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Moisture shutdown control
Assignee: Avago Technologies International Sales Pte Ltd
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Filing: 2013-03-22
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2033-03-22
Abstract
Abstract Aspects of shutdown control of a device in the presence of moisture are described. In one embodiment, a moisture detection signal is received from a moisture detector. In turn, certain parameters associated with the moisture detector are identified. For example, the location of the moisture detector may be identified. Additionally or alternatively, a probability for damage to the device, based on the location of the moisture detector, may be identified. An evaluation of the moisture detection signal and the identified parameters is performed. Based on the evaluation, one of various power down procedures for the device may be initiated. In certain cases, a quick power down reaction for one or more subsystems of the device, in response to the detection of moisture, may prevent damage to the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Murat Mese
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:04
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/26; G06F1/32; G06F1/3203; G06F1/3206; G08; G08B; G08B21/00; G08B21/18; G08B21/20; H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
1 . A method, comprising: receiving, from a moisture detector associated with a mobile communication device, a moisture detection signal; identifying a parameter associated with at least one of the moisture detector or the moisture detection signal; and initiating, in response to the identified parameter, a power down procedure to power down at least a portion of the mobile communication device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
1 . A method, comprising: receiving, from a moisture detector associated with a mobile communication device, a moisture detection signal; identifying a parameter associated with at least one of the moisture detector or the moisture detection signal; and initiating, in response to the identified parameter, a power down procedure to power down at least a portion of the mobile communication device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying a parameter comprises identifying a location of the moisture detector, a subsystem of the mobile communication device associated with the location of the moisture detector, and a probability for damage to the subsystem of the mobile communication device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
3 . The method of claim 2 , further comprising determining whether to display a shutdown recommendation message based on the probability for damage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
4 . The method of claim 2 , further comprising determining whether to process a priority shutdown or predetermined-time shutdown sequence based on the probability for damage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein initiating a power down procedure comprises following a power down sequence comprising application, subsystem, and host power down processes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
6 . The method of claim 5 , wherein the application power down process comprises displaying a moisture shutdown message that indicates shutdown of the at least a portion of the mobile communication device within a predetermined period of time.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein: the moisture detector comprises a plurality of moisture detectors; receiving a moisture detection signal comprises receiving, from at least two of the plurality of moisture detectors, at least two moisture detection signals; and initiating a power down procedure further comprises initiating the power down procedure based on a combination of the at least two moisture detection signals.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
132 words
8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein: the method further comprises receiving, from a temperature detector of the mobile communication device, a signal indicating a temperature of at least one area of the mobile communication device; the moisture detection signal indicates a relative level of the moisture; identifying a parameter comprises identifying a location of the moisture detector, a subsystem of the mobile communication device associated with the location of the moisture detector, and a probability for damage to the subsystem of the mobile communication device based on the relative level of the moisture and the temperature of the at least one area of the mobile communication device; and the method further comprises determining whether to process a priority shutdown or predetermined-time shutdown sequence based on the probability for damage.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
93 words
9 . A mobile communication device, comprising: a moisture detector that detects a relative level of moisture; a host controller that coordinates operation of the mobile communication device; and a power controller that: coordinates a supply of power from a battery to subsystems of the mobile communication device; identifies a parameter associated with at least one of the moisture detector or a moisture detection signal received from the moisture detector, in response to receipt of the moisture detection signal; and based on the identified parameter, disconnects the supply of power from the battery.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
93 words
9 . A mobile communication device, comprising: a moisture detector that detects a relative level of moisture; a host controller that coordinates operation of the mobile communication device; and a power controller that: coordinates a supply of power from a battery to subsystems of the mobile communication device; identifies a parameter associated with at least one of the moisture detector or a moisture detection signal received from the moisture detector, in response to receipt of the moisture detection signal; and based on the identified parameter, disconnects the supply of power from the battery.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
58 words
10 . The mobile communication device of claim 9 , wherein the power controller further identifies a location of the moisture detector, a subsystem of the mobile communication device associated with the location of the moisture detector, and a probability for damage to the subsystem of the mobile communication device based on the relative level of the moisture.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
11 . The mobile communication device of claim 10 , wherein the power controller further determines whether to display a shutdown recommendation message based on the probability for damage.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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12 . The mobile communication device of claim 10 , wherein the power controller further determines whether to process a priority shutdown or predetermined-time shutdown sequence based on the probability for damage.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
13 . The mobile communication device of claim 9 , wherein the power controller further initiates a power down procedure comprising application, subsystem, and host power down processes.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
40 words
14 . The mobile communication device of claim 13 , wherein, during the application power down process, the host controller further displays a moisture shutdown message that indicates shutdown of the mobile communication device within a predetermined period of time.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
58 words
15 . The mobile communication device of claim 9 , wherein: the moisture detector comprises a plurality of moisture detectors; and the power controller further receives a moisture detection signal from at least two of the plurality of moisture detectors and initiates a power down procedure based on a combination of the at least two moisture detection signals.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
69 words
16 . A method, comprising: receiving a moisture detection signal; identifying, with a controller, a parameter associated with at least one of the moisture detection signal or a moisture detector associated with the moisture detection signal; and based on the identifying, initiating a power down procedure to power down at least a portion of a mobile communication device based on a probability for damage to the mobile communication device.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
69 words
16 . A method, comprising: receiving a moisture detection signal; identifying, with a controller, a parameter associated with at least one of the moisture detection signal or a moisture detector associated with the moisture detection signal; and based on the identifying, initiating a power down procedure to power down at least a portion of a mobile communication device based on a probability for damage to the mobile communication device.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
48 words
17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein identifying a parameter comprises identifying a location of the moisture detector, a subsystem of the mobile communication device associated with the location of the moisture detector, and a probability for damage to the subsystem of the mobile communication device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
35 words
18 . The method of claim 16 , further comprising determining whether to display a shutdown recommendation message, process a priority shutdown sequence, or process a predetermined-time shutdown sequence based on the probability for damage.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
19 . The method of claim 18 , wherein processing the predetermine-time shutdown sequence comprises application, subsystem, and host power down processes.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
57 words
20 . The method of claim 16 , wherein: receiving a signal comprises receiving at least two moisture detection signals; and initiating a power down procedure further comprises initiating the power down procedure to power down at least the portion of the mobile communication device based on a combination of the at least two moisture detection signals.
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