Touch Control Unlocking via Distributed Candidate Positions

The unlocking zone is segmented into multiple candidate positions distributed across the screen, allowing users to choose from several valid unlocking locations rather than being confined to a single path. This segmentation maintains security by providing discrete valid positions while improving ease of operation by allowing flexible placement within the distributed candidate positions.

The invention transitions from a one-dimensional sliding path constraint to a two-dimensional distributed position system. Multiple candidate positions are arranged across the screen surface in different dimensions, allowing users to drag the unlock image to any of these positions in various directions, thereby enhancing operational flexibility while maintaining security through controlled candidate position selection.

The system dynamically adjusts the unlocking mechanism by providing multiple candidate positions instead of a fixed path. The unlock image can be dragged to any candidate position based on user preference and context, making the system adaptive to different user needs while maintaining manageable complexity through predefined position sets.

The unlocking system serves multiple functions by accommodating different user preferences and scenarios through multiple candidate positions. The same unlocking mechanism can adapt to various situations (one-handed operation, different screen orientations, accessibility needs) by allowing selection from distributed candidate positions, enhancing versatility without significantly increasing system complexity.