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Method and apparatus for providing temporary access to a network device

  • US 20050268345A1
  • Filed: 05/26/2005
  • Published: 12/01/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A machine-implemented method for providing access to resources of a network device, the method comprising:

  • receiving input from a first user;

    generating a first password for said resources of said network device based on, at least in part, (a) said input, and (b) an algorithm, wherein said algorithm is concealed from said first user, and wherein said first password is concealed from said first user;

    receiving a second password from a second user, wherein said second password is generated based on, at least in part, (a) said input, and (b) said algorithm, wherein said algorithm is known to said second user, and wherein said second password is concealed from said first user;

    determining whether said first password matches said second password; and

    in response to determining that said first password matches said second password, providing said second user with access to said resources of said network device.

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