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Authenticating a user with a mobile apparatus

US11120110B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2015
Grant dateSep 14, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0861
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mobile apparatus is described. When the mobile apparatus is in a locked state and a user is detected, the user is authenticated automatically on background using a primary biometric authentication method. In response to authenticating the user automatically on background, the locked state of the mobile apparatus is opened, and a screen relating to the locked state on a display is provided although the locked state has been opened.

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