Integrated Icon and Fingerprint Detection Interface

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for accessing encrypted information or applications on terminals are complicated, requiring multiple steps including touch operations and identity verification interfaces such as fingerprint or password inputs.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that display an icon on a screen with a fingerprint detection module, detect operations on the icon, and execute associated functions based on matching fingerprint information, simplifying the process by integrating identity verification and function execution into a single touch operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional identity verification interface is used for accessing encrypted applications, then security is maintained, but the operation process becomes complicated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccess process simplicityVSAvoidverification interface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the icon display area with the fingerprint detection area, merging the function invocation interface and identity verification interface into a single integrated interface. When a user touches an icon, the system simultaneously detects the touch operation and acquires fingerprint information, eliminating the need for separate verification screens and simplifying the access process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The fingerprint detection module serves as an intermediary between the touch operation and the application execution. Instead of requiring users to navigate through multiple verification screens, the system uses fingerprint detection as a direct mediator that automatically verifies identity and triggers application launch, reducing operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If multiple verification steps are required for encrypted applications, then security is enhanced, but access time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity levelVSAvoidaccess time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs fingerprint acquisition and verification in parallel with icon selection, rather than sequentially. The fingerprint detection module continuously monitors the touch area, so when a user touches an icon, the fingerprint data is already captured and ready for immediate verification, significantly reducing access time while maintaining security.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The fingerprint detection process continues uninterrupted during the icon selection process. The system maintains continuous fingerprint scanning in the predetermined area, ensuring that verification can be completed instantly when the user touches the desired icon, eliminating idle time between selection and verification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentEP3869365A1Method and device for executing function of icon, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2021.08.25 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

The embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and device for executing a function associated with an icon, and a storage medium. The method includes: displaying the icon in a predetermined display area of a display screen, wherein a fingerprint detection module is provided at the predetermined display area; detecting an operation on the icon, and acquiring first fingerprint information while the operation is acting on the icon; determining whether the first fingerprint information matches with preset second fingerprint information; and executing the function associated with the icon in response to determining that the first fingerprint information matches with the preset second fingerprint information.