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Computing device with environment aware features

CA 2709294 C · Owner: Research In Motion Limited · Inventors: Hassan, Ahmed; Wilson, J.F. Sean; Chiu, Denny

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An electronic device that includes a processor an output device connected to the processor for issuing a stimulus to a user of the device at least one input device connected to the processor and responsive to user input activity and a device lock module associated with the processor for (i) implementing restrictions on user access to the device if user input activity falls below a threshold; and (ii) redetermining the threshold if a stimulus is issued by the output device. Also a mobile device that includes a processor at least a first input device connected to the processor for providing input signals thereto an output device connected to the processor for providing output to a user of the …

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  • Filed February 25, 2005 and granted May 1, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 25, 2025.
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FiledFebruary 25, 2005
GrantedMay 1, 2012
Term endedFebruary 25, 2025
Patent numberCA 2709294 C
Classification (IPC)H04W88/02 +2 more

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