Systems and methods for enabling a lock screen of an electronic device
US9946859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/02
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of enabling a lock screen of an electronic device operating an electronic device that includes an electronic processor and a display screen. The method includes receiving, by the electronic processor, a request to unlock the electronic device. The method further includes determining, by the electronic processor, an authentication state for the electronic device. The method further includes, determining, by the electronic processor, a lock screen authentication mode based on the authentication state, and displaying, on the display screen, a lock screen including the lock screen authentication mode. The electronic device includes a display screen and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive a request to unlock the electronic device. The electronic processor is further configured to determine an authentication state for the electronic device, determine a lock screen authentication mode based on the authentication state and display on the display screen, a lock screen including the lock screen authentication mode.
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