System and method for selectively activating a communication device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7826874
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10995221

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The invention provides a system and method for detecting activation of a communication device via passive means. For the system and method, the device comprises a casing for housing a display and a keyboard; a microprocessor controlling aspects of the keyboard and display; a passive usage sensor; and a power application operating on the microprocessor. The power application monitors the usage sensor for a signal indicating movement of the device from a resting location when the device is in a low power mode and upon detection of the signal for provides power to at least one additional element in the device.

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  • BLACKBERRY LIMITED

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Fyke, Steven Waterloo, CA 99 2296

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