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Low power application access using fingerprint sensor authentication

  • US 9,940,498 B2
  • Filed: 09/09/2016
  • Issued: 04/10/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/09/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • detecting an interaction event on a display of a device in a locked mode, wherein the interaction event originates at one of a fingerprint sensor of the device or an application icon and terminates at the other of the fingerprint sensor or the application icon;

    authenticating the interaction event using the fingerprint sensor; and

    activating a function associated with the application icon responsive to authenticating the interaction event without unlocking the device.

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