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ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH A TOUCH SENSOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

  • US 20170302768A1
  • Filed: 06/30/2017
  • Published: 10/19/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving, by one or more processors, a first signal indicating whether or not a proximity sensor of an electronic device is covered;

    receiving, by the one or more processors, a second signal indicating a touch of a user at a fingerprint reader of the electronic device;

    determining, by the one or more processors, that the touch of the user corresponds to a fingerprint of an authorized user;

    determining, by the one or more processors, a mode in which the electronic device is operating; and

    performing, by the one or more processors, based on whether or not the proximity sensor is covered and further based on the mode in which the electronic device is operating, at least one action.

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