Secure user authentication from personal computer
US5210795A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 1992 |
| Grant date | May 11, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/605
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for authenticating a human user on a personal computer without requiring the user to expose his password or authentication secret to the personal computer of a server. Also a method for protecting a floppy disk with login software from unauthorized use.
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