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Combined passcode and activity launch modifier

  • US 9,223,948 B2
  • Filed: 11/01/2011
  • Issued: 12/29/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/01/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of activating an application on an electronic device when the electronic device is in a locked state, the method comprising:

  • displaying, on a display of the electronic device, a first image and a second image, the second image overlaying the first image, the first image having a first reference point and the second image having a second reference point;

    receiving input, via an input device of the electronic device; and

    when the first reference point of the first image is substantially aligned with the second reference point of the second image in combination with receiving an activity launch modifier as input, unlocking the electronic device and activating an application corresponding to the activity launch modifier.

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