Controlling access to restricted and unrestricted software functionality
US12210655B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/37
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Some disclosed methods involve controlling a display system to present one or more restricted access virtual buttons in a secure region. The restricted access virtual buttons may correspond to functionality of the apparatus or functionality of a software application for which access is restricted. Some disclosed methods involve controlling the display system to present one or more unrestricted access virtual buttons in a non-secure region. The unrestricted access virtual buttons may correspond to functionality of the apparatus or functionality of the software application for which access is not restricted. Responsive to the selection of a virtual button displayed in the secure region, some methods involve performing an authentication process and executing the functionality of the device or functionality of a software application for which access is restricted after successful authentication. Access to functionality corresponding to the restricted access virtual buttons may be prevented if the authentication process is not successful.
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