Contextual device locking/unlocking
US9391994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72454
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Particular embodiments of a computing device associated with a user may detect an event using a sensor of the computing device. The event may be a lock-triggering event or an unlock-triggering event. The computing device may assess a state of the device. The computing device may also access further information associated with the user. The computing device may also monitor activity on the computing device to detect further events if such further monitoring is warranted. Based on the gathered information, the computing device may update a lock status of the device to lock or unlock access interfaces of the computing device, functionality of the computing device, or content accessible from the computing device. If the event comprised the computing device detecting an attempt by a third party to use the device, the device may attempt to identify the third party to determine if they are authorized to use the device.
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