Method of deactivating device lock state, and electronic device
US7292230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/22
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device comprises a touch screen and is configured to enter a lock state upon the fulfilment of a predetermined condition. The device is configured to display one or more images on the touch screen when the device is in the lock state, of which images one or more includes at least one predetermined point. The device is further configured to detect a touch on a predetermined point in one or more images and to deactivate the device lock state upon detection of a predetermined number of touches on successive images including a predetermined point.
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