively, a range from a partially closed state to a fully closed state and from a partially open state to a fully open state. In response to the determination that the moving electronic device 100 is in the first active state, the controller 100 blocks or sets the polling interval of the open / closed proximity switch 102 to a first polling interval that is selected to increase the time period between the on cycles of the open / closed position switch 102 and thus reduce the collective power consumption by the open / closed proximity switch 102 over two or more polling intervals.In response to the determination that mobile electronic device 100 is in the second activity state, controller 100 blocks or sets the polling interval. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 25 / 55 19 / 36 of the proximity open / closed switch 102 for a second polling interval that is shorter than the first polling interval. The use of the second polling interval reduces the latency period between the on cycles of the open / closed position switch 102 compared to the first polling interval, which in turn reduces the response time of the mobile device to activate and / or deactivate functions related to the open / closed position of the mobile portion 104.

[0027] In one or more embodiments, in response to the determination, based on input received from the open / closed position sensor 102, that the moving portion 104 has transitioned from the closed position to the open position, the controller 110 activates the user interface device 148. In response to the determination, based on input received from the open / closed position sensor 102, that the moving portion 104 has transitioned from the open position to the closed position, the controller 110 deactivates the user interface device 148.

[0028] For clarity, two different activity states are described. For example, the first state is associated with detecting an opportunity to save energy when latency is less important, while the second activity state is not associated with an opportunity to save energy when latency is important. The activity sensor(s) may detect one or more environmental or internal conditions that: (i) affirmatively indicate the probability of a change in the position of the moving portion 104; (ii) affirmatively indicate that a change in the position of the moving portion 104 is unlikely; or (iii) Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 26 / 55 20 / 36 fail to indicate whether a change in the position of the moving portion 104 is probable or improbable. In one or more embodiments, there is more than one defined activity state that is mutually exclusive and evaluated independently. In one or more embodiments, an activity state may operate as an exception to another activity state, such as when implementing a hierarchical or serial approach to determine a final activity state. For example, controller 110 may detect movement, which generally indicates a probability of a change in the position of the moving portion 104. Another sensor indicating the proximity of a human may be used to find an exception to the activity state. For example, the exception may be a determination that the mobile electronic device 100 is in a glove compartment of a moving vehicle.

[0029] In one or more embodiments, the activity sensor function is provided, at least in part, by the motion sensor 149. The controller 110 determines, based on an input signal received from the motion sensor 149, whether the mobile electronic device 100 has changed from being in motion to being stationary. In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device 100 has changed from being in motion to being stationary, the controller 110 determines that the mobile electronic device 100 is in the first activity state. The controller 110 determines, based on an input signal received from the motion sensor 149, whether the mobile electronic device 100 has changed from stationary to in motion. In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device 100 has changed from stationary to in motion, the controller 110 determines that the mobile electronic device Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 27 / 55 21 / 36 100 is in the second state of activity. In this mode, the stationary mobile electronic device can be correlated with the device being left on a table or other piece of furniture and being completely stationary. The moving mobile electronic device can be correlated with the detection of a sequence of changes in orientation or location.

[0030] In one or more embodiments, the activity sensor function is provided by one or more of the following: (i) body capacitance proximity detection sensor 142; (ii) ultrasonic proximity sensor 187a; (iii) optical proximity sensor 187b; (iv) an ambient light sensor 150; (v) motion sensor 149; and (vi) image capture device 189. The controller 110 determines, based on the activity sensor input, whether the mobile electronic device 100 is stored in the compartment 146. In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device 100 is stored in the compartment 146, the controller 100 determines that this mobile electronic device 100 is in the first activity state. In alternative embodiments, the enclosure 146 may be or may represent a vehicle compartment, a drawer of a piece of furniture. The compartment 146 may be a luggage or transport package.In one or more modes, the retracted state is an exception to the moving state. Determining whether one is in the retracted state may require a combination of certain factors, depending on which activity sensors are available. For example, controller 100 may detect that a time of day or location within a facility corresponds to a low-light condition rather than being indicative of being inside the enclosure. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 28 / 55 22 / 36 146. For another example, an activity sensor that can detect capacitive skin contact with a touchscreen can be used to determine if the device is not being stored.

[0031] In one or more embodiments, the activity sensor function is provided by one or more of the following: (i) body capacitance proximity detection sensor 142; (ii) ultrasonic proximity sensor 187a; (iii) optical proximity sensor 187b; (iv) ambient light sensor 150; (v) motion sensor 149; (vi) image capture device 189; (vii) microphone 186; and (viii) rangefinder 184. The controller 110 determines, based on the activity sensor input, whether the mobile electronic device 110 is near a user, such as a person 140. In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device 100 is not near a user, the controller 110 determines that the mobile electronic device 100 is in the first activity state. In response to the determination that mobile electronic device 100 is near a user, controller 110 determines that mobile electronic device 100 is in the second activity state.

[0032] In one or more embodiments, in response to the determination that the mobile electronic device 100 has transitioned from the first activity state to the second activity state, the controller 110 triggers an immediate polling of the open / closed position sensor 102.

[0033] In one or more embodiments, the open / closed position sensor 102 includes a differential inductive switch 192, such as the TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Model LDC0851. Induction by the detection coil 193 detects the proximity of the target. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, p. 29 / 55 23 / 36 moving conductor 194. Inductive detection is immune to temperature, humidity, and mechanical contact failure. The differential inductive switch 192 does not include magnets and, as such, there is no opportunity for the differential inductive switch 192 to inadvertently interact with environmental items, as with a conventional Hall Effect sensor. In one or more embodiments, the differential inductive switch 192 can be configured using two identical coils, including the sensing coil 193 and the reference coil 195, which are identically energized. In one or more embodiments, a fixed conductive target (not shown) is aligned with the reference coil 195 at a fixed distance. The switching point occurs when the inductances of both coils 193, 195 are equal. In one or more embodiments, a fixed conductive target is not used.With these modes, a displacement inductance is subtracted from the measurement by the reference coil 195 to adjust the switching distance of the moving conductive target 195.

[0034] The differential inductive switch 192 requires energization from the power supplied by the power source 196. A current drain of about 2 mA at 3.3 V can be experienced if the differential inductive switch 192 is operated continuously. To reduce the amount of power consumed by the differential inductive switch 192, position detection is performed using a probing sequence in which the differential inductive switch 192 is only energized / enabled for a few milliseconds (ms) during each probing interval. The amount of reduction in the overall current drain is therefore related to the probing rate. Examples of probing rate and as. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, p. 30 / 55 24 / 36 corresponding current drain quantities by the differential inductive switch 192 are included in TABLE 1: Polling Rate (Hz) Additional Current (μA) 1 65 5 290 10 460 TABLE 1 shows that since the on-cycle of the polling interval is relatively short compared to the off-cycle, the additional current ("current adder") required for a higher polling rate is approximately linear.

[0035] FIGS. 2A - C illustrate different positional views of the mobile electronic device 100a having the mobile portion 104a articulatedly connected to the base 106a. FIG. 2A shows the mobile electronic device 100a in a folded and closed position. In one or more embodiments, the activity state determines latency only when in the folded and closed state. A user may expect, for example, to have a user interface readily enabled upon unfolding and opening the mobile portion 104a. Conversely, a user may be unable to determine or have no concern about how long it takes to disable a user interface after folding and closing the mobile portion 104a. Other functions may be triggered based on the open / closed position of the mobile portion 104a. Certain components and functions are disabled in a given activity state based on the fact that they are not accessible to the user.Certain components and functions can be activated in this active state, such as operations. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 31 / 55 25 / 36 hands-free or binding to remote user interfaces. FIG. 2B depicts the mobile electronic device 100a in a partially open state. Determining that an open event has occurred may require a certain amount of actuation from a closed state to an open state to occur. For example, the threshold for determining that the mobile electronic device 100a is in the open position may require a large portion, but not all, of the movement of the mobile portion 104a away from the folded alignment with the base 106a. FIG. 2C shows the mobile electronic device 100a in a fully open position, fully exposing the user interface device 148. For clarity, the user interface device 148 is attached to both the mobile portion 104a and the base 106a. In one or more embodiments, the user interface device 148 is attached to one of the mobile portions 104a and base 106a.In one or more embodiments, the user interface device 148 is not visibly disposed in either of the mobile portions 104a and base 106a. The mobile portion 104a may provide another feature and / or function, such as an extendable antenna that triggers a change in the operation of the mobile electronic device 100a.

[0036] FIG. 3A illustrates a closed position of the mobile electronic device 100b having the mobile portion 104b which is in planar alignment with the base 106a. The mobile portion 104b is adapted for sliding motion and is in the retracted closed position. FIG. 3B represents the mobile portion 104b in an open and extended position. In one or more embodiments, the base 104a includes a touch-screen portion 301 of the user interface 148b and the mobile portion. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 32 / 55 26 / 36 104b includes keyboard portion 303 of user interface 148b. It is appreciated that reverse configuration of mobile electronic device 100 is also possible. In one or more modes, other functionality is selectively hidden and selectively exposed based on the position of mobile portion 104b.

[0037] FIGS. 4A - B provide method 400 for balancing the power consumption of an inductive proximity sensor and latency in the activation or deactivation of certain components and / or functions of the mobile electronic device 100 (FIG. 1) after an opening / closing event. In one or more embodiments, the inductive proximity sensor is the proximity sensor 102 (FIG. 2). In an exemplary embodiment, the inductive proximity sensor is the differential inductive switch 192 communicatively coupled to the sensing coil 193 which is aligned with the mobile conductive target 194. With initial reference to FIG. 4A, method 400 includes adjusting the polling interval to a standard polling interval (block 402). In one or more embodiments, the standard polling interval is the second polling interval that satisfies the lowest latency requirement.The standard polling interval is maintained until an opportunity is detected to adjust the polling interval to a longer duration that results in lower overall energy consumption. Method 400 includes detecting, by an activity sensor, one or more of the following: (i) contextual environmental data; and (ii) positioning data related to at least one orientation and movement data of a mobile electronic device (block 404). The activity sensor may include one or more components or functions of the subsystem of... Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 33 / 55 27 / 36 input / output 108 and capacitive proximity detection component 142 (FIG. 1). A determination is made in decision block 406 whether a probe interval on-cycle has been initiated. In response to the determination that the on-cycle has not been initiated, method 400 returns to decision block 406. In response to the determination that the on-cycle has been initiated, method 400 includes activating, by a mobile electronic device controller, an open / closed position sensor, fixed to at least one of the base and a mobile portion connected to the base, during a probe interval on-cycle to detect a position of the mobile portion (block 408). Method 400 includes receiving an input signal from the open / closed position sensor (block 410). Method 400 involves disabling the open / closed position sensor during an off cycle of the polling interval to mitigate power consumption by the open / closed position sensor (block 412).A time-off cycle duration defines a latency period in detecting an open / closed event involving a transition between the open and closed positions of the moving portion. A determination is made in decision block 414, based on input received from the open / closed position sensor, as to whether the moving portion has transitioned from the closed position to the open position. In response to the determination that the moving portion has transitioned from the closed position to the open position, method 400 includes activating the user interface device (block 416). For clarity, activation and deactivation are illustrated based on the position of the moving portion. The position of the moving portion can be used for other components and functions. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 34 / 55 28 / 36

[0038] In response to the determination that the moving portion has not transitioned from the closed position to the open position, a determination is made in decision block 418, based on input received from the open / closed position sensor, as to whether the moving portion has transitioned from the open position to the closed position. In response to the determination that the moving portion has transitioned from the open position to the closed position, method 400 includes disabling a user interface device attached to at least one of the base and moving portions (block 420). In one or more embodiments, the transition to the closed position may activate or deactivate other functions and components. The user interface device is exposed when the moving portion is in the open position. The user interface device is at least partially hidden when the moving portion is in the closed position.

[0039] Continuing in FIG. 4B, in response to the determination that the moving portion did not transition from the open position to the closed position, in decision block 418 or after block 416 or block 420, method 400 includes determining in decision block 422, based on the data detected by the activity sensor, whether the mobile electronic device is in a first activity state. The first activity state and a second activity state are indicative, respectively, of a first and a second probability of the moving portion being moved from the closed position to the open position. Within the described modalities, the first probability is lower than the second probability. In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device is in the first activity state, method 400 includes Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 35 / 55 29 / 36 Adjust the probing interval of the open / closed proximity switch to a first probing interval that results in a reduction in power consumption by the open / closed proximity switch (block 424). In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device is not in the first active state, a determination is made in decision block 426 as to whether the mobile electronic device is in the second active state. In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device is in the second active state, method 400 includes adjusting the probing interval of the open / closed proximity switch to a second probing interval that is shorter than the first probing interval and reduces the latency period in activating the user interface device, compared to the latency associated with the first probing interval (block 428).

[0040] In one or more modes, the dynamic balance of power consumption and latency may have more than two levels of polling intervals. For example, in response to the determination that the mobile electronic device is not in the second active state in decision block 426, method 400 includes determining that the mobile electronic device is in a third state having a probability that is between the first and second probabilities, respectively of the first and second states (block 430). Method 400 includes adjusting the polling interval of the open / closed proximity switch to a third polling interval that is shorter than the first polling interval but longer than the second polling interval (block 432). The third polling interval Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, p. 36 / 55 30 / 36 provides a balance between power consumption by the switch and the latency of response to an open / close event. After any of the 424, 428, or 432 blocks, a determination is made in decision block 434 as to whether the off-cycle polling interval has expired. In response to the determination that the off-cycle polling interval has not expired, method 400 returns to decision block 434. In response to the determination that the off-cycle polling interval has expired, method 400 returns to block 404.

[0041] FIGS. 5A - B present method 500 of dynamically balancing the power consumption of a reliable inductive proximity sensor with an open / close event detection latency in particular mobile electronic device use cases 100 (FIG. 1). With initial reference to FIG. 5A, method 500 includes detecting, by an activity sensor, at least one of: (i) contextual environmental data; and (ii) positioning data of at least one orientation and movement data of a mobile electronic device (block 502). Method 500 includes inductively detecting, by a differential inductive switch of the open / close proximity switch, the proximity of a conductive object fixed to a selection of the base and the moving portion by means of a detection coil fixed to the other of the base and the moving portion (block 504). The detection coil is aligned with the conductive object when the moving portion is in the closed position.Method 500 involves signaling to the controller, via the differential inductive switch, one of two: (i) the open position; and (ii) the closed position (block 506). Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 37 / 55 31 / 36

[0042] Method 500 includes receiving an input signal from the activity sensor (block 508). In one or more embodiments, method 500 includes determining in decision block 510, based on the input signal received from the activity sensor, whether the mobile electronic device has changed from being in motion to relatively stationary. Stationary may be defined as having only minor vibrations of amplitude common to a piece of furniture or a vehicle on which a mobile electronic device is placed. In motion, conversely, may be defined as having at least occasional movements defined in seconds as greater than a threshold defined for what occurs when a person is holding or carrying a mobile electronic device. In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device has changed from being in motion to relatively stationary, method 500 includes determining that the mobile electronic device is in the first activity state (block 512).Method 500 involves adjusting the polling interval of the open / closed proximity switch to an initial polling interval that results in a reduction in power consumption by the open / closed proximity switch (block 514). Method 500 then returns to block 502.

[0043] Continuing in FIG. 5B, in response to the determination that the mobile electronic device has not changed from being in motion to relatively stationary in decision block 510, method 500 includes determining in decision block 516, based on the input signal received from the activity sensor, whether the mobile electronic device has changed from relatively stationary to in motion. In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device has changed from relatively stationary Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 38 / 55 32 / 36 for moving, method 500 includes determining that the mobile electronic device is in the second activity state (block 518). Method 500 includes adjusting the open / closed proximity switch polling interval to a second polling interval that is shorter than the first polling interval (block 520). Adjusting the polling interval to the second polling interval reduces the latency period in activating a user interface device, compared to the latency associated with the first polling interval. Then, method 500 returns to block 502.

[0044] In response to the determination in decision block 516 that the mobile electronic device has not changed from stationary to moving, method 500 includes determining in decision block 522, based on activity sensor input, whether the mobile electronic device is stored in a compartment. For example, the activity sensor may detect that ambient light is being blocked by material near the mobile electronic device detected by an optical proximity sensor that correlates to being in a bag. Sensors of different types may provide information that, combined, indicates whether or not the mobile electronic device is stored in a compartment. In one or more embodiments, a time of day may be incorporated into a light threshold to determine whether the mobile electronic device is being exposed to ambient light or is being stored.In one or more modes, the activity sensor can also detect, based on range detection or capacitive coupling with a communication antenna of the mobile electronic device. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, page 39 / 55 33 / 36 that a user's body is near, but not touching, the mobile electronic device, such as by being in the pocket of clothing worn by the user. In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device is stored in a compartment, method 500 returns to block 512.

[0045] In one or more embodiments, each activity state can be determined independently or the single use case evaluated by the mobile electronic device 100 (FIG. 1). In one or more embodiments, based on a time or location services that indicate possibly being inside a building, the method 500 cannot determine whether or not the mobile electronic device 100 is stored. The activity state can be based on how close the mobile electronic device is to a user and the nature of the mobile electronic device's movement.

[0046] In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device is not stored in a compartment, method 500 includes determining in decision block 524, based on the activity sensor input, whether the mobile electronic device is near a user. For example, the activity sensor may detect a user based on monitoring a microphone, a camera, a rangefinder, human proximity capacitive coupling to a communication antenna, etc. In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device is near a user, method 500 returns to block 518. In response to the determination that the mobile electronic device is not near a user, method 500 returns to block 512.

[0047] In one or more forms, the 500 method includes, Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, pages 40 / 55 34 / 36 in response to the determination that the mobile electronic device transitioned from the first activity state to the second activity state, triggering an immediate probe of the open / closed position sensor.

[0048] In each of the flowcharts presented above in this document, certain steps of the methods may be combined, performed simultaneously or in a different order, or perhaps omitted, without departing from the spirit and scope of the innovation described. Although the steps of the method are described and illustrated in a particular sequence, the use of a specific sequence of steps does not imply any limitations on the innovation. Changes may be made with respect to the sequence of steps without departing from the spirit or scope of the present innovation. The use of a particular sequence, therefore, should not be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present innovation is defined only by the appended claims.

[0049] Aspects of the present innovation are described above with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems) and computer program products according to embodiments of the innovation. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams and combinations of blocks in the flowchart, illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be supplied to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute through the Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, pages 41 / 55 35 / 36 computer processor or other programmable data processing device, create means to implement the functions / actions specified in the flowchart and / or block or blocks of the block diagram.

[0050] As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, embodiments of the present innovation may be embodied as a system, device and / or method. Therefore, embodiments of the present innovation may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment or an embodiment that combines software and hardware embodiments, which may generally be referred to in this document as a circuit, module or system.

[0051] Although the innovation has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the innovation. Furthermore, many modifications may be made to adapt a specific system, device, or component to the teachings of the innovation without departing from its essential scope. Therefore, it is intended that the innovation is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed for carrying out this innovation, but that the innovation includes all embodiments that fall within the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, the use of the terms first, second, etc., does not denote any order or importance, but rather, the terms first, second, etc., are used to distinguish one element from another.

[0052] The terminology used in this document is intended to describe particular modalities only and Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, pages 42 / 55 36 / 36 is not intended to be a limitation on innovation. As used herein, the singular forms a, an and the are intended to include plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the terms includes and / or comprising, when used in this descriptive report, specify the presence of declared resources, whole numbers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other resources, whole numbers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof.

[0053] The corresponding structures, materials, acts and equivalents of all means or stages plus functional elements in the claims below are intended to include any structure, material or act for performing the function in combination with other claimed elements, as specifically claimed. The description of the present innovation is presented for illustrative and descriptive purposes, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the innovation in the disclosed form. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the innovation. The embodiments have been chosen and described in order to better explain the principles of the innovation and the practical application, and to enable others skilled in the art to understand the innovation for various embodiments with various modifications as appropriate for the specific use contemplated. Petition 870230045354, dated 05 / 29 / 2023, pages 43 / 55

Claims

1 / 9 CLAIMS 1. Electronic device comprising: a base (106); a movable portion (104) connected to the base (106); an open / closed position sensor (102) attached to at least one of the base (106) and the movable portion (104) and electrically actuated to detect at least one of an open position and one of a closed position of the movable portion (104) relative to the base (106); an activity sensor that detects one or more of: (i) contextual environmental data; and (ii) positioning data relating to at least one of the orientation and movement of the electronic device;and a controller (110) communicatively coupled to the open / closed position sensor (102) and the activity sensor and which executes an open / closed position detection utility (172) that enables the electronic device to: intermittently activate the open / closed position sensor (102) during an on cycle of a probing interval to detect a position of the moving portion (104) and deactivate the open / closed position sensor (102) during an off cycle of the probing interval to mitigate power consumption by the open / closed position sensor (102), a duration of the off cycle, which influences the definition of a latency period in the detection of an open / closed event involving a transition between the open and closed positions of the moving portion (104);characterized by determining, based on the data detected by the activity sensor, whether the electronic device is in a selection between: (i) a first activity state; and (ii) a second activity state, the first and second activity states being indicative, respectively, of a first and a second probability of transition of the moving portion (104) between the closed position and the open position, the first activity state being associated with detecting an opportunity to save energy when a lower latency in detecting the open / closed position is less important, and the second activity state not being associated with an opportunity to save energy when a lower latency in detection is important, the criterion for considering whether a lower latency is important or not depending on said transition probability;In response to the determination that the electronic device is in the first active state, adjust the polling interval of the open / closed position sensor (102) to a first polling interval that reduces the power consumption by the open / closed position sensor (102); and in response to the determination that the electronic device is in the second active state, adjust the polling interval of the open / closed position sensor (102) to a second polling interval that is shorter than the first polling interval to reduce the latency period compared to the first polling interval.

2. Electronic device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the first probability is less than the second probability. Petition 870260060900, dated 06 / 22 / 2026, page 16 / 23 3 / 9 3. Electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a user interface device (148) fixed to at least one of the base (106) and movable portion (104), the user interface device (148) being exposed when the movable portion (104) is in an open position and the user interface device (148) being at least partially hidden when the movable portion (104) is in the closed position, wherein the controller (110) enables the electronic device to: in response to the determination, based on the input received from the open / closed position sensor (102), that the movable portion (104) has transitioned from the closed position to the open position, activate the user interface device (148);and in response to the determination, based on the input received from the open / closed position sensor (102), that the moving portion (104) has transitioned from the open position to the closed position, disable the user interface device (148).; 4. Electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that the open / closed position sensor (102) comprises: a conductive object fixed to a selected object of the base (106) and the moving portion (104); a detection coil (193) fixed to the other of the base (106) and the moving portion and aligned with the conductive object when the moving portion (104) is in the closed position; and a differential inductive switch communicatively coupled to the detection coil (193) to inductively detect the proximity of the conductive object and to signal one of: (i) the open position; and (ii) the closed position to the controller (110).

5. Electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the activity sensor comprises a motion sensor (149); and the controller (110) enables the electronic device to: determine, based on an input signal received from the motion sensor (149), whether the electronic device has changed from being in motion to being stationary; in response to the determination that the electronic device has changed from being in motion to being stationary, determine that the electronic device is in the first activity state; determine, based on an input signal received from the motion sensor (149), whether the electronic device has changed from stationary to in motion; and in response to the determination that the electronic device has changed from stationary to in motion, determine that the electronic device is in the second activity state.

6. Electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the activity sensor comprises one or more of: (i) a body capacitance proximity sensor; (ii) an ultrasonic proximity sensor (187a); (iii) an optical proximity sensor (187b); (iv) an ambient light sensor (150); (v) a motion sensor (149); and (vi) an image capture device (189); and the controller (110) enables the electronic device to: determine, based on input from the activity sensor, whether the electronic device is stored in a compartment (146); in response to the determination that the electronic device is stored in the compartment (146), determine whether the electronic device is in the first activity state.

7. Electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the activity sensor comprises one or more of: (i) a body capacitance proximity sensor; (ii) an ultrasonic proximity sensor (187a); (iii) an optical proximity sensor (187b); (iv) an ambient light sensor (150); (v) a motion sensor (149); (vi) an image capture device (189); (vii) a microphone (186); and (viii) a rangefinder (184); and the controller (110) enables the electronic device to: determine, based on input from the activity sensor, whether the electronic device is near a user; in response to the determination that the electronic device is not near a user, determine that the electronic device is in the first activity state; and in response to the determination that the electronic device is near a user, determine that the electronic device is in the second activity state.

8. Method (400, 500), comprising: detecting, by an activity sensor, one or more of: Petition 870260060900, dated 06 / 22 / 2026, page 19 / 23 6 / 9 (i) contextual environmental data; and (ii) positioning data relating to at least one of the orientation and movement of an electronic device;to intermittently activate, by a controller (110) of the electronic device, an open / closed position sensor (102), fixed to at least one of the base (106) and a moving portion (104) connected to the base (106), during an on cycle of a polling interval to detect a position of the moving portion (104), and to deactivate the open / closed position sensor (102) during an off cycle of the polling interval to mitigate the energy consumption by the open / closed position sensor (102), a duration of the off cycle, which influences the definition of a latency period in the detection of an open / closed event involving a transition between the open and closed positions of the moving portion (104); characterized by determining, based on the data detected by the activity sensor, whether the electronic device is in a selection between: (i) a first activity state;and (ii) a second activity state, the first and second activity states being indicative, respectively, of a first and a second transition probability of the moving portion (104) between the closed position and the open position, the first state being associated with detecting an opportunity to save energy when a shorter latency in detection of the open / closed position is less important, and the second activity state not being associated with an opportunity to save energy when a shorter latency in detection is important, the criterion for considering whether a shorter latency is important or not depends on said transition probability;In response to the determination that the electronic device is in the first active state, adjust the polling interval of the open / closed position sensor (102) to a first polling interval that reduces the power consumption by the open / closed position sensor (102); and in response to the determination that the electronic device is in the second active state, adjust the polling interval of the open / closed position sensor (102) to a second polling interval that is shorter than the first polling interval to reduce the latency period compared to the first polling interval.

9. Method (400, 500), according to claim 8, characterized in that it further comprises: in response to the determination that the electronic device has transitioned from the first activity state to the second activity state, triggering an immediate probe of the open / closed position sensor (102).

10. Method (400, 500), according to claim 8, characterized in that it further comprises: in response to the determination, based on input received from the open / closed position sensor (102), that the moving portion (104) has transitioned from the closed position to the open position, activating a user interface device (148); and in response to the determination, based on input received from the open / closed position sensor (102), that the moving portion (104) has transitioned from the open position to the open position. Petition 870260060900, dated 06 / 22 / 2026, page 100. 21 / 23 8 / 9 closed, disable a user interface device (148) attached to at least one of the base (106) and movable portion (104), the user interface device (148) being exposed when the movable portion (104) is in the open position and the user interface device (148) being at least partially hidden when the movable portion (104) is in the closed position.

11. Method (400, 500), according to claim 8, characterized in that the intermittent activation of the open / closed position sensor (102) comprises: inductively detecting, by means of a differential inductive switch, the proximity of a conductive object fixed to a selection of the base (106) and the movable portion (104) by means of a detection coil (193) fixed to the other of the base (106) and the movable portion (104) and aligned with the conductive object when the movable portion (104) is in the closed position; and signaling one of: (i) the open position; and (ii) the closed position to the controller (110).

12. Method (400, 500), according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises: determining, based on an input signal received from the activity sensor, whether the electronic device has changed from being in motion to being stationary; in response to the determination that the electronic device has changed from being in motion to being stationary, determining that the electronic device is in the first activity state; determining, based on an input signal received from the activity sensor, whether the electronic device has changed from stationary to in motion; and Petition 870260060900, dated 06 / 22 / 2026, page 22 / 23 9 / 9 in response to the determination that the electronic device has changed from stationary to in motion, determining that the electronic device is in the second activity state.

13. Method (400, 500), according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises: determining, based on activity sensor input, whether the electronic device is stored in a compartment (146); in response to the determination that the electronic device is stored in the compartment (146), determining that the electronic device is in the first activity state.

14. Method (400, 500), according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises: determining, based on activity sensor input, whether the electronic device is near a user; in response to the determination that the electronic device is not near a user, determining that the electronic device is in the first activity state; and in response to the determination that the electronic device is near a user, determining that the electronic device is in the second activity state.

15. Computer-readable medium comprising a set of instructions, characterized in that the set of instructions, when read by a computer, causes the computer to execute the (400, 500) method as defined in any one of claims 8 to 14. Petition 870260060900, dated 06 / 22 / 2026, p. 23 / 23

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