METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COUNTING FOOTSTEPS

摘要

Disclosed is a footstep detection method comprising the following step: a) using at least one signal (Acc) emitted by at least one motion sensor that is secured to a portable device to detect events which are likely to correspond to footsteps taken by a user carrying the portable device. Said method is characterized in that same also comprises the following steps: b) using said at least one signal or at least one signal emitted by another motion sensor that is also secured to the portable device to identify the time intervals during which the portable device is being manipulated; and c) identifying as footsteps those footsteps among the detected events which do not fall within said time intervals. An apparatus for carrying out a method of said type is also disclosed, and so are a mobile phone and a touch-sensitive tablet comprising an apparatus of said type.