Apple still received a patent for a screen unlock gesture

It is strange that they did not write about this news on Habré (at least the search did not show matches). If you believe the blog 9to5mac.com , then on October 25, Apple managed to patent the so-called Slide to Unlock, i.e. characteristic gesture unlocking the touch screen.

Since it’s boring to read about patents, and even on Saturday, here’s an image to attract attention:


The first patent was filed back in 2005, but was approved only now.
Description and translation under the cut:

A device with a touch-sensitive display may be unlocked via a touch-sensitive display. If you want to make a gesture, you will be able to unlock the device. The device displays one or more unlock images. It may be the case. The screen may also be displayed on the screen.
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Approximate translation into Russian:
A touch screen device can be unlocked using gestures performed on the touch screen. The device is unlocked if contact with the display corresponds to a specific gesture to unlock. The device displays one or more unlocker images needed to unlock the device. Performing certain gestures with respect to images may include moving the unlocking image to a specific location and / or moving the unlocking image along a specified path. The device can also display visual signals on the touch screen, reminding the user what gesture he should perform.

I think no need to explain what threatens this patent competitors, especially Samsung.