CPC G06F 1/1677 (2013.01) [G06F 1/1679 (2013.01); G06F 1/1681 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method of controlling opening resistance in an electronic device, the electronic device comprising a first portion and a second portion that is movable relative to the first portion around a hinge, the method comprising:
at the electronic device:
maintaining the electronic device in a closed state via a resistive force, wherein the resistive force is applied by at least one of: the hinge of the electronic device, and magnets of the electronic device;
detecting, via a sensor on an underside of the electronic device, a force applied to the first portion of the electronic device;
determining that the force corresponds to a force that a user may apply to initiate opening of the electronic device; and
in accordance with the determination, reducing the resistive force to assist the user in opening the electronic device.
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