Simple algebraic and multi-layer passwords

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PATENT NO 8528074
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12969638

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A method of authenticating a user of a computing device is proposed, together with computing device on which the method is implemented. In the method a modified base image is overlaid with a modified overlay image on a display. The modified overlay image comprises a plurality of numbers. At least one of the modified base image and modified overlay image is moved by the user. Positive authentication is indicated in response to the base image reference point on the modified base image being aligned, in sequence, with two or more numbers from the overlay image that equal a pre-selected algebraic result when one or more algebraic operator is apply to the numbers.

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  • RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Adams, Neil Patrick Waterloo, CA 301 3521
Brown, Michael Kenneth Waterloo, CA 140 2102
Fyke, Steven Henry Waterloo, CA 135 2250
Griffin, Jason Tyler Waterloo, CA 308 8716
Pasquero, Jerome Waterloo, CA 150 5269

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