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Method, Apparatus and System for Access Mode Control of a Device

  • US 20130347102A1
  • Filed: 08/30/2013
  • Published: 12/26/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/23/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer readable program storage device, encoded with instructions that, when executed by a portable electronic device configured to execute multiple applications, cause the portable electronic device to perform operations comprising:

  • receiving a first gesture from a user on a touch sensitive surface of the electronic device while the device is in a locked mode, wherein the locked mode prevents the user from accessing some applications on the device;

    determining that the received first gesture meets a first predetermined condition;

    in response to determining that the received first gesture meets the first predetermined condition, unlocking a first user account on the device, wherein the unlocked first user account mode allows the user to access a first group of applications;

    changing the operational mode of the device from the unlocked first user account mode to the locked mode;

    receiving a second gesture from a user on a touch sensitive surface while the device is in the locked mode;

    determining that the second gesture meets a second predetermined condition; and

    in response to determining that the received second gesture meets the second predetermined condition, unlocking a second user account on the device, wherein the unlocked second user account mode allows the user to access a second group of applications, wherein the second group of applications includes one or more applications that are not within the first group of applications.

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