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Authenticated device used to unlock another device

A technology for unlocking and electronic equipment, applied in branch office equipment, digital data authentication, unauthorized/fraudulent phone call prevention, etc., can solve problems such as aggravation

Active Publication Date: 2017-04-19
APPLE INC
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These disadvantages are further exacerbated when users switch between using multiple devices that require unlocking, especially when those devices are configured to automatically lock after a certain duration of inactivity

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[0055] The following description sets forth exemplary methods, parameters, etc. It should be appreciated, however, that such description is not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, but is provided as a description of exemplary embodiments.

[0056] A device that is expected to be trusted by other electronic devices (eg, an "authenticated" device) can facilitate the unlocking of certain other electronic devices. Consider a situation where a user owns multiple electronic devices and frequently switches between using the multiple electronic devices. When unlocking an electronic device (eg by providing a password), it is useful that nearby devices (within wireless communication range) are also automatically unlocked, or at least require a lesser set of user inputs for unlocking. In this way, users can quickly switch between different devices without having to enter the corresponding password on each device. Techniques for performing these functions (unlocking other ele...

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Abstract

An electronic device having a user- interface locked state and a user-interface unlocked state may be in the locked state. The locked electronic device may detect, via wireless communication, an external device; receive, from the external device, unlocking information for unlocking the electronic device. The locked electronic device may determine whether the external device is authorized to facilitate its unlocking. The locked electronic device may detect user input. In response to the user input, the received unlocking information, and / or a determination that the external device is authorized, the locked electronic device may unlock and enter a normal operating state wherein application programs may be launched and used.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This patent application claims U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 038,077, filed August 15, 2014, entitled "AUTHENTICATED DEVICE USEDTO UNLOCK ANOTHER DEVICE," and filed March 6, 2015, entitled "AUTHENTICATED DEVICE USED TO UNLOCK ANOTHER DEVICE” has priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 129,747. The contents of these patent applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. [0003] This application for patent is related to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 035,348, filed August 8, 2014, entitled "CONTINUITY" and U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 006,043. The contents of these patent applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. Background technique [0004] 1. technical field [0005] This disclosure relates generally to computer user interfaces, and more particularly to techniques for permitting a user to seamlessly transitio...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F21/35H04M1/67H04M1/725H04W4/00H04W4/20H04W12/06H04M1/72412H04W4/80
CPCG06F21/35H04M1/67H04W4/20H04W12/06H04M1/72412H04W12/63H04W12/30H04W12/08H04W88/02H04W4/80
Inventor L·Y·杨J·J·亚罗西G·I·布彻K·琳奇
Owner APPLE INC
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