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Secure entry of a user-identifier in a publicly positioned device

  • US 20060041758A1
  • Filed: 10/22/2005
  • Published: 02/23/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/16/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method for providing authorizing data comprising the steps of:

  • identifying a device configured to receive a set of authorizing symbols through an input interface, wherein the input interface is in a publicly viewable location;

    the device prompting for an initial number “

    n”

    of symbols from the set of authorizing symbols, where “

    n”

    is less than total number of symbols contained within the set of authorizing symbols;

    receiving the prompted for “

    n”

    symbols through said input pad;

    the device prompting for a number “

    m”

    of symbols, wherein the “

    m”

    symbols are not symbols of the set of authorizing symbols;

    receiving the prompted for “

    m”

    symbols through said input pad;

    the device prompting for a number “

    o”

    of symbols of the set of authorizing symbols;

    receiving the prompted for “

    o”

    symbols through said input pad;

    the device combining the “

    n”

    symbols and the “

    o”

    symbols to form an authorizing input, wherein the “

    m”

    symbols are not used to form the authorizing input; and

    authorizing a user based upon whether the authorizing input is equivalent to previously established authorizing data.

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