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Electronic device with a touch sensor and method for operating the same

  • US 9,411,446 B2
  • Filed: 11/04/2013
  • Issued: 08/09/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/2013
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving, from a proximity sensor on a front side of an electronic device, a signal indicating whether the proximity sensor is covered or uncovered;

    receiving, from a fingerprint reader on a rear side of the electronic device, a signal indicating a touch of a user; and

    responsive to determining that the received signal indicates the proximity sensor is covered and that a finger of the user is recognized as a fingerprint of the user;

    receiving an indication of a voice command; and

    outputting a response to the voice command.

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