Apple inc. (20240289143). USER INTERFACE FOR ACCESSING AN ACCOUNT simplified abstract

USER INTERFACE FOR ACCESSING AN ACCOUNT

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Frank De Jong of San Francisco CA (US)

Hannah S. Story of San Mateo CA (US)

Keetae Ryu of San Jose CA (US)

Dmitry V. Belov of Santa Clara CA (US)

Gokul P. Thirumalai of Mountain View CA (US)

Wayne Loofbourrow of San Jose CA (US)

Jonathan Birdsall of Campbell CA (US)

Nagarjuna Thottempudi of Fremont CA (US)

Felipe Marin Cypriano of San Francisco CA (US)

Patrick L. Coffman of San Francisco CA (US)

USER INTERFACE FOR ACCESSING AN ACCOUNT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240289143 titled 'USER INTERFACE FOR ACCESSING AN ACCOUNT

The present disclosure involves setting up an account for a service by providing different login options based on contact information.

• First login option and second login option are displayed in response to a request to set up an account for a service.
• If the first login option is selected, the user's first contact information is used to set up the account.
• If the second login option is selected, automatically generated second contact information is used to set up the account.
• The second contact information does not reveal the user's first contact information, ensuring privacy and security.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied to various online services that require user account setup. - It can be used in e-commerce platforms, social media websites, and other online platforms.

Problems Solved: - Protects user privacy by not revealing their original contact information. - Offers a convenient way to set up accounts with automatically generated contact information.

Benefits: - Enhanced security and privacy for users. - Simplified account setup process for users. - Efficient and reliable method for service providers to verify user information.

Commercial Applications: Title: Secure Account Setup Technology for Online Services This technology can be utilized by online service providers to enhance user privacy and security, leading to increased trust and user satisfaction. It can be integrated into various online platforms to streamline the account setup process and protect user information.

Questions about Secure Account Setup Technology: 1. How does this technology improve user privacy and security during account setup? - This technology ensures user privacy by using automatically generated contact information instead of revealing the user's original details. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond online services? - This technology can also be applied in various industries such as healthcare, finance, and government services to protect sensitive user information.

Original Abstract Submitted

the present disclosure generally relates to setting up an account for a service. a request to set up an account for a first service is received. in response to receiving the request to set up the account for the first service, a first login option and a second login option are displayed. if an input selecting the first login option is detected, a request to use first contact information for a user to set up the account for the first service is transmitted. if an input selecting the second login option is detected, a request to use second contact information for the user to set up the account for the first service is transmitted. the second contact information is automatically generated for the service and does not reveal the first contact information for the user.