MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING ON SAME
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1. A mobile device, comprising:
- a display unit operable to display a first image on a display screen thereof; and
a control unit comprising;
a sensing unit operable to sense a trigger signal;
a determination unit operable to determine whether the first image comprises specific information; and
a substitution unit operable to display a second image on the display screen in response to the trigger signal to camouflage the first image, if the first image comprises the specific information.
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Abstract
A mobile device and a displayed information protection method suitable for use with the mobile device are disclosed. In response to a trigger signal, a control unit determines if information presented on a display contains confidential information. If confidential information is displayed, the confidential information is concealed or removed from the display. The trigger signal may comprise, for example, an event such as an incoming telephone call, reception of electronic mail, and fingerprint authentication.
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1. A mobile device, comprising:
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a display unit operable to display a first image on a display screen thereof; and a control unit comprising; a sensing unit operable to sense a trigger signal; a determination unit operable to determine whether the first image comprises specific information; and a substitution unit operable to display a second image on the display screen in response to the trigger signal to camouflage the first image, if the first image comprises the specific information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. The mobile device according to claim 10, wherein the substitution unit is further operable to display the first image on the display unit if the second image is displayed on the display unit and if a second trigger is sensed.
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11. A displayed information protection method for a mobile device, the method comprising:
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displaying an original image on a display screen; sensing a trigger signal; determining whether the original image comprises specific information; and displaying a camouflage image on the display screen in response to the trigger signal to camouflage the original image, if the original image comprises the specific information. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A computer-readable medium for displayed information protection, the computer-readable medium comprising program code for:
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displaying an original image on a display screen; sensing a trigger signal; determining whether the original image comprises specific information; and displaying a camouflage image on the display screen in response to the trigger signal to camouflage the original image, if the original image comprises the specific information. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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