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Graves Phone Sensors
Graves Smartphone Sensors
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Magnetometer | Tells your phone which way is north |
| GPS (Global Positioning System) | Tells your phone where on the planet it is by communicating with three satellites in space |
| Proximity Sensor | Tells the phone when something is close to the screen so that users' faces don't activate any screen buttons |
| Gyroscope | Tells which way in three dimensions the phone is facing; sideways, vertically, or front to back |
| Accelerometer | Tells the phone about changes in movement speed |
| Thermometer | Tells the phone the temperature around itself--usually used to prevent the phone from turning on if it's too hot |
| Hygrometer | Tells the phone the humidity (moisture) around itself |
| Barometer | Tells the phone the air pressure around itself--usually used to determine distance from sea level (altitude) |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Tells the phone the light level around it. Can determine whether to flash for photos and whether the screen should brighten or dim to save battery power |
| Gyroscope + Magnetometer Combo | Tells the phone about tilts and turns to help determine movement according to a map |
| Accelerometer + Barometer Combo | Tells the phone what types of transportation the phone may be on and changes in altitude to determine takeoffs and landings |
| Microphone | Tells the phone when and what sounds are around the phone and their volume levels |
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EdwardgRM
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