Automatic device mode switching

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9992314
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12019291

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Techniques are described for automatic device mode switching. In an implementation an electronic device provides a variety of functionality through multiple modes of the electronic device. The electronic device may be configured to toggle between modes when inserted into or removed from a corresponding mounting device. In an implementation, one operational mode may be automatically activated upon insertion of the electronic device into the mounting device. Another operational mode may be automatically activated when the electronic device is removed from the mounting device. In another implementation, multiple modes of an electronic device may be associated with multiple orientations of the device. An orientation detector may provide signals indicative of orientation, which when detected causes automatic activation of an associated operational mode.

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GARMIN LTD45 MARKET ST SUITE 3206B GARDENIA CT P O BOX 10670 CAMANA BAY KY1-1006

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Beason, Lawrence W Overland Park, US 15 903

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