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Systems and methods for automatically resetting a password

US8973113B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2010
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2463/082
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for automatically resetting a password is described. A failed login attempt in a system is identified. A failed login condition is determined to be satisfied. A user is prompted about resetting a password if the failed login condition is satisfied. A new password is generated based on user input. The new password is sent to the user via voicemail or email.

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