METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ACCESSORY FOR CARRYING OUT FUNCTIONS BASED ON REFLECTED ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

摘要

A method, electronic device, and accessory for carrying out functions based on reflected electromagnetic radiation are provided. According to one implementation, an electronic device transmits electromagnetic radiation (“EMR”) to an accessory and detects a reflection of the transmitted EMR off of the accessory. A characteristic of the reflected EMR maps to a predetermined function associated with the accessory, which the electronic device performs.

主权项

1. A method carried out by a mobile electronic device, the method comprising:
transmitting electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from the mobile electronic device to a detachable cover accessory of the mobile electronic device, wherein the detachable cover accessory is configured to detachably couple to the mobile electronic device to cover and protect a display of the mobile electronic device, and wherein the detachable cover accessory comprises a hinge configured to allow the detachable cover accessory to open and to close over the display; detecting a reflection of the transmitted EMR from the detachable cover accessory, wherein a characteristic of the reflected EMR maps to a predetermined function of the mobile electronic device, and wherein the predetermined function is associated with the detachable cover accessory; and performing the predetermined function, wherein performing the predetermined function comprises adjusting a lighting of the display while the detachable cover accessory is opening or closing over the display.