Method for unlocking a mobile device, mobile device and application program for using the same
US8963855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04808
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for unlocking a mobile device is disclosed. When the mobile device is in the lock mode, the touch panel screen on the mobile device detects a multi-touch action simultaneously performed by users. The users perform the multi-touch action on a plurality of the touch points displayed on the touch panel screen. If the multi-touch action satisfies a predetermined unlock condition of the mobile device, the mobile device switches from a lock mode to an unlock mode. The simultaneous multi-touch action is provided to users for unlocking the mobile device. Thus, the simultaneity of the action is utilized to shortening the operating time of the unlock process.
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