Unlocking of computing device i for initiating operation on computing device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to a computing device, a method implemented on the computing device, and a non-transient computer-readable storage medium that stores computer-readable instructions that, when executed, cause a processor of the computing device to execute the method. The computing device includes one or more input devices for providing user input on the computing device; and a processor operatively coupled to the one or more input devices and configured to execute the method. The method includes detecting an initiating first user input on a computing device for requesting an operation, the operation initially being in a locked state; detecting a second user input on the computing device, the second user input comprising a number of input steps via a first input device coupled to the computing device; if the second user input does not correspond to the predefined mode, maintaining the operation in a locked state, the locked state preventing initiation of the operation; Transitioning an operation from a locked state to an unlocked state if the second user input corresponds to a predefined mode; And initiating an operation on the computing device in response tothe operation being in an unlocked state.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure generally relates to unlocking of computing devices to initiate operations on the computing devices. More specifically, this disclosure describes various embodiments of computing devices and methods for transitioning operation from a locked state to an unlocked state to support initiation of operations. Background technique [0002] Computing devices, such as computer servers, data storage servers, network switches, and data center equipment, include various components or modules. exist Figure 1A In the example shown in , computing device 100 includes components such as drive bays 102 , air vents 104 , data communication ports 106 , buttons / switches 108 , and visual indicators 110 . Each of these components is located on and accessible via the front panel 112 of the computing device 100 . To achieve a smaller / thinner profile for computing device 100, these components are densely arranged and packed together, while still mainta...

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Problems solved by technology

This problem is exacerbated if there are multiple computing devices 100 managed by the enterprise management system, and each computing device 100 must be manually reconfigured on-site with an authorized person's fingerprint

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