17964511. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SECURITY OF CAMERA simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SECURITY OF CAMERA

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Juwoan Yoo of Suwon-si (KR)

Dasom Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Wonsuk Jang of Suwon-si (KR)

Taehwa Hong of Suwon-si (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SECURITY OF CAMERA - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17964511 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SECURITY OF CAMERA

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method and device that enhance camera security on a device with a display and a camera module. The device includes a processor, memory, and camera module below the display. The processor is configured to receive a camera security configuration change, identify the application being used, determine if it meets the configured condition, and control the display of a camera security pattern on the corresponding display area.

  • The device includes a display, camera module, memory, and processor.
  • The processor receives camera security configuration changes.
  • It identifies the application being used.
  • The processor determines if the application meets the configured condition.
  • Based on the determination, it controls the display of a camera security pattern on the corresponding display area.

Potential Applications

  • Enhancing camera security on devices with displays.
  • Preventing unauthorized access to the camera module.
  • Protecting user privacy by ensuring camera access is controlled.

Problems Solved

  • Unauthorized access to the camera module.
  • Privacy concerns related to camera usage.
  • Ensuring camera security on devices with displays.

Benefits

  • Improved camera security on devices.
  • Enhanced privacy protection for users.
  • Control over camera access and usage.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method and a device are provided. The device includes a display, a camera module disposed below the display, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to at least one of the display, the camera module, or the memory, wherein the processor is configured to receive a camera security configuration change, identify an application being executed, determine whether the identified application corresponds to a configured condition, and based on a result of the determination, control display of a camera security pattern on a display area of the display corresponding to the camera module.