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UNLOCKING METHOD FOR A TOUCH SCREEN

  • US 20130318475A1
  • Filed: 03/18/2013
  • Published: 11/28/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/25/2012
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for unlocking a touch screen, applicable to an electronic device that has a touch screen, the method comprising the steps of:

  • displaying a main object on the touch screen, upon the touch screen being locked;

    displaying a plurality of secondary objects in an arrangement on the touch screen upon a physical object touching a position on the touch screen corresponding to the main object;

    highlighting the main object or at least one of the secondary objects on the touch screen when the physical object'"'"'s touch on the position has lasted for a first period;

    de-highlighting the main object or said at least one of the secondary objects on the touch screen and highlighting the main object or another of the secondary objects on the touch screen, when the physical object'"'"'s touch on the position has lasted for a second period, wherein the second period is longer than the first period; and

    upon the physical object leaving the position on the touch screen when a secondary object of the secondary objects is highlighted, unlocking the touch screen and activating an application corresponding to the secondary object.

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