User access control based on handheld device orientation

摘要

Disclosed is a novel system, computer program product, and method for allowing access to an application on a handheld device. This is also known as logging on or password entry. The method begins with detecting a change in at least one of orientation and position of a handheld device relative to a given plane. At least one of a keyboard, a touch screen, a gesture, and voice recognition engine input is received. Based on a combination of the at least one of orientation and position of the handheld and the user input received matching a previously stored value, unlocking access to an application running on the handheld device. The detecting of the change in orientation or position or both can occur simultaneously with the user input or previous to the user input or after the user input.

主权项

1. A method of allowing access to a user of a handheld device, the method comprising:
detecting a change in rotation between a landscape and portrait position of a handheld device relative to a given plane; receiving input, after rotating the handheld device, from at least one of a keyboard, a touch screen, a gesture, and voice recognition engine; and based on a combination of the position of the handheld and the input received matching a previously stored value, unlocking access to an application running on the handheld device.