Methods and systems for acquiring sensor data on a device using multiple acquisition modes

Abstract

Methods and systems for acquiring sensor data using multiple acquisition modes are described. An example method involves receiving, by a co-processor and from an application processor, a request for sensor data. The request identifies at least two sensors of a plurality of sensors for which data is requested. The at least two sensors are configured to acquire sensor data in a plurality of acquisition modes, and the request further identifies for the at least two sensors respective acquisition modes for acquiring data that are selected from among the plurality of acquisition modes. In response to receiving the request, the co-processor causes the at least two sensors to acquire data in the respective acquisition modes. The co-processor receives first sensor data from a first sensor and second sensor data from a second sensor, and the co-processor provides the first sensor data and the second sensor data to the application processor.