18090290. APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LOGIN FUNCTION OF APPLICATION IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LOGIN FUNCTION OF APPLICATION IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LOGIN FUNCTION OF APPLICATION IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18090290 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING LOGIN FUNCTION OF APPLICATION IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The disclosed patent application describes a method for providing a login function for an application on an electronic device. The device includes a display, memory, and processor.
- The processor detects a trigger to perform a login function for a first application.
- It extracts the account information required for the login function.
- It determines if the account information includes information for a second application that can be linked to the first application.
- If the second account information is included, the processor provides the second application and its account information in a login screen related to the first application.
Potential applications of this technology:
- This method can be used in various applications that require user login, such as social media platforms, email clients, or online banking apps.
- It can simplify the login process for users by automatically providing account information for linked applications.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Users often have multiple accounts across different applications, which can make the login process cumbersome and time-consuming.
- This method solves the problem of manually entering account information for linked applications by automatically providing the necessary details.
Benefits of this technology:
- It saves users time and effort by automatically populating the login screen with account information for linked applications.
- It enhances user experience by streamlining the login process and reducing the chances of errors in entering account details.
Original Abstract Submitted
Various embodiments of the disclosure provide a method of providing a login function (or a login service) of an application and an electronic device supporting the same. An electronic device according to an embodiment of the disclosure may include: a display module including a display, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the display module and the memory. The processor may be configured to: detect a trigger for performing a login function of a first application; extract first account information used for the login function of the first application; determine whether the first account information includes second account information of a second application which can be linked to the first application; based on the second account information being included, provide the second application which is usable and the second account information in a login screen related to the first application displayed on the display module.
