Utilization of multiple keypads for password inputs
US9521152B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/77
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer program product includes program instructions to generate a first virtual keypad for entry of a first portion of a password, wherein the first portion includes a first value and a second value. The program instructions receive the first portion, wherein the first portion includes a first number of keys selected equal to the first value and the second value present in the first number of keys selected. The program instructions generate a second virtual keypad for entry of a second portion, wherein the second portion includes a third and a fourth value. The program instructions receive the second portion, wherein the second portion includes a second number of keys selected equal to the third value and the fourth value present in the second number of keys selected. The program instructions determine to grant a user access to an account associated with the account password.
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