Clasp with integrated biometric sensor to authenticate a user of a dual-housing device
US10642317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V40/19
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some examples, a computing device may include a first housing mechanically coupled to a second housing. The coupling may enable the first housing to be placed at an angle of between at least 0 to 180 degrees relative to the second housing. A clasp may be used to temporarily hold the first housing against the second housing when the first housing is placed at an angle of about 0 degrees relative to the second housing. A clasp sensor may determine that a user touched the clasp. In response, the computing device may initiate a boot process of an operating system. The boot process may capture biometric data using a biometric sensor in the clasp and compare the biometric data with previously stored biometric data associated with the user. The boot process may authenticate the user when the biometric data matches the previously stored biometric data.
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