US Patent Application 18130290. SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SECURE PASSWORD RECOVERY AND IDENTITY VERIFICATION simplified abstract
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SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SECURE PASSWORD RECOVERY AND IDENTITY VERIFICATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Anh Truong of Champaign IL (US)
Jeremy Goodsitt of Champaign IL (US)
Kenneth Taylor of Marrero LA (US)
Reza Farivar of Champaign IL (US)
Fardin Abdi Taghi Abad of Champaign IL (US)
Austin Walters of Savoy IL (US)
Vincent Pham of Seattle WA (US)
SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SECURE PASSWORD RECOVERY AND IDENTITY VERIFICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18130290 titled 'SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SECURE PASSWORD RECOVERY AND IDENTITY VERIFICATION
Simplified Explanation
- The patent application describes a secure method for resetting passwords for user accounts. - During the account setup process, users can provide a media file to the service provider. - When a user requests a password reset, they will be presented with several media files. - The user will be asked to identify the media file they provided during account setup. - If the user correctly identifies the media file, their password will be reset. - This method adds an extra layer of security to the password reset process. - It reduces the risk of unauthorized password resets by verifying the user's identity through a unique media file.
Original Abstract Submitted
A secure method for resetting the password for an account is disclosed. During the setup of the account, the user can provide the service provider with a media file, and when the user asks the service provider to reset the password for the account, the user will be prompted with several media files. The user can be asked to identify the media file that the user provided to the service provider at the time of the setup of the account. If the user properly identifies the media file, the password will be reset.
