Adaptive Locking State Transition Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable electronic devices face challenges in efficiently switching between locked and unlocked states, particularly in terms of user input processes, as current methods often require multiple steps or password entry, which can be cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that utilize a processor and memory to manage user input processes for switching a device between locked and unlocked states, allowing users to select from various input processes, such as single or double actuation of a lock key, translation inputs, and password entry, to simplify the unlocking process based on previous locking methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple input processes (translation input, password entry) are required to unlock the device, then security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the unlocking requirements adaptive rather than static. The system dynamically adjusts the unlocking process based on the detected locking input: if a key press is detected, only password entry is required; if no key press is detected, both translation input and password entry are required. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction by optimizing security based on the specific locking context while maintaining ease of operation when appropriate.
2Ease of operation
If the display is enabled during locked state, then ease of operation is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by selectively enabling or disabling the display based on the specific unlocking scenario. The display is enabled locally (only when needed) rather than being uniformly enabled or disabled. Specifically, the display is enabled when translation input is required to provide visual feedback, but can be disabled when only password entry is needed, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and energy consumption.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system detects key press to determine unlocking process, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by having the system automatically detect the locking input type (key press or no key press) and autonomously determine the appropriate unlocking process without requiring user configuration or complex external inputs. The processor automatically detects the input and configures the unlocking requirements accordingly, resolving the contradiction by achieving adaptability through simple automated detection rather than complex user-configurable systems.
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AI summary
A method, apparatus and a computer program is provided. The apparatus comprises: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing computer program code configured, working with the at least one processor, to cause at least the following to be performed: responding to user input by switching a device from an unlocked state to a locked state; and setting a user input process for switching the device from the locked state to the unlocked state, in dependence upon the user input provided to switch the device from the unlocked state to the locked state.