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Apparatus for private personal identification number management

  • US 20030229597A1
  • Filed: 06/05/2002
  • Published: 12/11/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/05/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for private personal identification number (PIN) management, the apparatus comprising:

  • means for ascertaining a first delay period of a preceding PIN, said first delay period greater than zero if said preceding PIN does not match a validated PIN, said first delay period equal to zero if said preceding PIN matches said validated PIN;

    means for receiving a current PIN after at least said first delay period; and

    means for delaying for a second delay period if said current PIN does not match said validated PIN, said second delay period greater than said first delay period.

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