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Multiple input based passwords

US9275220B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2014
Grant dateMar 1, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/02
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer-implemented method, carried out by one or more processors, for utilizing one or more input methods for passwords. In an embodiment, the method comprises the steps of determining, by one or more processors, one or more input methods supported for a password entry, wherein the password entry verifies a user's credentials; receiving, by one or more processors, a candidate password through the one or more input methods, wherein each character of the candidate password has an associated input method; and storing, by one or more processors, the candidate password as the password entry, along with the associated input method for each character of the candidate password.

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