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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 05, 2023
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2020
Microsoft Technology Licensing, Llc, Redmond, WA (US);
Han Li, Sammamish, WA (US);
Masaaki Fukumoto, Beijing, CN;
Nathan Michael Thome, Kirkland, WA (US);
James David Holbery, Redmond, WA (US);
Paul Christopher Kos, Redmond, WA (US);
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
A method of controlling opening resistance in an electronic device includes maintaining the electronic device in a closed state via a resistive force, wherein the resistive force is applied by at least one of: a hinge of the electronic device, and magnets of the electronic device. The method further includes using a sensor on an underside of the electronic device to detect a force applied to a first portion of the electronic device and determining that the force corresponds to a user initiating opening of the electronic device. In accordance with the determination, the method further includes reducing the resistive force to assist the user in opening the electronic device.