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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 14, 2026
Filed:
May. 10, 2024
Motorola Mobility Llc, Chicago, IL (US);
Emily Yang, Chicago, IL (US);
John Pincenti, Chicago, IL (US);
Motorola Mobility LLC, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a method implemented in an electronic device for detecting and notifying users about the cleanliness of an image capture device cover. The method includes determining, using one or more processors, whether the image capture device cover is smudged by assessing multiple factors, including measuring the pressure applied to the cover. When the assessment indicates that the cover is smudged, the method causes the user interface of the electronic device to present indicia indicating the smudged condition. The method further includes detecting a cleaning operation on the cover and, in response, altering the indicia to reflect the cleaned condition. The method combines hardware and software components to provide an efficient and user-friendly solution for maintaining the cleanliness of the image capture device cover.