阅读说明：本技术 用于显示信息的电子设备 (Electronic device for displaying information ) 是由 李允豪 金玄 俞炳仁 于 2018-07-13 设计创作，主要内容包括：本公开提供了一种电子设备,包括：触摸屏显示器；图像传感器；与触摸屏显示器和图像传感器电连接的处理器,配置为通过触摸屏显示器显示锁定屏幕；响应于通过触摸屏显示器显示锁定屏幕时发生指定事件,将与指定事件对应的通知显示为至少部分与锁定屏幕交叠；在通知被显示为至少部分与锁定屏幕交叠时,基于通过图像传感器获得的用户图像执行第一认证；基于第一认证成功,通过触摸屏显示器将与指定事件相关的第一附加信息显示为至少部分与锁定屏幕交叠,其在第一认证前是隐藏的；基于通过触摸屏显示器获得的触摸输入进行第二认证；基于第二认证成功,通过触摸屏显示器显示与指定事件相关的第二附加信息,其在第二认证前是隐藏的。(The present disclosure provides an electronic device, including: a touch screen display; an image sensor; a processor electrically connected to the touch screen display and the image sensor, configured to display a lock screen through the touch screen display; in response to a specified event occurring while the lock screen is displayed by the touch screen display, displaying a notification corresponding to the specified event as at least partially overlapping the lock screen; performing a first authentication based on a user image obtained through the image sensor while the notification is displayed to at least partially overlap the lock screen; based on the first authentication being successful, displaying, by the touch screen display, first additional information related to the specified event as at least partially overlapping with the lock screen, which was hidden prior to the first authentication; performing a second authentication based on touch input obtained through the touch screen display; based on the second authentication being successful, second additional information related to the specified event is displayed through the touch screen display, which is hidden prior to the second authentication.)

1. An electronic device, the electronic device comprising:

a touch screen display;

an image sensor; and

a processor in electrical connection with the touch screen display and the image sensor, the processor configured to:

displaying a lock screen through the touch screen display;

in response to a specified event occurring while the lock screen is displayed by the touch screen display, displaying a notification corresponding to the specified event to at least partially overlap the lock screen;

performing a first authentication based on an image of a user obtained through the image sensor while the notification is displayed to at least partially overlap the lock screen;

displaying, by the touch screen display, first additional information related to the specified event as at least partially overlapping with the lock screen based on success of the first authentication, the first additional information previously hidden prior to the first authentication;

performing a second authentication based on touch input obtained through the touch screen display; and

displaying, by the touch screen display, second additional information related to the specified event based on success of the second authentication, the second additional information previously hidden prior to the second authentication.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the image comprises a facial image, wherein the processor is configured to perform the first authentication based on facial information corresponding to the facial image.

3. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the image comprises an iris image, wherein the processor is configured to perform the first authentication based on iris information corresponding to the iris image.

4. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to perform the second authentication based on the touch input of a pattern for unlocking drawn on the touch screen display.

5. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to perform the second authentication based on the touch input of a password for unlocking entered with the touch screen display.

6. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to: performing display of the second additional information such that the second additional information is displayed to at least partially overlap the lock screen.

7. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to:

performing display of the second additional information such that the lock screen is hidden and the second additional information is displayed through an execution screen of a specified application corresponding to the specified event.

8. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein the specified event comprises a transaction regarding a message, wherein the processor is configured to execute a message application as at least a part of the specified application.

9. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the processor is configured to:

as at least part of the display of the second additional information, displaying, by the touch screen display, at least one of: an attachment to the message, another message received or sent in association with the message, sender information for the message, or the full text of the message.

10. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to:

displaying, by the touch screen display, the second additional information and the first additional information as at least a part of the display of the second additional information.

11. An electronic device, the electronic device comprising:

a touch screen display;

an image sensor; and

a processor in electrical communication with the touch screen display and the image sensor, the processor configured to:

displaying a lock screen through the touch screen display;

in response to a specified event occurring while the lock screen is displayed by the touch screen display, displaying a notification corresponding to the specified event to at least partially overlap the lock screen;

performing a first authentication based on an image of a user obtained through the image sensor while the notification is displayed to at least partially overlap the lock screen; and

displaying, by the touch screen display, first additional information related to the specified event as at least partially overlapping with the lock screen based on success of the first authentication, the first additional information previously hidden prior to the first authentication.

12. The electronic device of claim 11, wherein the image comprises a facial image, wherein the processor is configured to perform the first authentication based on facial information corresponding to the facial image.

13. The electronic device of claim 11, wherein the image comprises an iris image, wherein the processor is configured to perform the first authentication based on iris information corresponding to the iris image.

14. The electronic device of claim 11, wherein the processor is further configured to:

performing a second authentication based on touch input obtained through the touch screen display; and

displaying, by the touch screen display, second additional information related to the specified event based on success of the second authentication, the second additional information previously hidden prior to the second authentication.

15. The electronic device of claim 14, wherein the processor is configured to perform the second authentication based on the touch input of a pattern for unlocking drawn on the touch screen display.

16. The electronic device of claim 14, wherein the processor is configured to perform the second authentication based on the touch input of a password for unlocking entered with the touch screen display.

17. The electronic device of claim 14, wherein the processor is configured to:

performing display of the second additional information such that the second additional information is displayed to at least partially overlap the lock screen.

18. The electronic device of claim 14, wherein the processor is configured to:

performing display of the second additional information such that the lock screen is hidden and the second additional information is displayed through an execution screen of a specified application corresponding to the specified event.

19. The electronic device of claim 18, wherein the specified event comprises a transaction regarding a message, wherein the processor is configured to execute a message application as at least a part of the specified application.

20. The electronic device of claim 19, wherein the processor is configured to:

as at least part of the display of the second additional information, displaying, by the touch screen display, at least one of: an attachment to the message, another message received or sent in association with the message, sender information for the message, or the full text of the message.

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates generally to electronic devices and methods for displaying information, and more particularly, to an electronic device and method for displaying information based on user authentication.

Background

With the development of information communication and semiconductor technology, electronic devices have become multimedia devices providing various services, such as a broadcasting service, a wireless internet service, a camera service, and an electronic payment service.

When a user purchases goods in a shop, the user can pay for the goods through an electronic payment service using an electronic card registered in an electronic device instead of a real card (e.g., a credit card).

The user may perform a bookmark function for a favorite card on a lock screen of the electronic device to display an electronic card on the lock screen. In this case, the information provided may be limited by the electronic device in the locked mode.

Disclosure of Invention

Technical problem

When the electronic device is in the locked mode, the user may need to release the locked mode to receive desired information from the electronic device. Although the electronic device may provide some information in the locked mode, the information provided by the electronic device is greatly limited and personal information may be limited from exposure. The electronic device requires user authentication whenever it is desired to release the locked mode. Therefore, the user's experience with the electronic device may be interrupted, thereby causing inconvenience to the user.

The present disclosure has been made to address at least the above disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages below.

Accordingly, an aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a method for unlocking an electronic device to overcome inconvenience of a user and improve convenience of the user in using the electronic device.

Technical scheme

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a display configured to display information; an input device configured to receive user input; an image sensor; a processor in electrical connection with the display, the input device, and the image sensor; and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium electrically connected with the processor. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the processor to: controlling the display to display first level information as the lock mode is partially released when partial authentication is passed based on biometric information acquired through the image sensor in a state where the electronic apparatus is in the lock mode; and controlling the display to display second level information having a security level higher than that of the first level information as the lock mode is completely released when full authentication is passed based on a user input through the input device in a state where the electronic device is in the lock mode.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method is provided. The method comprises the following steps: displaying a lock mode screen indicating that the electronic device is in a lock mode; performing partial authentication based on biometric information acquired by an image sensor in the lock mode; displaying first level information as the locked mode is partially released when the partial authentication is passed; performing full authentication based on a user input through an input device in a state where the lock mode is partially released; and displaying second level information having a security level higher than that of the first level information as the lock mode is completely released when the full authentication is passed.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program product is provided. The computer program product includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having instructions that, when executed, cause a processor of an electronic device to: displaying a lock mode screen indicating that the electronic device is in a lock mode; performing partial authentication based on biometric information acquired by an image sensor in the lock mode; displaying first level information as the locked mode is partially released when the partial authentication is passed; performing full authentication based on a user input through an input device in a state where the lock mode is partially released; and displaying second level information having a security level higher than that of the first level information as the lock mode is completely released when the full authentication is passed.

Advantageous effects

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may provide an unlocking function based on partial authentication to naturally display information desired by a user on a screen.

Accordingly, the user's experience using the electronic device can be continuously performed without interruption, so that the user's convenience can be improved, and the satisfaction of using the electronic device can be improved.

In detail, when the user uses the payment application, the lock mode is partially released to naturally reveal the expenditure amount of each card and the budget of the credit card before the user intentionally makes a user input for unlocking. Thus, the user can spend money in a smarter manner.

Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses various embodiments of the disclosure.

Drawings

The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to an embodiment;

fig. 2a and 2b are diagrams of a process of releasing a locked mode of an electronic device according to an embodiment;

3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 3g, 3h, 3i are diagrams of an execution screen of a payment application with a lock mode partially released, according to an embodiment;

fig. 4a, 4b, 4c are diagrams of an execution screen of a voice recognition application with a lock mode partially released, according to an embodiment;

fig. 5a, 5b, 5c, 6a, 6b, 6c are diagrams of an execution screen of a notification application with a lock mode partially released according to an embodiment;

fig. 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e are diagrams of an execution screen of a camera application obtained as a lock mode is partially released according to an embodiment;

fig. 8 is a diagram of an execution screen of a phone application obtained as a lock mode is partially released according to an embodiment;

fig. 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d are diagrams of screens for setting up a communication network with a lock mode partially released according to an embodiment;

fig. 10 and 11 are flow diagrams for displaying information by an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, embodiments of the disclosure are not limited to the particular embodiments, and should be construed to include all modifications, alterations, equivalent devices and methods, and/or alternative embodiments of the disclosure. In the description of the drawings, like reference numerals are used for like elements.

The terms "having," "may have," "include," and "may include" as used herein mean the presence of the corresponding feature (e.g., an element such as a value, function, operation, or component), and do not preclude the presence of other features.

The term "a or B", "at least one of a or/and B" or "one or more of a or/and B" as used herein includes all possible combinations of the items listed therewith. For example, "a or B", "at least one of a and B", or "at least one of a or B" means: (1) comprises at least one A; (2) comprises at least one B; or (3) includes both at least one a and at least one B.

Terms such as "first" and "second" as used herein may use the respective components regardless of importance or order, and are used to distinguish one component from another without limiting the components. These terms may be used for the purpose of distinguishing one element from another. For example, the first user device and the second user device may indicate different user devices regardless of order or importance. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and, similarly, a second element could be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

It will be understood that when an element (e.g., a first element) is "operatively or communicatively coupled" or "connected" to another element (e.g., a second element), the element may be directly coupled/coupled to the other element and intervening elements (e.g., third elements) may be present therebetween. Conversely, it will be understood that when an element (e.g., a first element) is "directly coupled/coupled" or "directly connected" to another element (e.g., a second element), there are no intervening elements (e.g., third elements) between the element and the other element.

As used herein, the expression "configured (or arranged)" may be used interchangeably with "adapted to," "having … … capabilities," "designed to," "adapted to," "manufactured to," or "capable of," depending on the context. The term "configured (set)" does not necessarily mean "specially designed" at a hardware level. Instead, the expression "an apparatus configured as … …" may denote that the apparatus is "… … capable" together with other devices or components in a particular context. For example, "a processor configured (arranged) to perform A, B and C" may represent a dedicated processor (e.g., an embedded processor) or a general-purpose processor (e.g., a Central Processing Unit (CPU)) for performing the respective operations or an Application Processor (AP) for performing the respective operations by running one or more software programs stored in a storage device.

The terminology used in describing the various embodiments of the disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular is also intended to include the plural unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical or scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the relevant art. Terms defined in a general dictionary should be interpreted as having the same or similar meaning as the context of the related art, and should not be interpreted as having an ideal or exaggerated meaning unless explicitly defined herein. According to circumstances, even terms defined in the present disclosure should not be construed to exclude embodiments of the present disclosure.

The term "module" as used herein may refer, for example, to a unit comprising one of, or a combination of two or more of, hardware, software, and firmware. A "module" may be used interchangeably with the terms "unit," "logic block," "component," or "circuit," for example. A "module" may be the smallest unit of integrated component elements or parts thereof. A "module" may be a minimal unit for performing one or more functions or portions thereof. The "module" may be implemented mechanically or electronically. For example, a "module" according to the present disclosure may include at least one of an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) chip, a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), and a programmable logic device for performing operations that are known or will be developed later.

An electronic device according to the present disclosure may include at least one of: such as smart phones, tablet Personal Computers (PCs), mobile phones, video phones, electronic book readers (e-book readers), desktop PCs, laptop PCs, netbook computers, workstations, servers, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), Portable Multimedia Players (PMPs), MPEG-1 audio layer 3(MP3) players, mobile medical devices, cameras, and wearable devices. The wearable device may include at least one of an accessory type (e.g., watch, ring, bracelet, foot chain, necklace, glasses, contact lens, or Head Mounted Device (HMD)), a fabric or garment-integrated type (e.g., electronic garment), a body-mounted type (e.g., skin pad or tattoo), and a bio-implantable type (e.g., implantable circuitry).

The electronic device may be a household appliance. The home appliance may include at least one of: such as a television, Digital Video Disc (DVD) player, audio, refrigerator, air conditioner, vacuum cleaner, oven, microwave oven, washing machine, air purifier, set-top box, home automation control panel, security control panel, television box (e.g., Samsung HomeSync)^TM、Apple TV^TMOr Google TV^TM) Game machine (e.g., Xbox)^TMAnd PlayStation^TM) An electronic dictionary, an electronic key, a camcorder and an electronic photo frame.

The electronic device may include at least one of: various medical devices (e.g., various portable medical measurement devices (blood glucose monitoring device, heart rate monitoring device, blood pressure measuring device, body temperature measuring device, etc.), Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) machine, and ultrasound machine), navigation device, Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, Event Data Recorder (EDR), Flight Data Recorder (FDR), vehicle information entertainment device, electronic device for a ship (e.g., navigation device and gyrocompass for a ship), avionic device, security device, car stereo body, home or industrial robot, Automated Teller Machine (ATM) of bank, point of sale (POS) device or internet of things (IoT) device (e.g., light bulb, various sensors, electricity or gas meter, sprinkler device, fire alarm, IoT, water meter, and water meter, Thermostats, street lamps, toasters, sporting goods, hot water tanks, heaters, boilers, etc.).

The electronic device may include at least one of furniture or a part of a building/structure, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, and various measuring instruments (e.g., a water meter, an electricity meter, a gas meter, and a radio wave meter). The electronic device may be a combination of one or more of the various devices described previously. The electronic device may also be a flexible device. Further, the electronic device is not limited to the above-described devices, and may include electronic devices according to development of new technology.

Hereinafter, an electronic apparatus will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present disclosure, the term "user" may indicate a person using an electronic device or a device using an electronic device (e.g., an artificial intelligence electronic device).

Fig. 1 is a diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to an embodiment.

Referring to fig. 1, an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 may communicate with an electronic device 102 over a first network 198 (e.g., short-range wireless communication) or may communicate with an electronic device 104 or a server 108 over a second network 199 (e.g., long-range wireless communication). The electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. The electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input device 150, a sound output device 155, a display device 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a user identification module 196, and an antenna module 197. At least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display device 160 or the camera module 180) may be omitted, or other components may be added to the electronic device 101. Some components may be integrated and implemented as if the sensor module 176 (e.g., a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) were embedded in the display device 160 (e.g., a display).

The processor 120 may operate, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one of the other components (e.g., hardware or software components) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120, and may process and calculate various data. Processor 120 may load command sets or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) into volatile memory 132, may process the loaded commands or data, and may store the resulting data into non-volatile memory 134. The processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) and a co-processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing device, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a Communications Processor (CP)), the co-processor 123 operating independently of the main processor 121, additionally or alternatively using less power than the main processor 121, or being designated for a designated function. In this case, the co-processor 123 may operate separately from the main processor 121 or be embedded.

The co-processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) in place of the main processor 121 when the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or the co-processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) with the main processor 121 when the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application running) state. The co-processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or CP) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., the camera module 180 or the communication module 190) that is functionally related to the co-processor 123. Memory 130 may store various data, such as software (e.g., program 140) and input data or output data regarding commands associated with the software, for use by at least one component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or sensor module 176). The memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

Programs 140 may be stored in memory 130 as software and may include an operating system 142, middleware 144, or applications 146.

The input device 150 may be a device for receiving commands or data for components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device 101, and may be a device including, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel (or touch circuitry), a pressure sensor, and so forth.

The sound output device 155 may be a device for outputting a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101, and may include a speaker for general purpose such as multimedia play or sound recording play, and a receiver for receiving only a call. The receiver and speaker may be implemented integrally or separately.

The display device 160 may be a device for visually presenting information to a user, and may include a display, a hologram device or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the respective devices. The display device 160 and the touch panel as the input device 150 may be stacked to configure a touch screen.

The audio module 170 may convert sound and electrical signals bi-directionally. The audio module 170 may obtain sound through the input device 150 or may output sound through an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102, a speaker, an earphone, etc.) connected to the sound output device 155 or the electronic device 101 by wire or wirelessly.

The sensor module 176 may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) internal to the electronic device 101 or an environmental state external to the electronic device 101. The sensor module 176 may include a posture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 177 may support a specified protocol for wired or wireless connection to the external electronic device 102. The interface 177 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection end 178 may include a connector, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector) that physically connects the electronic device 101 to the external electronic device 102.

The haptic module 179 may convert the electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or motion) or an electrical stimulus that is sensed by the user through a tactile or motor sensation. The haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

The camera module 180 may capture still images or video images. The camera module 180 may include at least one lens, an imaging sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

The power management module 188 may be a module for managing power supplied to the electronic device 101 and may function as at least a portion of a Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC).

Battery 189 may be a device for powering at least one component of electronic device 101, and may include a non-rechargeable (primary) battery, a rechargeable (secondary) battery, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 may establish a wired or wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108) and support communication execution through the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include at least one communication processor operating independently of the processor 120 (e.g., AP) and supporting wired or wireless communication. The communication module 190 may include a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., a Local Area Network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module), and may communicate with an external electronic device through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as bluetooth, WiFi direct, or infrared data association (IrDA) standard network) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network such as a cellular network, the internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN)) using the respective communication modules therebetween. The various communication modules 190 described above may be implemented as one chip or as separate chips, respectively.

The wireless communication module 192 may use the user information stored in the user identification module 196 to identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in the communication network.

The antenna module 197 may include one or more antennas to transmit signals to and receive signals from external sources. The communication module 190 (e.g., the wireless communication module 192) may transmit or receive a signal to or from an external electronic device through an antenna suitable for a communication method.

Some of the components may be connected to each other by a communication method (e.g., a bus, a general purpose input/output (GPIO), a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), or a Mobile Industrial Processor Interface (MIPI)) used between peripheral devices to exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

Commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the electronic devices 102 and 104 may be the same type as or different from the electronic device 101. All or part of the operations performed by the electronic device 101 may be performed by another electronic device or a plurality of external electronic devices. When the electronic device 101 performs some functions or services automatically or by requesting them, the electronic device 101 may request that an external electronic device perform at least some functions related to those functions or services in addition to or instead of performing them itself. The external electronic device that receives the request may perform the requested function or additional functions and transmit the result to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the requested function or service as it is or after additional processing thereof based on the received result. To this end, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing techniques may be used.

Fig. 2a and 2b are diagrams of a process of releasing a locked mode of an electronic device according to an embodiment. Fig. 2a is a view conceptually showing a conventional process of releasing the lock mode, and fig. 2b is a view conceptually showing a process of releasing the lock mode.

In the case of the conventional procedure of releasing the lock mode, as shown by reference numeral (a-1) of fig. 2a, access to the unlock screen 202 is interrupted by the lock screen (lock mode screen) 201. Before releasing the lock mode, the electronic device 101 may prevent the personal information of the user from being exposed.

Thereafter, when the user authentication is passed through pattern input, input of a PIN code, or fingerprint recognition, the electronic device 101 releases the lock mode and exposes an unlock screen 202 including personal information, as shown in reference numeral (a-2) of fig. 2 a.

When exposure to personal information is limited due to the locked mode of the electronic device 101, the user may feel that the experience is interrupted, although the security level may be increased. Since the personal information is recognized only when the lock mode is released, quick access to the personal information is restricted and the user may feel a hindrance to the lock mode.

As shown in fig. 2b, the concept of partial unlocking is applied to provide a continuous user experience until personal information is identified.

As shown in (b-1) of fig. 2b, in the locked mode, the electronic device 101 may apply the concept of a partial unlock screen 203 between the lock screen 201 and the unlock screen 202. The partial release of the lock mode may be performed by a partial authentication scheme. The partial authentication scheme may refer to an authentication scheme that automatically partially releases the lock mode in case the user does not intend to release the lock mode of the electronic device 101. Alternatively, the partial authentication scheme may refer to an authentication scheme for partially releasing the lock mode in advance before an intentional user input for releasing the lock mode of the electronic device 101 is received.

The partial authentication scheme may automatically perform user authentication using information captured using an image sensor regardless of the user's intention. When the user faces the lock screen 201, the electronic apparatus 101 may acquire biological information of the user, such as face information or iris information, by using the image sensor. When the partial authentication is passed based on the acquired biometric information, the electronic device 101 may display a partial unlock screen 203 including the first level information as the lock mode is partially released, as shown by reference numeral (b-2) of fig. 2 b. The partial authentication scheme may be referred to as a non-contact user authentication scheme because authentication is performed by a non-touch user input.

When the full authentication is passed in a state in which the first level information is displayed to fully release the locked mode, the electronic device 101 may provide the unlock screen 202 as the locked mode is fully released, the unlock screen 202 including the second level information having a higher security level than that of the first level information. The user input for completely releasing the lock mode may include a user input such as a pattern drawn for releasing the lock mode, a password input (e.g., a number or character), a fingerprint touch input for fingerprint authentication, and the like. The user authentication scheme of completely releasing the lock mode may be referred to as a full authentication scheme. In addition, when a user contact is required to fully release the lock mode, the user authentication scheme may be referred to as a contact-based user authentication scheme.

In addition, the second level information having a higher security level than that of the first level information may include a larger amount of information, additional personal information, additional detailed information, or information requiring stronger access rights than the first level information, or may include at least a portion of the first level information.

Meanwhile, in order to completely release the lock mode, the user may use a partial authentication scheme as well as a full authentication scheme. For example, the lock mode may be released by iris recognition or face recognition.

Fig. 3a to 3i are diagrams of an execution screen of a payment application with a lock mode partially released according to an embodiment.

First, in fig. 3a, when the electronic device 101 is in a locked mode, the electronic device 101 may provide a locked mode screen 301. The lock mode screen 301 may include a user interface for receiving a pattern or password for unlocking. In the locked mode, the user may make a user input sliding from a bezel area provided at a lower end of the electronic device 101 toward the display to perform a bookmark function for a favorite card of the payment application.

Electronic device 101 may execute a payment application (e.g., Samsung) based on the user input in fig. 3b and 3c) When the electronic card 302 is displayed on the screen, the slave electronicsThe lower end of the apparatus 101 gradually displays one electronic card 302 among cards registered in advance in the electronic apparatus 101.

The electronic card 302 may include a payment card, a bank card, a membership card, and a card for managing personal information. For example, the payment card may include at least one of a credit card, an anonymous prepaid card (e.g., a gift card), a check card, and a debit card.

The electronic device 101 may perform partial authentication. When a user input (e.g., a swipe input) is received, the electronic device 101 may perform partial authentication. In addition, when the lock mode screen 301 is displayed and a predetermined period of time (for example, one second to three seconds) elapses, partial authentication may be performed. Further, in fig. 3b, the electronic apparatus 101 may perform partial authentication during a state of transitional effect in which the electronic card 302 gradually appears, or may perform partial authentication in a standby state in which a user input is received while the electronic card 302 is displayed.

Partial authentication may be performed in the background based on biometric information (e.g., face information or iris information) acquired by an image sensor.

Meanwhile, when partial authentication is in progress or is completed, the electronic device 101 may display visual information such as an indicator (or prompt) 303 in fig. 3c on the display. The indicator 303 may include an icon having an eye shape to indicate that iris recognition is in progress or completed for full authentication, or an icon having a face shape to indicate that face recognition is in progress or completed for full authentication.

In fig. 3d, when the partial authentication is passed, the electronic device 101 may display first level information 311 on the display as the electronic device 101 is partially released from the locked mode. The first level information 311, which is level information at which a higher security level is not required, may include at least one of an expenditure amount of the month or the last month and a budget of the card. The electronic device 101 may be in a first payment application (e.g., Samsung)) The first level information 311 is displayed on the execution screen.

In fig. 3e, additional first level information 312 may be displayed on the display based on the user input (e.g., page flip or swipe gesture) made on the display in fig. 3 d. The additional first level information 312 may include lower level personal information such as the amount of the card consumed, the amount to be paid, the card budget, and card offers to the cardholder. Thus, the user can quickly and clearly recognize his/her own card use status before payment, thereby managing consumption in a smart manner.

Meanwhile, in fig. 3e, the screen may include a user interface 313 for accessing second level information having a security level higher than that of the first level information. In fig. 3f, the electronic device 101 may provide a lock mode screen including a UI 314 of user authentication performed in a touch scheme (e.g., a scheme of inputting a pattern) based on the user input of the UI 313 selected.

In fig. 3f, when user input for unlocking is received through the UI 314, the electronic device 101 may perform full authentication based on the received user input. In fig. 3g, when the full authentication is passed, the electronic device 101 may completely release the lock mode and may display second level information 321 having a security level higher than that of the first level information on the display. The second level information 321 may include, for example, the amount of consumption of the card, the budget of the card, the amount of consumption per card, the budget per card, and a consumption analysis graph.

The electronic device 101 may be in a second application (e.g., Samsung)) The second level information 321 is displayed on the execution screen. The first application for displaying the first level information may be the same as the second application for displaying the second level information, or the first application and the second application may be different from each other. The first level information may be information included in a screen displayed as a result of execution of a first function of a specific application. In addition, the second level information 321 may be displayed as a result of execution of the second function of the specific application,Information included in the screen.

Additionally, in fig. 3h, the electronic device 101 may display the second level information 322 on the display. The second level information 322 may include the payout items or the amount of consumption for each payout item.

Additionally, in fig. 3i, the electronic device 101 may display the second level information 323 on the display. The second level information 323 may include UIs for: consumption details for each category, number of consumptions for each category, card usage frequency for each business, or payment date settings.

The electronic device 101 may sequentially display screens as shown in fig. 3g, 3h, and 3i based on the user input. The screen in fig. 3h may be provided based on a user's page flip gesture made on the display with the screen in fig. 3g, and the screen in fig. 3i may be provided based on a user's page flip gesture made on the display in fig. 3 h.

In addition, the second level information may include a larger amount of information, additional personal information, additional detailed information, or information requiring stronger access rights than the first level information, or may include at least a portion of the first level information.

Fig. 4a to 4c are diagrams of execution screens of a voice recognition application with a lock mode partially released according to an embodiment.

First, in FIG. 4a, the electronic device 101 may provide a lock mode screen 401 in the lock mode. The electronic device 101 may recognize through a speech recognition application (e.g., Samsung)) The spoken voice of user 1.

The electronic device 101 may perform partial authentication based on the user's voice without additional actions by the user, as shown in fig. 4 b. When the partial authentication is passed through iris recognition or face recognition performed for the partial authentication, the electronic apparatus 101 may partially release the lock mode. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4c, the electronic device 101 may perform the first function as a result of partially releasing the locked mode. The first function may be a function of determining a recipient according to a result of the voice recognition and a function of starting a call to a phone number corresponding to the determined recipient.

Meanwhile, when the user intentionally makes a user input for performing the unlocking and when the user authentication is passed based on the user input, the electronic device 101 may completely release the lock mode and may perform the second function. The second function may be a function having a security level higher than that of the first function. The second function may be a more humanized function than the first function, a function requiring stronger access authority than the first function, or a function providing a larger amount of information than the first function.

The second function may include the following functions: providing a list of telephone numbers stored in the electronic device 101; providing a conference call; providing video conferencing or displaying a UI that can be used for the above functions.

As described above, when the electronic apparatus 101 is controlled by using the voice of the user, the electronic apparatus 101 requests unlocking whenever a voice command is executed, thereby interrupting the user's experience. However, since the partial unlocking is performed, the voice command is immediately performed, so that a continuous experience of the user is possible.

Fig. 5 a-5 c are diagrams of execution screens of a notification application based on a partial release lock mode, according to various embodiments.

First, in fig. 5a, the electronic device 101 may provide a lock mode screen 501. Simple notification information serving as the third level information 502 may be displayed on the lock mode screen 501. The notification information displayed on the lock mode screen 501 may be information unrelated to personal information or having a lower relationship, such as the number of messages, advertisement per application, alarm, news, or weather.

While the lock mode screen 501 is displayed, the electronic device 101 may perform partial authentication as shown in FIG. 5 b. The electronic device 101 may determine that the user is gazing at the display and may perform partial authentication in response to a trigger signal (e.g., a signal generated when the user presses a button to open the electronic device 101) that activates a blank screen (which is a deactivated screen of the electronic device 101) to become the lock mode screen 501. In addition, after a certain period of time (e.g., one second to three seconds) has elapsed after the lock mode screen 501 is displayed, the electronic device 101 may automatically perform partial authentication.

When partial authentication is passed due to iris recognition or face recognition performed for user authentication, the electronic device 101 may partially release the lock mode.

As in fig. 5c, when the locked mode is partially released, the electronic device 101 may display first level information 511 on the display. The first level information 511 may be information having a security level higher than that of the third level information 502 displayed on the lock mode screen 501. The first level information 511 may include a larger amount of information, more personal information, more detailed information, or information requiring stronger access rights than the third level information, or may include at least a portion of the third level information 502.

In fig. 5a to 5c, the first level information 511 may include information provided by a communication application, for example. The first level information 511 may include detailed information associated with the notification information 502-1 included in the third level information 502. The detailed information may include at least a portion of a message body or information on a transmission time of the message.

Meanwhile, when the user makes a user input for completely releasing the lock mode, the electronic device 101 may display the second level information provided by the communication application when the user authentication is passed based on the user input. The second level information may include an attachment to the message, a copy of the message, another message, a sender of the message, or the full text of the message.

As described above, the lock mode can be partially released automatically without additional user input to perform unlocking, so that the user can quickly recognize the content of the message. When another person uses the electronic device 101, the content of the message is hidden, and when the user uses the electronic device 101, the content of the message is displayed. Therefore, the security of the electronic device 101 can be improved.

Fig. 6a to 6c are diagrams of an execution screen of a notification application obtained as a lock mode is partially released according to an embodiment.

First, in fig. 6a, the electronic device 101 may provide a lock mode screen. Notification information serving as the third level information 602 may be displayed.

In fig. 6b, the electronic device 101 may perform partial authentication. The electronic device 101 may perform a partial authentication in response to a trigger signal or after a certain period of time has elapsed, as shown in fig. 6 b.

When the partial authentication passes and thus the lock mode is partially released, the electronic device 101 may display the first level information 611 on the display, as shown in fig. 6 c. The first level information 611 may include information that is not included in the third level information 602. The first level information 611 may include new notification information. The new notification information is personal information and may include health information of the user (e.g., user weight, user height, or user's health status informationUser health status managed by app).

When the number of pieces of notification information displayed on the electronic device 101 is limited, the first level information 611 may be displayed instead of one of the pieces of information included in the third level information 602. The first level information 611 may be displayed along with the third level information 602. The number of notification information displayed on the electronic device 101 may be increased. As described above, as the lock mode is partially released, the range of the notification information displayed on the display may be automatically changed or increased, and thus the convenience of the user in referring to the notification information may be improved.

Fig. 7a to 7e are diagrams of execution screens of a camera application obtained as a lock mode is partially released according to an embodiment.

First, in fig. 7a, the electronic device 101 may receive a user input for selecting a shortcut icon of an application on a lock mode screen 701. The electronic device 101 may receive a user input for selecting the camera icon UI 702 to execute a camera application.

The electronic device 101 may provide an execution screen of the camera application in response to the user input, as shown in fig. 7 b. Subsequently, when an object is captured in response to a user selection for the photographing UI 703 in fig. 7b, the electronic device 101 may display the captured image 704 on the display, as shown in fig. 7 c. Upon receiving a user input (e.g., a page-turning gesture made on the display) requesting display of another previously captured image, the electronic device 101 may sequentially display the captured images in the locked mode.

Meanwhile, when a user input for requesting display of another image previously captured is continuously received but there is no captured image in the lock mode, the electronic device 101 may perform partial authentication, as shown in fig. 7 d. The electronic device 101 may perform partial authentication in advance before receiving the user input. The partial authentication may be performed based on an event occurring depending on whether the camera UI 702 in fig. 7a or the photographing UI 703 in fig. 7b is selected.

When the partial authentication is passed due to iris recognition or face recognition being performed for the partial authentication, the electronic device 101 may partially release the lock mode.

When the lock mode is partially released, the electronic device 101 may continuously display, as the first level information, another image 705 based on the user input, the other image 705 previously captured before the electronic device 101 entered the lock mode, as shown in fig. 7 e.

Meanwhile, the electronic device 101 may receive a user input for selecting a UI for sharing or editing the displayed photograph. The electronic device 101 may display a lock mode screen including a UI that allows the lock mode to be released based on the user input.

When a user input for performing unlocking is received through the UI that allows the lock mode to be released, the electronic device 101 may perform full authentication based on the user input. When the full authentication is passed, the electronic device 101 may completely release the lock mode and may provide a screen including at least one UI allowing sharing or editing of the displayed photograph. The second level information may include a UI representing each sharer and a UI associated with an editing function as at least one UI allowing sharing or editing of the displayed photos.

As described above, since some aspects associated with the camera application are automatically partially unlocked without additional user input to perform the unlocking, the user may naturally view the stored photos. Thus, the user's experience with the camera application is not interrupted, but continues.

Fig. 8 is a diagram of an execution screen of a phone application obtained with a lock mode partially released, according to various embodiments.

First, as shown in reference numeral (a) of fig. 8, the electronic apparatus 101 may receive a user input for selecting the phone icon UI 802 as a shortcut icon of an application on the lock mode screen 801.

The electronic device 101 may automatically perform partial authentication in response to an event occurring based on a user input for selecting the phone icon UI 802, as shown by reference numeral (b-1) of fig. 8. When the partial authentication passes, the electronic apparatus 101 may display an execution screen of a phone application including a UI allowing a phone number to be input as the first level information.

In contrast, the partial authentication may fail, as indicated by reference numeral (c-1) in fig. 8. The electronic device 101 may display an unlock screen for requesting a complete release of the lock mode, as shown by reference numeral (c-2) of fig. 8. When the partial authentication is passed based on the user input for completely releasing the lock mode, the electronic apparatus 101 may display an execution screen of the phone application, as shown by reference numeral (b-2) of fig. 8.

When partial authentication fails, the electronic apparatus 101 may display a screen including an emergency phone number list as third level information.

The first level information having a higher security level than the third level information may include a larger amount of information, more personal information, more detailed information, or information requiring stronger access authority than the first level information, or may include at least a part of the third level information.

As described above, when the shortcut icon is selected on the lock mode screen, partial unlocking is automatically performed without requesting additional user input for unlocking. Thus, the user's experience with the electronic device 101 is not interrupted, but continues naturally.

Fig. 9a to 9d are diagrams of screens for setting of a communication network with a lock mode partially released according to an embodiment.

First, in fig. 9a, the electronic device 101 may receive a user input for displaying a quick panel 902 on the lock mode screen 901 (e.g., a user input sliding from a bezel area of an upper end of the electronic device 101 to a display of the electronic device 101).

The electronic device 101 may display a quick panel 902 on the display of fig. 9b based on the user input. The quick panel 902 may have a screen including a setting UI for controlling settings of the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may receive a user input for selecting the UI902-1 in the settings UI.

The electronic device 101 may perform partial authentication based on user input for selecting the UI902-1 in fig. 9 c. In addition, the electronic device 101 may perform partial authentication in advance based on a user input for displaying a quick panel.

When the partial authentication passes, the electronic device 101 may enable a setting function of the electronic device 101 corresponding to the UI 902-1. When the setup function corresponding to the UI902-1 is enabled, the electronic device 101 may establish a connection of a communication network (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network such as a bluetooth network or a Wi-Fi network). When establishing the connection of the communication network, the electronic apparatus 101 may automatically establish a communication network channel with one of the third apparatuses that is close to the electronic apparatus 101 that has recently accessed the electronic apparatus 101 by turning on the bluetooth network function.

In addition, in fig. 9d, the electronic device 101 may display a screen showing a list of targets for connection, which includes identification information of a third device that allows short-range wireless communication with the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may establish a short-range communication connection of a third device corresponding to the selected identification information based on a user input for selecting one of the pieces of identification information included in the target list for connection.

As described above, the electronic device 101 may automatically establish a communication connection with the third device based on the partial unlock function to naturally provide a user experience for controlling or using the third device.

Fig. 10 is a flow diagram for displaying information by the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment.

In step 1001, the electronic device 101 may display a lock mode screen indicating that the electronic device 101 is in a lock mode.

In step 1003, the electronic device 101 may perform partial authentication based on biometric information obtained by the image sensor in the lock mode.

When the partial authentication passes, at step 1005, the electronic device 101 may display the first level information as the lock mode is partially released at 1007.

In contrast, when partial authentication fails, the electronic device 101 may continuously display the lock mode screen in step 1001.

Fig. 11 is a flow diagram for displaying information by the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment.

At step 1101, the electronic device 101 may display a lock mode screen indicating that the electronic device 101 is in a lock mode.

In step 1103, the electronic device 101 may perform partial authentication based on biometric information obtained by the image sensor in the locked mode.

When the partial authentication passes, in step 1105, the electronic device 101 may display first level information as the lock mode is partially released in step 1107.

In contrast, when the partial authentication fails, the electronic device 101 may continuously display the lock mode screen in step 1101.

In step 1109, the electronic device 101 may perform full authentication based on user input through the input device 150 in a state where the lock mode is partially released.

When the full authentication is passed, the electronic device 101 may display second level information having a security level higher than that of the first level information, with the full release of the lock mode at step 1113, in step 1111.

In contrast, when the full authentication fails, the electronic device 101 may continuously display a partial lock mode screen indicating that the electronic device 101 is partially released from the lock mode in step 1107. In addition, the electronic device 101 may display a full lock mode screen indicating that the electronic device 101 is fully in the lock mode.

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 101 displays a lock mode screen including third level information in step 1101, the security level of the first level information may be higher than that of the third level information in step 1107. For example, when the third level information is notification information, the first level information may be detailed information associated with the notification information or new notification information.

In addition, when the electronic device 101 displays a lock mode screen including one UI at 1101 and when partial authentication passes, the electronic device 101 may display the first level information based on a user input for selecting one UI. In contrast, when partial authentication fails, the electronic device 101 may display the third level information based on a user input for selecting one UI.

Various embodiments of the disclosure may be implemented by software including instructions stored in a machine-readable storage medium readable by a machine (e.g., a computer). A machine may be a device that invokes instructions from a machine-readable storage medium and operates according to the invoked instructions, and may include an electronic device. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the processor may perform functions corresponding to the instructions directly or using other components under the control of the processor. The instructions may include code generated or executed by a compiler or interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, the term "non-transitory" as used herein is a limitation on the media itself (i.e., tangible, not a signal), as opposed to a limitation on data storage persistence.

Methods according to various embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure may be provided as a computer program productA part of the product. The computer program product may be used as a product for conducting transactions between buyers and sellers. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium, such as a compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM), or may pass through an application store only (e.g., Play)) And (4) distributing. In case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or generated in a storage medium, such as a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store or a relay server.

Each component (e.g., module or program) according to various embodiments may include at least one of the above components, and a portion of the above sub-components may be omitted, or other sub-components may also be included. Alternatively or additionally, some components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated in one component, and may perform the same or similar functions as performed by each respective component prior to integration. Operations performed by modules, programs, or other components according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or in a heuristic approach. Also, at least some of the operations may be performed in a different order, omitted, or other operations may be added.

According to an embodiment, an electronic device may include: a housing; a display exposed to one surface of the housing; an input device integrally provided on the display, installed in the housing, or wirelessly connected with the electronic device; and an image sensor that converts an optical signal of an object located outside the electronic device into an electrical signal. At least a portion of the image sensor may be disposed inside or mounted in a housing of the electronic device. In addition, an external device having an image sensor may be wirelessly connected with the electronic device.

The electronic device may include: a processor electrically connected to the display, the image sensor, and the input device; and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium electrically connected with the processor.

According to an embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may store instructions that, when executed, cause a processor to: controlling a display to display first level information as the lock mode is partially released when partial authentication is passed based on biometric information acquired through an image sensor in a state in which the electronic device is in the lock mode; and cause the processor to: when the full authentication is passed through a user input through the input device in a state where the electronic device is in the lock mode, the display is controlled to display second-level information having a security level higher than that of the first-level information as the lock mode is completely released.

The second level information may include an additional amount of information, additional personal information, more detailed information, or information requiring stronger access rights than the first level information, or may include at least a portion of the first level information. When the application providing the first level information and the second level information is a payment application, the first level information may include at least one of a consumption amount of the card, an amount to be paid, a budget of the card, and a card offer to the cardholder, and the second level information may include at least one of a consumption amount per card, a budget of the card, a consumption analysis graph, and a category-based consumption detail.

In addition, the partial authentication may be authentication based on face information or iris information of the user acquired through an image sensor.

Further, the full authentication may be authentication based on user input of a pattern for unlocking drawn on the display by the user, user input of a password for unlocking input based on an input device, or user input of a fingerprint for fingerprint recognition.

In addition, the first level information may be displayed on an execution screen of a first application, and the second level information may be displayed on an execution screen of a second application different from the first application.

Further, the executed instructions may cause the processor to control the display to display third level information in the locked mode, and to control the display to display first level information having a security level higher than that of the third level information when the partial authentication is passed. In this case, when the third level information is notification information, the memory stores instructions to control the display to display detailed information associated with the notification information or new notification information serving as the first level information when the partial authentication passes.

In addition, the executed instructions may cause the processor to control the display to display a previously captured image in the lock mode, and to control the display to display the image captured before entering the lock mode as the first level information when the partial authentication passes.

Further, the executed instructions may cause the processor to control the display to display a User Interface (UI) in the locked mode; the processor is caused to control the display to display the first level information based on a user input for selecting one of the UIs when the partial authentication passes, and is caused to control the display to display the third level information based on the user input for selecting one of the UIs when the partial authentication fails.

While the disclosure has been shown and described with reference to certain embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the scope of the present disclosure should not be defined as limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereof.