Security using electronic devices
First Claim
1. An electronic device comprising:
- force measuring circuitry; and
control circuitry coupled to the force measuring circuitry, wherein the control circuitry is configured to make a security determination when the force measuring circuitry detects a force level, the control circuitry is to complete the security determination when the detected force level exceeds one of a plurality of predetermined, different security threshold force levels that has been previously selected by a user of the device, and wherein the device is configured to enter a prevention mode when the control circuitry has made the security determination.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for providing security to a user of an electronic device are provided. An electronic device can be configured to enter a prevention mode in response to detecting a force that exceeds a predetermined threshold, thereby providing security. Embodiments are described wherein the device, upon entering a prevention mode, may transmit a security transmission, in the form of a telephone call or an e-mail. This security transmission, when received by a security entity, can lead to the security entity dispatching an officer to the device'"'"'s location, or to the security entity placing a telephone call to the device'"'"'s owner, thereby providing security. Embodiments are also provided whereby the device, upon entering a prevention mode, may enter a lock-down mode. When in lock-down mode, the device may become inaccessible by any user, or alternatively may be accessed only if a security password is provided by the user.
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1. An electronic device comprising:
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force measuring circuitry; and control circuitry coupled to the force measuring circuitry, wherein the control circuitry is configured to make a security determination when the force measuring circuitry detects a force level, the control circuitry is to complete the security determination when the detected force level exceeds one of a plurality of predetermined, different security threshold force levels that has been previously selected by a user of the device, and wherein the device is configured to enter a prevention mode when the control circuitry has made the security determination. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28)
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22. A method of operating an electronic device for providing security, wherein the device includes control circuitry coupled to force measuring circuitry and communications circuitry, the method comprising:
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detecting an external force level with the force measuring circuitry; determining whether the detected external force level exceeds a security transmission threshold level for an object proximal to the electronic device with the control circuitry; and based upon the determination, sending a security transmission with the communications circuitry regarding the object proximal to the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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25. A method of operating an electronic device for providing security, wherein the device includes control circuitry coupled to force measuring circuitry, the method comprising:
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detecting an external force level with the force measuring circuitry; determining whether the detected external force level corresponds to a lock-down threshold level with the control circuitry; and based upon the determination, putting the device in a lock-down mode with the control circuitry.
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