Computer security apparatus with password hints
US5425102A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2131
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The computer security apparatus is appended to existing computer data file protection apparatus and operates as an adjunct thereto. The user invokes the password and/or data file encryption processes in the usual manner. If the user cannot remember the password used, the computer security apparatus presents a prerecorded password hint to the user in an attempt to jog the user's memory to recall the password. If the initial password hint does not accomplish this goal, a succession of additional, more specific password hints, can be provided to ultimately induce the user to recall the password.
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