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Method and apparatus for providing a secure remote password graphic interface

  • US 5,793,952 A
  • Filed: 05/17/1996
  • Issued: 08/11/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/17/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method implemented by a computer for updating a password, said method comprising the steps of:

  • prompting a user to enter user information at a local machine, said user information comprising user identification information, old password information, and new password information;

    receiving said user information;

    after receiving said user information, spawning a communication process at said local machine, said communication process;

    establishing communication with a remote machine via a communications network coupled to said local machine;

    transmitting a first portion of said user information comprising said user identification information to said remote machine via said communications network;

    awaiting receipt of first responsive information from said remote machine via said communications network;

    transmitting a second portion of said user information comprising said old password information to said remote machine via said communications network only upon receipt of said first responsive information;

    awaiting receipt of second responsive information from said remote machine via said communications network;

    transmitting a third portion of said user information comprising said new password information to said remote machine via said communications network only upon receipt of said second responsive information;

    awaiting receipt of third responsive information from said remote machine via said communications network.

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