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User identification in cell phones based on skin contact

  • US 9,628,600 B2
  • Filed: 01/06/2016
  • Issued: 04/18/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/15/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system, comprising:

  • a processor; and

    a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising;

    based on touch data received from a first sensor of a user equipment, determining that the user equipment is not being utilized by a first user;

    in response to the determining that the user equipment is not being utilized by the first user, initiating a display time-out of a display of the user equipment, wherein the display time-out comprises a dimming of the display from an original brightness as defined by the first user in accordance with a user preference;

    based on additional touch data received from the first sensor of the user equipment, determining that the user equipment is being utilized by an unauthorized second user; and

    based on determining that the user equipment is being utilized by the unauthorized second user, adjusting a setting of the user equipment, wherein the adjusting comprises restoring the display to the original brightness in accordance with the user preference.

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