Apple inc. (20240256105). METHODS AND USER INTERFACES FOR ACCOUNT RECOVERY simplified abstract

METHODS AND USER INTERFACES FOR ACCOUNT RECOVERY

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Carmen S. Yu of Fremont CA (US)

Dmitry V. Belov of Santa Clara CA (US)

Roberto Garcia of Los Gatos CA (US)

Munish K. Poonia of Cupertino CA (US)

Hannah S. Story of San Mateo CA (US)

Gokul P. Thirumalai of Mountain View CA (US)

Assar E. Westerlund of Somerville MA (US)

METHODS AND USER INTERFACES FOR ACCOUNT RECOVERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240256105 titled 'METHODS AND USER INTERFACES FOR ACCOUNT RECOVERY

The present disclosure pertains to account recovery in a computer system, involving setting up recovery contacts and initiating an account recovery process using recovery credentials.

• Recovery contact set up process involves notifying a contact for account recovery.
• Account recovery process is initiated by receiving a request via input devices.
• A recovery code interface is displayed to input recovery credentials without contacting the recovery contact.
• Valid recovery credentials trigger a recovery function.
• Invalid recovery credentials result in not performing the recovery function.

Potential Applications: - Enhancing account security by providing an alternative recovery method. - Streamlining the account recovery process for users.

Problems Solved: - Simplifying the account recovery process. - Providing a secure and efficient way to recover accounts.

Benefits: - Improved user experience in account recovery. - Increased security measures for account access.

Commercial Applications: Title: Secure Account Recovery System This technology can be used by online platforms, financial institutions, and any service requiring account recovery processes to enhance security and user experience.

Questions about Account Recovery: 1. How does this technology improve the account recovery process? - This technology streamlines the account recovery process by providing a secure and efficient way to recover accounts without the need to contact recovery contacts. 2. What are the benefits of using recovery credentials for account recovery? - Using recovery credentials provides an alternative method for users to recover their accounts securely and conveniently.

Original Abstract Submitted

the present disclosure generally relates to account recovery. an example method includes, at a computer system in communication with a display generation component and one or more input devices: performing a recovery contact set up process including providing a notification to a contact; after performing the recovery contact set up process, receiving, via the one or more input devices, a request to initiate an account recovery process; in response to the request to initiate the account recovery process and without providing a request to the contact, displaying, via the display generation component, a recovery code interface for receiving a set of recovery credentials; while displaying of the recovery code interface, receiving the set of recovery credentials; in accordance with a determination that the recovery credentials are valid, performing a recovery function; and in accordance with a determination that the recovery credentials are not valid, forgoing performing the recovery function.