English to French Law/Patents Engineering (general) electronic devices

It has been found that readings taken by a magnetometer in an electronic device can also be used to determine if one or more properties of particular readings match one of a set of predetermined magnetic signatures, wherein the magnetic signatures are indicative of an expected magnetic influence from another object (e.g. another device such as a holster, cradle, etc. or component thereof.
The cradle 19 may be any suitable mounting device or fixture which enables the mobile
device 10 to be coupled thereto and may provide data connectivity, power connectivity, or
both.

Example cradles 19 include, without limitation, an in-vehicle cradle 19, a desktop computer or other desk cradle 19, bedside/alarm clock cradle 19, etc.
The accessory is any one of an in-vehicle cradle (19), a desktop cradle, a bedside cradle (40), and a holster (20).