Jefferson IP Law, LLP
Apparatus and method for controlling key lock in portable terminal
An apparatus and method for controlling a key lock in a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a keypad, a key buffer, and an input controller. The keypad has a plurality of key buttons and detects at least one key input. The key buffer temporarily stores input key information. The input controller stores the at least one key input, which is detected by the keypad, in the key buffer in a key lock state and determines if a combination of key inputs stored in the key buffer includes an unlock key combination.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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inventional inventional
Won-Bae Seung-Woo
Jung Lee