Method and apparatus for providing security with a multi-function physical dial of a communication device

摘要

A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to facilitate controlled access to a communication device in accordance with predefined security levels in an independent manner that does not require a network connection. In the context of a method, a combination lock code is associated with a predefined security level for the communication device. The method also includes receiving input indicative of rotation of a multi-function physical dial carried by the communication device. The method also determines whether the input corresponds to the combination lock code and, in an instance in which the input does correspond to the combination lock code, permits access to the communication device in a manner consistent with the predefined security level.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
associating a combination lock code with a predefined security level for a communication device; receiving input indicative of rotation of a multi-function physical dial carried by the communication device; determining, with a processor, whether the input corresponds to the combination lock code; and in an instance in which the input corresponds to the combination lock code, permitting access to the communication device in a manner consistent with the predefined security level, wherein permitting access to the communication device comprises permitting an application written using an application programming interface (API) or a software development kit (SDK) of the communication device to be uploaded to the communication device.