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PROVIDING HINTS WHILE ENTERING PROTECTED INFORMATION

  • US 20090300755A1
  • Filed: 05/30/2008
  • Published: 12/03/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/30/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. One or more computer-readable media comprising computer-executable instructions for providing hints during the entry of protected information, the computer-executable instructions directed to steps comprising:

  • detecting an entry of a quantum of protected information into a protected information entry box;

    obtaining at least some of the protected information already entered into the protected information entry box, the at least some of the protected information comprising the quantum of protected information whose entry was detected;

    generating a hash value from the obtained information;

    selecting, based on the generated hash value, a hint from among a predetermined set of distinguishable hints;

    and presenting the hint within a hint area while the protected information is being entered into the protected information entry box.

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