Initialize a Computing Device to Perform an Action

Abstract

A method uses a computing device that includes a first processor in a first, inactive state operatively coupled to a second processor in an active state. While the first processor is in the first state ( 301 ) the second processor uses sensors to determine ( 303 ) that a first condition occurred. In response to determining that the first condition has occurred, the first processor initializes ( 305 ) to a second, active state. If the first or second processor determines ( 311 ) that a second condition has occurred within a given time period ( 307 and 309 ) after the first condition occurred, the first processor performs ( 315 ) a first action such as launching a software application, capturing a digital photograph, or placing a phone call.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method, at a computing device that includes a first processor in a first state operatively coupled to a second processor, comprising:
 determining, by the second processor, that a first condition has occurred;   initializing the first processor to a second state, in response to determining that the first condition has occurred;   determining, by the first processor, that a second condition has occurred within a first time period; and   performing a first action by the first processor, in response to determining that the second condition has occurred within the first time period.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein determining that the first condition has occurred includes:
 receiving a first indication from a first sensor operatively coupled to the second processor;   determining that the first indication is greater than a first threshold;   receiving a second indication from a second sensor operatively coupled to the second processor; and   determining that the second indication is greater than a second threshold.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein determining that the first condition has occurred further includes:
 receiving a third indication from a third sensor operatively coupled to the second processor; and   determining that the third indication is greater than a third threshold.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein determining that the first condition has occurred includes:
 receiving, from a fourth sensor operatively coupled to the second processor, a first orientation indication associated with a first orientation of the computing device;   determining that the first orientation is substantially similar to a first predefined orientation of the computing device prior to starting a third time period;   receiving, from the fourth sensor, a secondary orientation indication associated with a secondary orientation of the computing device during the third time period;   determining that the secondary orientation is substantially similar to the first predefined orientation of the computing device during the third time period.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein determining that the first condition has occurred further includes:
 receiving, from a fifth sensor operatively coupled to the second processor, a fourth indication; and   determining that the fourth indication is greater than a fourth threshold.   
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 providing a user notification at the computing device, in response to determining that the second condition has occurred within the first time period.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein providing the user notification includes:
 providing an auditory user notification.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein providing the user notification includes:
 providing a visual user notification.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein providing the user notification includes:
 providing a haptic user notification.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein initializing the first processor to the second state includes increasing a power supply voltage to the first processor. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein determining that the second condition has occurred includes:
 receiving, from a sixth sensor operatively coupled to at least one of the first processor and the second processor, a first movement indication associated with a first movement of the computing device;   determining that the first movement is substantially similar to a first predefined movement;   receiving a fifth indication, from a seventh sensor operatively coupled to at least one of the first processor and the second processor;   determining that the fifth indication is greater than a fifth threshold;   receiving a sixth indication, from an eighth sensor operatively coupled to at least one of the first processor and the second processor; and   determining that the sixth indication is greater than a sixth threshold.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 receiving, from the sixth sensor, a secondary movement indication associated with a secondary movement of the computing device; and   determining that the secondary movement is substantially similar to a secondary predefined movement prior to expiration of a fourth time period.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein determining that the second condition has occurred includes:
 receiving, from a plurality of ninth sensors operatively coupled to at least one of the first processor and the second processor, a second gesture indication associated with a second gesture during the first time period; and   determining that the second gesture is substantially similar to a second predefined gesture.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein each of the plurality of ninth sensors is associated with a corner of the computing device. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein determining that the second condition has occurred includes:
 determining that no indications were received from a plurality of tenth sensors operatively coupled to at least one of the first processor and the second processor during the first time period.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein each of the plurality of tenth sensors is associated with a side of the computing device. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 performing a second action in response to determining that a third condition has occurred within a second time period.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein determining that the third condition has occurred includes:
 receiving, from a touch-sensitive display operatively coupled to at least one of the first processor and the second processor, a third gesture indication associated with a third gesture; and   determining that the third gesture is substantially similar to a third predefined gesture.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein determining that the second condition has occurred includes:
 receiving, from an eleventh sensor operatively coupled to at least one of the first processor and the second processor, a first command indication associated with a first command;   determining that the first command is substantially similar to a first predetermined command;   receiving, from a twelfth sensor operatively coupled to at least one of the first processor and the second processor, a seventh indication; and   determining that the seventh indication is greater than a seventh threshold.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first state is an inactive mode and the second state is an active mode.