Patent ID: 8990579
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: H04L,H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for unlocking an electronic device, the method comprising the steps of: displaying, by the electronic device, a first input screen portion for unlocking the electronic device from a locked mode; receiving, by the electronic device, a first input from a user via the first input screen portion; comparing the first input with first user-defined information stored in the electronic device; receiving, by the electronic device, a second input from the user via a second input screen portion, the second input screen portion is displayed by the electronic device after a determination that the first input does not match the first user-defined information; comparing the second input with second user-defined information stored in the electronic device; and when the second input matches the second user-defined information, unlocking the electronic device from the locked mode.