Abstract:
A method for unlocking a locked computing device includes obtaining biometric information utilizing the computing device, determining whether the biometric information meets a predetermined requirement, unlocking the computing device when the biometric information obtained meets the predetermined requirement, and maintaining a locked status of the computing device when the biometric information does not meet the predetermined requirement. A computing device includes a sensor utilized for obtaining biometric information, wherein the computing device is for determining whether the biometric information meets a predetermined requirement, for unlocking the computing device when the biometric information obtained meets the predetermined requirement, and for maintaining a locked status of the computing device when the biometric information does not meet the predetermined requirement.
Abstract:
Electronic devices with preselected operational characteristics and associated methods are disclosed. The electronic devices can include a sensing component that senses a touch from an input mechanism and an input circuitry that measures at least one parameter of the touch from the sensing component. The electronic devices can also include a processor that performs an analysis of the measured at least one parameter of the detected touch and causes the user interface to navigate on the display based on the performed analysis.
Abstract:
Search methods. A string is first received. The string is divided to generate at least one string fragment set, comprising of at least a first and a second fragments. A record conforming to the string fragment set is searched for and retrieved. A first data block of the record may include or begin with the first fragment, and a second block may include or begin with the second fragment. The first block may include or begin with the second fragment, and the second block may include or begin with the first fragment.
Abstract:
A method of acquiring multimedia data and a multimedia data acquisition apparatus are disclosed. Pre-acquisition of multimedia data is performed before a user activates a triggering device, such as a shutter. The invention improves the quality of multimedia acquiring. By using the processing procedure of the invention, when capturing images, the user can select the image having the best quality and being acquired at the best timing according to the image capturing results.
Abstract:
A dual-axis hinge includes at least a connecting section, an upper hinge and a lower hinge. The connecting section has two sides orthogonally connected to the upper and lower hinges respectively. The connecting section has a circuit cavity that communicates with circuit outlets of the upper and lower hinges to form a passage for accommodating a transmission circuit. The upper hinge is connected to a first sleeve for joining the top cover of a folding electronic product, and the lower hinge is connected to a second sleeve for joining the body of the folding electronic product. These connections enable the top cover to rotate in at least two different directions.
Abstract:
A handheld electronic device (300) mainly comprises a cover (310), a main body (320), a monitor (328) mounted on the main body, a keyboard (318) mounted on the cover and a hinge structure (330) to which pivot portions (312), (322) of the cover and main body are hinged. The pivot portions have teeth (314), (324) on circumferential peripheries thereof. The teeth mesh with each other. The cover can rotate for 360 degrees relative to the main body thereby moving from a first position to a second position, wherein at the first position, the cover abuts against a top surface (326) of the main body, and at the second position, the cover abuts against a bottom surface of the main body. The trajectory of the cover during its rotation relative to the main body follows a predetermined path.
Abstract:
To perform a search, or other function, based on input from a camera in a mobile computing device, the camera of the mobile computing device captures an image, an area corresponding to text or another searchable object in the image is selected or determined, the text in the area is recognized to generate a plurality of characters, or a string, the plurality of characters or the object becomes input for the function, and output of the function is displayed in a display of the mobile computing device.
Abstract:
A handheld electronic device mainly includes a first casing, a second casing, and an image-capturing apparatus. The first casing has a display screen, and the second casing is pivoted to the first casing about a hinge section and movable between first and second positions relative to the first casing. In addition, the image-capturing apparatus is mounted on the second casing and spaced from the hinge section at a distance. The second casing is permitted to fold over the first casing so that the image-capturing apparatus and the display screen both face the same direction and the display screen is exposed through the window.
Abstract:
A handheld electronic device (200) is provided. The handheld electronic device mainly comprises a first casing (210) and a second casing (220). A display screen (212) and an image-capturing apparatus (222) are set up on the first casing and the second casing respectively. The display screen is positioned on a front surface (210a) of the first casing. The second casing is pivoted to a rear surface (210b) of the first casing and the second casing is permitted to flip between first and second positions. At the first position, the second casing is received in a recess defined in the rear surface of the first casing, and the image-capturing apparatus faces rearwards. At the second position, the second casing is located above the first casing, and the image-capturing apparatus faces forwardly.
Abstract:
Delay judgment systems and methods are provided. The system comprises an input device and a processing module. The processing module receives and buffers a plurality of inputs via the input device within a specific time period, where each input comprises an input property. After the specific time period, the processing module performs a determination according to the input properties of the respective inputs.