Unlocking a device by performing gestures on an unlock image

Details Unlocking a device by performing gestures on an unlock image Unlocking a device by performing gestures on an unlock image

2005-12-23

2010-02-02

Chow, Dennis-Doon (Department: 2174)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

Gesture-based

C345S173000, C345S179000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07657849

ABSTRACT:
A device with a touch-sensitive display may be unlocked via gestures performed on the touch-sensitive display. The device is unlocked if contact with the display corresponds to a predefined gesture for unlocking the device. The device displays one or more unlock images with respect to which the predefined gesture is to be performed in order to unlock the device. The performance of the predefined gesture with respect to the unlock image may include moving the unlock image to a predefined location and/or moving the unlock image along a predefined path. The device may also display visual cues of the predefined gesture on the touch screen to remind a user of the gesture.

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