An electronic device includes a memory storing a plurality of fingerprint reference data files. One or more sensors identify whether a mechanical support condition of the electronic device is a hand supported condition or a surface supported condition. A fingerprint sensor receives fingerprint data. One or more processors select a prioritized fingerprint data reference file from the plurality of fingerprint reference data files as a function of the mechanical support condition and authenticate an authorized user of the electronic device by comparing the fingerprint data to the prioritized fingerprint data reference file before comparing the fingerprint data to another fingerprint reference data file of the plurality of fingerprint reference data files. The fingerprint sensor can be situated on a minor surface of the electronic device, on a rear major surface in a central location, on the rear major surface in an edge location, or in other locations.

Systems and methods are included for detecting driving based on user-specific models for driving detection, and restricting access to an application of the user device while a user is driving. A management agent installed on the user device can collect data from sensors in a user device and provide the data to a management server, which can build a user-specific model for driving detection for that user. The management agent can then use that user-specific model for detecting when the user is driving. When the agent determines that the user is driving, it can enforce a driving policy that limits access to applications and delay or modify notifications generated by applications.

Systems and methods are included for detecting driving based on user-specific models for driving detection, and restricting access to an application of the user device while a user is driving. A management agent installed on the user device can collect data from sensors in a user device and provide the data to a management server, which can build a user-specific model for driving detection for that user. The management agent can then use that user-specific model for detecting when the user is driving. When the agent determines that the user is driving, it can enforce a driving policy that limits access to applications and delay or modify notifications generated by applications.

A method of a mobile device configured to photograph an object includes controlling a display panel to display an image, a touch panel to receive a user input, and a network interface to wirelessly communicate with an external network, unlocking the mobile device when the mobile device is in an area condition, a wireless communication condition, and a time condition, and unlocking the mobile device according to a password when the mobile device is not in the time condition.

A method of a mobile device configured to photograph an object includes controlling a display panel to display an image, a touch panel to receive a user input, and a network interface to wirelessly communicate with an external network, unlocking the mobile device when the mobile device is in an area condition, a wireless communication condition, and a time condition, and unlocking the mobile device according to a password when the mobile device is not in the time condition.

A mobile device includes a user interface having a display panel and a touch panel, a network interface to communicate with an external network, a memory to store a password and an authorized user, a functional unit to sense a user and a motion of the mobile device during a power saving mode, and a control unit to control operations of the mobile device, and to perform an unlocking operation during the power saving mode to unlock the mobile device. The unlocking operation includes a motion detection process of sensing the motion of the mobile device, a user identification process of determining that a sensed user represents the authorized user, in response to the sensed motion of the motion detecting process, and an unlocking process of unlocking the mobile device according to the determination of the user identification process.

A mobile device includes a user interface having a display panel and a touch panel, a network interface to communicate with an external network, a memory to store a password and an authorized user, a functional unit to sense a user and a motion of the mobile device during a power saving mode, and a control unit to control operations of the mobile device, and to perform an unlocking operation during the power saving mode to unlock the mobile device. The unlocking operation includes a motion detection process of sensing the motion of the mobile device, a user identification process of determining that a sensed user represents the authorized user, in response to the sensed motion of the motion detecting process, and an unlocking process of unlocking the mobile device according to the determination of the user identification process.

A mobile device is configured to photograph an object and includes a user interface having a display panel to display an image and a touch panel to receive a user command, a network interface to wirelessly communicate with an external network, a memory to store a password and data for operations of the mobile device, and a control unit to control the user interface, the network interface, and the memory to perform a first process during a normal mode, and to perform a second operation during a power saving mode. The first process includes setting an area condition and a wireless communication condition. The second process includes unlocking the mobile device according to the area condition and the wireless communication condition.

A mobile device is configured to photograph an object and includes a user interface having a display panel to display an image and a touch panel to receive a user command, a network interface to wirelessly communicate with an external network, a memory to store a password and data for operations of the mobile device, and a control unit to control the user interface, the network interface, and the memory to perform a first process during a normal mode, and to perform a second operation during a power saving mode. The first process includes setting an area condition and a wireless communication condition. The second process includes unlocking the mobile device according to the area condition and the wireless communication condition.

The disclosure relates to a user equipment (UE) and a method and apparatus for identifying a handprint. The user equipment includes a housing including a front housing, a rear housing, and a middle frame located between the front housing and the rear housing; at least one ultrasound handprint sensor located on an inner wall of the middle frame, and configured to emit an ultrasound capable of passing through the middle frame, receive an ultrasound reflected by a hand of a user, and generate an electric signal of handprint information based on the ultrasound reflected by the hand of the user; and a controller located inside the housing, electrically connected to the at least one ultrasound handprint sensor, and configured to control the at least one ultrasound handprint sensor, and convert the electric signal of the handprint information collected by the at least one ultrasound handprint sensor into a handprint image.