Method and apparatus for device unlocking
US9734318B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/12
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided including: generating, by a first device, a first signal indicating a first pattern of movement of the first device; receiving, by the first device, a second signal indicating a second pattern of movement of a second device that is paired to the first device in accordance with a wireless communication protocol; comparing the first pattern of movement of the first device to the second pattern of movement of the second device; and unlocking the first device based on the first pattern of movement of the first device matching the second pattern of movement of the second device.
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