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Time-based function back-off

US8806219B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2006
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/31
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment generally relates to a method of increasing user convenience. The method includes displaying a log-in user interface and receiving an authentication attempt in the log-in user interface. The method also includes determining a status of the authentication attempt and delaying a completion of an authentication attempt by a time-based function in response to a status being a failed authentication attempt.

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