Abstract:
Systems and methods of performing a simplified data transfer are provided. For example, a simplified data transfer system (10) may include two or more devices configured to perform a simplified data transfer. The first device (58) may be configured to save and transfer data associated with applications open on the first device (58). When the second device (36) initiates communication, the first device (58) may automatically send the open application data to the second device (36).
Abstract:
Systems and methods of performing a simplified data transfer are provided. For example, a simplified data transfer system may include two or more devices configured to perform a simplified data transfer. The first device may be configured to save and transfer data associated with applications open on the first device. When the second device initiates communication, the first device may automatically send the open application data to the second device.
Abstract:
This invention is directed to an electronic device with an embedded authentication system for restricting access to device resources. The authentication system may include one or more sensors operative to detect biometric information of a user. The sensors may be positioned in the device such that the sensors may detect appropriate biometric information as the user operates the device, without requiring the user to perform a step for providing the biometric information (e.g., embedding a fingerprint sensor in an input mechanism instead of providing a fingerprint sensor in a separate part of the device housing). In some embodiments, the authentication system may be operative to detect a visual or temporal pattern of inputs to authenticate a user. In response to authenticating, a user may access restricted files, applications (e.g., applications purchased by the user), or settings (e.g., application settings such as contacts or saved game profile).
Abstract:
An electronic device for providing tactile feedback is provided. The electronic device may provide tactile feedback using any suitable approach, including for example vibration, heat, electrical, visual, or any other type of feedback. The electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to detecting any particular status of the electronic device, receiving any particular input, or detecting any suitable communication received by the electronic device. For example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to identifying the current network of the device, the status of a particular electronic device component, or any other electronic device status. As another example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to receiving a particular type of communication, or in response to receiving a communication from a particular contact. As still another example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to receiving a particular user input, or to detecting a user's finger on a particular portion of the electronic device.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for switching between an electronic paper display and a video display are provided. Control circuitry in an electronic device can analyze visual content to determine one or more features of the visual content. For example, the control circuitry can analyze visual content to determine the rate of change and/or color composition of the visual content. Based on the one or more features, the control circuitry can selectively enable the device's electronic paper display or the device's video display.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are provided that allow for a portable electronic device 10 to provide smart menus to a user based on a context of a transaction. Specifically, the method of using a portable electronic device 10 may include opening a near field communication (NFC) channel with a point-of-purchase device 80 and providing a smart menu based on a determined context. The portable electronic device 10 may be configured to determine the context based at least in part upon acquiring sales transaction information for the point-of-purchase device 80. Additionally, the portable electronic device 10 may be configured to determine the context based at least in part upon acquiring vendor identification information.
Abstract:
A user interface for seamlessly authenticating a user of an electronic device, the user interface comprising: an object (610) displayed on a touch-sensitive display (600) of the electronic device configured to be manipulated by a user touching and dragging the object (610); a track (612), along which the object can be dragged, wherein a sensor (620) placed underneath the track (612) is configured to authenticate the user as the user drags the object along the track (612).
Abstract:
An electronic device for providing tactile feedback is provided. The electronic device may provide tactile feedback using any suitable approach, including for example vibration, heat, electrical, visual, or any other type of feedback. The electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to detecting any particular status of the electronic device, receiving any particular input, or detecting any suitable communication received by the electronic device. For example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to receiving a particular user input, or to detecting a user's finger on a particular portion of the electronic device.
Abstract:
A user interface for seamlessly authenticating a user of an electronic device, the user interface comprising: an object (610) displayed on a touch-sensitive display (600) of the electronic device configured to be manipulated by a user touching and dragging the object (610); a track (612), along which the object can be dragged, wherein a sensor (620) placed underneath the track (612) is configured to authenticate the user as the user drags the object along the track (612).
Abstract:
A user interface for seamlessly authenticating a user of an electronic device, the user interface comprising: an object (610) displayed on a touch-sensitive display (600) of the electronic device configured to be manipulated by a user touching and dragging the object (610); a track (612), along which the object can be dragged, wherein a sensor (620) placed underneath the track (612) is configured to authenticate the user as the user drags the object along the track (612).