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

  • US 9,727,154 B2
  • Filed: 07/22/2016
  • Issued: 08/08/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/2013
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method comprising:

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

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

    responsive to determining, based on the first signal, that the proximity sensor is covered, and responsive to determining, based on the second signal, that the touch 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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