Method for locking and releasing a camera in a portable terminal
First Claim
1. A method for locking a camera in a portable terminal, the portable terminal includes the camera for photographing an image, a memory for storing secret codes, an image processor for processing the photographed image, and a display unit for displaying the processed image, the method comprising the steps of:
- receiving a secret code;
storing the secret code in the memory; and
stopping an operation of the image processor.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a method for locking a camera in a portable terminal by means of a cipher apparatus connected to the portable terminal. The portable terminal includes the camera for photographing an image, a memory for storing secret codes, an image processor for processing the photographed image, and a display unit for displaying the processed image. The method comprises the steps of the cipher apparatus receiving information of the portable terminal, establishing a secret code, and transmitting enciphered data; the portable terminal receiving the enciphered data and stopping an operation of the camera; and the cipher apparatus receiving information reporting a locked state of the camera, and storing and displaying the secret code and a telephone number of the portable terminal.
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14 Claims
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1. A method for locking a camera in a portable terminal, the portable terminal includes the camera for photographing an image, a memory for storing secret codes, an image processor for processing the photographed image, and a display unit for displaying the processed image, the method comprising the steps of:
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receiving a secret code;
storing the secret code in the memory; and
stopping an operation of the image processor.
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2. A method for releasing a locked state of a camera in a portable terminal, the portable terminal includes the camera for photographing an image, a memory for storing secret codes, an image processor for processing the photographed image, and a display unit for displaying the processed image, the method comprising the steps of:
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comparing an input secret code with one of the secret codes stored in the memory; and
enabling the image processor to operate when the input secret code matches one of the secret codes stored in the memory.
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3. A method for locking a camera in a portable terminal by means of a cipher apparatus connected to the portable terminal, the portable terminal includes the camera for photographing an image, a memory for storing secret codes, an image processor for processing the photographed image, and a display unit for displaying the processed image, the method comprising the steps of:
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(1) the cipher apparatus receiving information from the portable terminal, establishing a secret code, and transmitting enciphered data;
(2) the portable terminal receiving the enciphered data and stopping an operation of the camera; and
(3) the cipher apparatus receiving information reporting a locked state of the camera, and storing and displaying the secret code and a telephone number of the portable terminal. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for releasing a locked state of a camera in a portable terminal by means of a cipher apparatus connected to the portable terminal, the portable terminal includes the camera for photographing an image, a memory for storing secret codes, an image processor for processing the photographed image, and a display unit for displaying the processed image, the method comprising the steps of:
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(1) the cipher apparatus receiving information of the portable terminal, and obtaining a secret code for the locked state of the camera from a database;
(2) the cipher apparatus transmitting enciphered data obtained from the secret code;
(3) the portable terminal receiving and deciphering the enciphered data, and comparing the secret code received from the cipher apparatus with one of the secret codes stored in the memory; and
(4) enabling the camera to operate when the secret code matches said one of the secret codes stored in the memory. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for preventing a camera of a portable phone located in a cell of a base station from being operated, the method comprising the steps of:
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(1) the base station transmitting a camera locking signal to the portable terminal located in the cell of the base station to prevent the camera from being used; and
(2) the portable terminal receiving the camera locking signal and preventing the camera from operating. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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