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Security method and apparatus

  • US 8,762,732 B2
  • Filed: 03/30/2012
  • Issued: 06/24/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electronic device having password security, comprising:

  • an input device for allowing entry or an encrypted password;

    a memory for storing a decryption function and a decoding function;

    a processor for receiving the encrypted password, for applying the decryption function to the encrypted password to produce a decrypted password, and for applying said decoding function to said decrypted password to determine access rights to the electronic device; and

    a time-keeping device for determining a current time;

    whereinsaid decrypted password comprises a time reference and said decoding function comprises instructions for allowing access to said electronic device if said time reference is earlier than said current time.

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