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Password reveal selector

US9588595B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2011
Grant dateMar 7, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0846
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In embodiments of a password reveal selector, a password entry box is displayed for input of password characters of a password, and the password entry box includes a password reveal selector for user-selection to reveal the password. The password reveal selector is initially concealed from view when the password entry box is displayed. The password characters can be received in the password entry box and the password characters are obfuscated when displayed. The password reveal selector can then be displayed for user-selection according to a selector display condition.

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