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TOUCH SCREEN UNLOCKING DEVICE AND METHOD

  • US 20120007836A1
  • Filed: 08/01/2010
  • Published: 01/12/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/08/2010
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A touch screen unlocking device for an electronic device having a touch screen, the touch screen unlocking device comprising:

  • a sensor configured for detecting signals generated by a tap on the touch screen;

    a processing unit;

    a screen control unit connected to the processing unit, and configured to transmit a tap signal to the processing unit when detecting that the touch screen is tapped, and unlock the touch screen when receiving an unlocking signal from the processing unit;

    a measuring unit connected to the processing unit and the sensor, the measuring unit being configured to measure the frequency of the signals detected by the sensor when the touch screen is tapped, and transmit a frequency-affirming signal to the processing unit when determining that the frequency of the signals drops within a predetermined frequency range; and

    a timing unit connected to the processing unit, and configured to transmit a time-affirming signal to the processing unit when determining that the interval between the two consecutive taps on the touch screen drops within a predetermined time span.

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