Information security – Access control or authentication – Network
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-30
2008-09-30
Sheikh, Ayaz (Department: 2131)
Information security
Access control or authentication
Network
C726S004000, C726S006000, C726S012000, C726S016000, C726S017000, C726S018000, C726S019000, C726S020000, C726S022000, C726S023000, C726S026000, C713S182000, C713S183000, C713S184000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10773717
ABSTRACT:
An authentication graphic included in a password prompt can allow a user to visually authenticate the password prompt. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a client device receiving a password challenge from a server, and displaying a prompt asking the user for a password, the prompt including an authentication graphic visible to the user.
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Chen Shin-Hon
Microsoft Corporation
Sheikh Ayaz
Shook Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
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