Authenticated device used to unlock another device

    公开(公告)号:US10339293B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-02

    申请号:US14719217

    申请日:2015-05-21

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device having a user-interface locked state and a user-interface unlocked state may be in the locked state. The locked electronic device may detect, via wireless communication, an external device; receive, from the external device, unlocking information for unlocking the electronic device. The locked electronic device may determine whether the external device is authorized to facilitate its unlocking. The locked electronic device may detect user input. In response to the user input, the received unlocking information, and/or a determination that the external device is authorized, the locked electronic device may unlock and enter a normal operating state wherein application programs may be launched and used.

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