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Apparatus and methods for obtaining a password hint

US9524395B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) · SE

Inventors

Göran Selander · Bromma, SE
Mats Näslund · Bromma, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 8, 2011
Grant date	Dec 20, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 16, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06F2221/2131
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for obtaining a password hint is disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes: receiving a spatial pattern from a user; obtaining a password comprising a plurality of characters; obtaining a password hint comprising an arrangement of characters, wherein the arrangement of characters includes the plurality of characters of the password and additional characters, and the plurality of characters of the password are located within the arrangement of characters according to the received spatial pattern. The method may also include storing the password hint or providing the password hint to the user.

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