Flexible system and method of user authentication for password based system
US7191466B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/83
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of implementing password level security is disclosed. According to the method, a system automatically determines a plurality of available user information entry devices in communication with the workstation. The system then determines predetermined user authorization methods each requiring data only from available user information entry devices. The user then selects one of the determined authorization methods for use in user authorization. Optionally, each authorization method is associated with a security level relating to user access to resources. Once the authorization method is selected, the user provides user authorization information in accordance with a determined user authorization method and registration proceeds. Once registration is complete, a password is passed from a password database to a password entry sub-system to provide access to that system.
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