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Method for providing control function using fingerprint sensor and electronic device thereof

US10152625B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2015
Grant dateDec 11, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/32
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for providing a control function using a fingerprint sensor in an electronic device are provided. The method includes collecting information based on occurrence of an event, detecting a touch input on a fingerprint sensor, and performing a control function for the information based on the touch input on the fingerprint sensor.

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