Data protection based on user and gesture recognition
US9734352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2143
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computing device is described herein that automatically enters a data protection mode in response to determining that a certain number of persons are located proximate to the computing device, that an owner or authorized user is not located proximate to the computing device, or that a certain user gesture has or has not been recognized. When the device enters the data protection mode, sensitive data stored on the device is automatically rendered invisible and/or inaccessible to a user thereof. The sensitive data may be rendered invisible and/or inaccessible in a manner that is not likely to be apparent to the user of the computing device.
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