Controlled password modification method and apparatus
US8955070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2131
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus which control modification of passwords by implementing a procedure by which end user designates, in advance, a universe of social media contacts such as friends on social media web sites such as Facebook and Linkedln. Contacts so identified are used as a set of potential identity verifiers. In order to enable a reset or modification of an account password, a subset of the universe is required to assert that they have verified the identity of the user requesting to reset a password. Such verification can be accomplished by varying means by those to whom an inquiry has been directed. Te apparatus may be in the form of a computer system or a computer readable storage medium.
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