Explanation of Claim #1
In claim #1, for the "slide to unlock" patent, it essentially describes the general process of how the concept works for the screen. It explains the method of physically unlocking a hand-held device through the touch screen display. There are multiple steps that claim #1 walks you through to ensure the process is clearly outlined so there are no discrepancies. It states that you must touch the image and then drag it to ultimately unlock by keeping contact on the phone screen. Additionally, it notes that you must stay in contact with the image to unlock it before letting go.
Overall, the claim seems very specific. It goes into great detail that actual process an individual must perform. While it is very specific, it is also very informative and gives the reader a very great picture of the actual process. If you were unfamiliar with this technology it is like an instruction manual on how to open the phone lock. Because of this very clear outline, it is clear if any other company tried to use this patented technology that it would be in violation of this patent.
Quick Summary:
Three main actions to take for this patent
Quick Summary:
Three main actions to take for this patent
- Contact-point where the user should slide
- The interface responds, so user knows it is working
- Sliding across the screen unlocks the device
Really loved how you could sum up claim up into three individual bullets. You nailed exactly what the patent was claiming and I really enjoyed your work. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteHi Gabrielle,
ReplyDeleteYour analysis was really clear, and I actually used it as a baseline before I began my own blog post because it was very thorough. Great job on that! I would suggest that in future posts you could add in some images to help visualize what the claim actually looks like though.
Hi Gabrielle!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, happy birthday! With regards to this blog post, I think you did a fantastic job comprehensively explaining claim 1 in the "Slide to Unlock" patent. your analysis was very insightful, but you may have been able to use more graphics in your post to make it pop more. Looking forward to reading more of your blog posts in the future!
Gabby,
ReplyDeleteI think that your post does a great job of clearly explaining the patent in further detail. You definitely cleared up some questions that I had on the subject. Amazing work!