An electronic device is provided which automatically adjusts settings based on the environment of the electronic device. The settings of the electronic device which are adjusted may be security settings, filter settings, or status for instant messaging in dependence on the determined location of the electronic device.

A method for reducing terminal temperature includes: connecting to a first network; and monitoring a chip temperature of a terminal, and sending rate reduction information to a network device when the chip temperature is greater than a first predetermined threshold, and the rate reduction information being used to trigger reduction in a transmission rate between the network device and the terminal. As such, the terminal temperature can be reduced by reducing the transmission rate while maintaining the network connection, and user experience can be improved.

A method, device and system for limiting mobile device functionality in a geographic area. When a mobile device is located within a predetermined geographic area, the mobile device receives a disabling signal from a disabling device. A Device Owner Application on the mobile device responds to the disabling signal, restricting functionality of the mobile device. Such restrictions may include restricting the mobile device's ability to send and receive text messages and email messages; restricting the mobile device's ability to respond to user input; restricting the mobile device's ability to place and receive phone calls; restricting the mobile device's ability to place and receive phone calls requiring user interaction with the mobile device; restricting the mobile device's ability to utilize a web browser application; restricting the mobile device's web browser from accessing predetermined web sites; and any other predetermined restriction of mobile device functionality as may be desired.

A non-transitory computer readable medium contains computer readable codes as a program to execute a method of a mobile device configured to generate an object image from an object disposed to face the mobile device, the method including sensing a motion of the mobile device by using a sensor in a motion detection process, activating a user identification process of photographing the object to generate the object image and determining that the object image represents an authorized user, in response to the sensed motion of the mobile device, and unlocking the mobile device to access a normal mode of the mobile device according to a password input in a security check process of a security mode or according to the determination of the user identification process.

A method and a device for activating an operating system of a mobile terminal. The method includes steps of: activating, when a gravity sensor provided on a first display screen of the mobile terminal is in a first state, a first operating system of the mobile terminal corresponding to a first display screen to illuminate the first display screen; activating, when the gravity sensor is in a second state, a second operating system of the mobile terminal corresponding to a second display screen to illuminate the second display screen.

A communication device and system are disclosed for providing communication and data services to residents of a controlled facility. The device can be restricted to communicating only using an internet protocol so as to restrict the device communication to an internal intranet. Wireless access points may be disposed throughout the environment to route calls and data between the device and a central processing center. By converting a protocol of the communications received from the device to a protocol used by the central processing center, minimal modifications to the central processing center are needed to support a wireless communication infrastructure. Many restrictions and safeguards may be implemented within the phone and system in order to prevent improper use.

A computer-readable medium contains computer-readable codes as a program to execute a method of a mobile device, and the method includes unlocking the mobile device for the user to access a normal mode according to a password input from the user in a security check process of a security mode, and unlocking the mobile device for the user to access the normal mode according to an exceptional condition of the security mode, wherein the exceptional condition comprises a wireless communication, in which the mobile device wirelessly communicates with the external network, and an area condition, in which the mobile device is located.

A method implemented by an electronic device includes steps for displaying a first user interface on a touchscreen. The first user interface includes a first display region, a first control, and a second control. The first display region displays first content. The first control is configured to change content displayed in the first display region, and the second control is configured to control exit from the first user interface. In response to receiving a first operation, it is determined that a region in which the first control is located is a region that responds to a touch operation, and a region in which the second control is located does not respond to the touch operation. A first gesture performed on the first control is received, second content is displayed in the first display region, and a second gesture performed on the second control is received without response.

A biometric identification apparatus, an unlocking method of biometric identification, and a terminal device are provided. The biometric identification apparatus includes: a fingerprint receiving module, configured to sense approaching of a finger to generate a triggering instruction and collect a fingerprint pattern of a user based on the triggering instruction; and a pulse receiving module, coupled with the fingerprint receiving module and configured to receive the triggering instruction and collect pulse information of the user based on the triggering instruction.

A screen unlocking method and apparatus, and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: obtaining a message that carries identity identification information of the first terminal; matching the identity identification information of the first terminal with a preset identification information matching rule; and controlling the screen to be unlocked in response to determining that the identity identification information of the first terminal meets the preset identification information matching rule.