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Touch screen unlocking method and device

US9626074B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2012
Grant dateApr 18, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/72427
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A touch screen unlocking method comprises displaying a plurality of icons on an unlocking interface, among which at least two icons can be arranged to match with each other; after a user taps one of the matched icons, amplifying and displaying the other icon; when the user taps the amplified and displayed icon area, unlocking the touch screen. According to the present invention, the frequency of mistakes by the user can be reduced, and the user experience can be improved.

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