Mobile IO input and output for smartphones, tablet, and wireless devices including touch screen, voice, pen, and gestures
First Claim
1. A system for authentication to a multifunction device based on a gesture, comprising:
- the device comprising a keyboard, a processor, a camera, and a wireless transmit and receive function, and audio and video functions,the device configured with a first authentication requirement for access to the device and a second authentication requirement for authentication to one or more applications on the device,wherein authentication to an application requires a response to a series of authentication steps,wherein authentication to the device or application is enabled using a gesture, wherein said gesture is a visual movement in the form of a pre-defined shape by a user,wherein an application on the device displays an authentication request,wherein the device displays a photo from a set of photos in the device,wherein the device presents a question to a user on the display related to the photo,wherein the system comprises a multi-level authentication system which includes granting access to the device and the one or more applications based on a high or low security level settings, andwherein a key is expanded based on actuating, and ambient light detected by a light sensor on the device to facilitate easier viewing of the key.
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Abstract
A cellular telephone or mobile device with several methods of touch, voice, and gesture based input is described. A user is able to interact with a touch screen display on the device to select one or more keys, expand keys, and customize legends or toolbars. A user may deliver spoken audio to the device and actuate a series of commands on the device including search on the device, search on the Internet, accessing an Internet resource, or downloading a document. A user may be able to execute one or more macros on the device. The device may further have a plurality of authentication methods based on the activities on the device. Authentication requests may be made for specific applications or the device. An authentication request may include identifying pictures taken on the device and engaging in activities with the photos.
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19 Claims
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1. A system for authentication to a multifunction device based on a gesture, comprising:
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the device comprising a keyboard, a processor, a camera, and a wireless transmit and receive function, and audio and video functions, the device configured with a first authentication requirement for access to the device and a second authentication requirement for authentication to one or more applications on the device, wherein authentication to an application requires a response to a series of authentication steps, wherein authentication to the device or application is enabled using a gesture, wherein said gesture is a visual movement in the form of a pre-defined shape by a user, wherein an application on the device displays an authentication request, wherein the device displays a photo from a set of photos in the device, wherein the device presents a question to a user on the display related to the photo, wherein the system comprises a multi-level authentication system which includes granting access to the device and the one or more applications based on a high or low security level settings, and wherein a key is expanded based on actuating, and ambient light detected by a light sensor on the device to facilitate easier viewing of the key. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An input and authentication system for a multifunction mobile device, comprising:
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the multifunction mobile device having a processor, memory, wireless transmit and receive functions, and voice and audio functions, wherein the authentication system is configured to; provide an authentication request on the display of the mobile device; present a password on the display of the mobile device; accept the password using an on-screen keyboard; require a match of the password to a pre-existing password entry; wherein the mobile device is configured with a first authentication requirement for access to the mobile device and a second authentication requirement for authentication to one or more applications on the mobile device, wherein authentication to the system requires a response to a series of authentication steps, wherein at least one authentication to the mobile device or the application is enabled using a gesture, wherein said gesture is a visual movement in the form of a pre-defined shape by a user, and wherein at least one key is expanded based on ambient light detected by a light sensor on the device to facilitate easier viewing of the at least one key, and at least one or more of or combinations thereof; a) wherein the at least one key is expanded in response to the at least one key being depressed; b) wherein a second key is expanded as a suggested next character in response to a first key depressed; and c) wherein expansion of the at least one key is based on one or more of intensity of light, moisture, or humidity or combinations thereof. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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