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Screen-unlocking method, system and touch screen terminal

  • US 10,114,529 B2
  • Filed: 03/22/2013
  • Issued: 10/30/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/11/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A screen-unlocking method, comprising:

  • displaying at least one first pattern at a first position on a screen when the screen is in a locked state;

    receiving a first response generated by at least one clicking or touching on the screen, and determining whether the first response is generated by the at least one clicking or touching on the first pattern;

    activating a waiting for another response generated by at least another clicking or touching according to the first response if the first response is generated by the at least one clicking or touching on the first pattern;

    receiving a second response generated by at least another clicking or touching on the screen, and determining whether the second response is generated by the at least another clicking or touching on at least one second pattern, wherein the second pattern is displayed at a second position, the first position is different from the second position, and the first pattern and the second pattern are two object patterns that are operatively used in combination by one or more further clicking or touching to move one of the first and second patterns to the location of the other and providing animation when this has occurred; and

    terminating the waiting for the another response generated by the another clicking or touching to unlock the screen if the second response is generated by the at least another clicking or touching on the second pattern, such that the screen is unlocked by clicking or touching the first pattern and the second pattern respectively, without sliding on or touching the screen continuously.

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