Methods and apparatus for authenticating user login

US9311472B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9311472-B2
Application numberUS-201213725050-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 21, 2012
Priority dateDec 21, 2012
Publication dateApr 12, 2016
Grant dateApr 12, 2016

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Example methods and apparatus for authenticating a user login are disclosed herein. An example method includes displaying an image and dynamically presenting symbols adjacent the image. The example method includes receiving a code, the code formed by an arrangement of one or more of the symbols on the image. The example method includes authenticating a user based on the code.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method comprising: displaying a plurality of selectable images on a display to a first user, each of the images having one or more lock locations; receiving a first selection of a first image of the plurality of selectable images by the first user; dynamically presenting a first set of symbols adjacent the first image; receiving a first code, the first code formed by a first arrangement of one or more of the first set of symbols on the one or more lo…

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What does patent US9311472B2 cover?
Example methods and apparatus for authenticating a user login are disclosed herein. An example method includes displaying an image and dynamically presenting symbols adjacent the image. The example method includes receiving a code, the code formed by an arrangement of one or more of the symbols on the image. The example method includes authenticating a user based on the code.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Nguyen Dan Due, Pfeffer Jon David, Levar Adam, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G06F21/36. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 12 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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