17816660. CONTROLLING A DEVICE OPERATIONAL MODE ACCORDING TO AN AUTHENTICATION MODE simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)

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CONTROLLING A DEVICE OPERATIONAL MODE ACCORDING TO AN AUTHENTICATION MODE

Organization Name

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor(s)

Naga Chandan Babu Gudivada of Hyderabad (IN)

Rakesh Pallerla of Hyderabad (IN)

Prakash Tiwari of Hyderabad (IN)

CONTROLLING A DEVICE OPERATIONAL MODE ACCORDING TO AN AUTHENTICATION MODE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17816660 titled 'CONTROLLING A DEVICE OPERATIONAL MODE ACCORDING TO AN AUTHENTICATION MODE

Simplified Explanation

This patent application discloses systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling a device's operational mode based on authentication attempts. Here are the key points:

  • The system receives an indication of an authentication attempt.
  • It determines an authentication mode corresponding to the authentication attempt.
  • It also determines a device operational mode corresponding to the authentication mode.
  • If the authentication process is successful, the device operational mode corresponding to the authentication mode is implemented.
  • Examples of device operational modes include limited access mode and distress mode.
  • Limited access mode and distress mode can block access to certain device functionalities or data.
  • Distress mode can also involve sending SOS data to other devices.
  • Quick launch mode can initialize selected software applications.
  • Some authentication modes may involve obtaining fingerprint data from specific digit combinations.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Enhancing device security by implementing different operational modes based on authentication attempts.
  • Providing limited access mode to restrict certain functionalities or data for unauthorized users.
  • Activating distress mode to send SOS data in emergency situations.
  • Quick launch mode can provide a convenient way to initialize specific software applications.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Unauthorized access to device functionalities and data can be prevented.
  • Emergency situations can be quickly addressed by activating distress mode and sending SOS data.
  • Quick launch mode eliminates the need to manually open desired software applications.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved device security and protection against unauthorized access.
  • Enhanced user safety through distress mode and SOS data transmission.
  • Convenient and efficient access to frequently used software applications through quick launch mode.


Original Abstract Submitted

This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for controlling a device operational mode. Some examples involve receiving an indication of an authentication attempt, determining an authentication mode corresponding with the authentication attempt and determining a device operational mode corresponding with the authentication mode. Responsive to determining that an authentication process corresponding with the authentication attempt completed successfully, a device operational mode corresponding with the authentication mode may be implemented. Examples of device operational modes include a limited access mode and a distress mode, both of which may involve blocking access to at least one type of device functionality or access to at least one type of data. The distress mode also may involve sending SOS data to one or more other devices. The quick launch mode may cause one or more selected software applications to initialize. Some authentication modes may involve obtaining fingerprint data from a specific combination of digits.

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