Selecting a sensor for user input

An apparatus and method are presented for selecting a surface for user input. The apparatus includes an information handling device having at least two surfaces and at least two sensors, as least one of the sensors being associated with one or more of the surfaces, a determination module, and a sele...

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Main Authors Ulrich Sean Michael, Zawacki Jennifer Greenwood, Dubs Justin Tyler, Jakes Philip John
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 24.01.2017
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Summary:An apparatus and method are presented for selecting a surface for user input. The apparatus includes an information handling device having at least two surfaces and at least two sensors, as least one of the sensors being associated with one or more of the surfaces, a determination module, and a selection module. The determination module determines a current surface that is likely facing a user. The selection module selects one or more sensors associated with the current surface for user input.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201113189304