DAMAGE DETECTION FOR AN ANTI-THEFT INTERFACE
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1. An electronic device, comprising:
- an anti-theft interface,wherein, if damage to the anti-theft interface is detected, the electronic device enters a user authentication mode.
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Abstract
An electronic device is provided, the electronic device having an anti-theft interface. If damage to the anti-theft interface is detected, the electronic device enters a user authentication mode.
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22 Claims
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1. An electronic device, comprising:
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an anti-theft interface, wherein, if damage to the anti-theft interface is detected, the electronic device enters a user authentication mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method, comprising:
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determining if an anti-theft interface of an electronic device is damaged; and if the anti-theft interface is determined to be damaged, performing a user authentication. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) stored on a computer-readable medium, the BIOS comprising:
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monitoring instructions that, when executed, detect a damage status of an anti-theft interface of an electronic device; and damage response instructions that, when executed, selectively perform a theft response if damage to the anti-theft interface is detected. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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