Computer security apparatus with password hints
First Claim
1. A password system for enabling a user to access data files stored on a computer system by providing a predefined password to said computer system, comprising:
- means for storing data indicative of a password assigned to a user;
means for storing at least one hint that suggests said password to said user; and
means for displaying said at least one hint to said user.
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Abstract
The computer security apparatus is appended to existing computer data file protection apparatus and operates as an adjunct thereto. The user invokes the password and/or data file encryption processes in the usual manner. If the user cannot remember the password used, the computer security apparatus presents a prerecorded password hint to the user in an attempt to jog the user'"'"'s memory to recall the password. If the initial password hint does not accomplish this goal, a succession of additional, more specific password hints, can be provided to ultimately induce the user to recall the password.
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14 Claims
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1. A password system for enabling a user to access data files stored on a computer system by providing a predefined password to said computer system, comprising:
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means for storing data indicative of a password assigned to a user; means for storing at least one hint that suggests said password to said user; and means for displaying said at least one hint to said user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of password determination to enable a user to access data files on a computer system by providing a predefined password to said computer system, comprising the steps of:
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storing data indicative of a password assigned to a user; storing at least one hint in said memory that suggests said password to said user; and displaying said at least one hint to said user. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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