MULTIPLE-INPUT DEVICE LOCK AND UNLOCK
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- detecting a single, continuous unlock action applied to at least two input mechanisms on a locked electronic device; and
unlocking the electronic device in response to said detecting.
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Abstract
A device, such as a communication device or data processing device, is configured to transition between a locked and unlocked state in response to a detected action that is interpreted as a continuous or single action. In an embodiment a first input is detected at a first input mechanism of the device when the device is locked, then a second input is detected at the second input. If the inputs are determined to be continuous, for example if the second input is detected within a predetermined period after completion of the first input, the device is unlocked. The input may also be combined or interpreted as a password or security code. Conversely, if a detected action is interpreted as a continuous or single action by an unlocked device, the device may enter the locked state in response to the detected action. Methods for implementing this transition between locked and unlocked states are also provided.
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20 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
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detecting a single, continuous unlock action applied to at least two input mechanisms on a locked electronic device; and unlocking the electronic device in response to said detecting. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method, comprising:
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detecting a single, continuous lock action applied to at least two input mechanisms on a locked electronic device; and locking the electronic device in response to said detecting. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method, comprising:
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detecting a first input at a first input mechanism in a locked electronic device; detecting a second input at a second input mechanism in the electronic device; when the second input is detected within a predetermined period of time after completion of the first input, unlocking the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer-readable medium bearing code which, when executed by an electronic device, causes the electronic device to carry out the method of:
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detecting, while the electronic device is in one of a locked and unlocked state, detect a single, continuous lock action applied to at least two input mechanisms of the electronic device; and in response to said detecting, transitioning the electronic device to the other one of the locked and unlocked state.
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