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Method and apparatus using a CAPTCHA having visual information related to the CAPTCHA's source

US9104854B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2011
Grant dateAug 11, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2133
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for visual verification a Captcha's source. In the method, a Captcha is served to a user. The Captcha includes visual information related to a characteristic of a source of the Captcha and related to a puzzle question of the Captcha. The visual information is for visual verification by the user of the Captcha's source. A response is received from the user based on the served Captcha. A determination is made as to whether the received response is a solution of the puzzle question of the served Captcha.

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