US Patent 10165108 Lock screen optimizations

Approaches are described for determining, updating, and displaying recommended content on a display of a computing device. A lock screen can be displayed in response to a wake event. An input icon, such as a fingerprint icon, can be displayed on the lock screen to prompt the user to use a corresponding input mechanism to unlock the device. Upon authenticated input being determined, a countdown icon or timer element can be displayed indicating any remaining or additional time for the recommended content to be displayed. After any remaining time has passed, the device is unlocked and alternative content displayed, either automatically or in response to an additional access input received from a user.