Apparatus and methods for dynamic pictorial image authentication
US8640227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/36
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for facilitating user authentication in a computing system based on pictorial discernment of images displayed to a user. Multiple images are displayed to a user, with each image having one or more distinguishing characteristics. Each symbol of the user's password is associated with a particular characteristic included in one of the displayed images. The user is properly authenticated if they select the images having the characteristics corresponding with the symbols of the user's password.
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