US 2019/0173868 A1 · Image Password Entry and Use for Wireless Network Access

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for controlling access to a network using a temporary image password are disclosed. In an implementation, a first image password may be configured as a network password. A display associated with the first image password may also be provided so the display is visible to a camera of a device. A second image password may be received at the network, where the second image password comprises a photo image of the display taken with the camera on the device accessing the network. The first and second image passwords may be compared, and, if the first image password and the second image password match, access to the network may be granted to the device. The display of the first password may comprise a display of the first image password itself, or comprise a display of a subject of the first image password.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus for controlling access to a network, the apparatus comprising:

one or more processors;
and,
memory coupled to the one or more processors, the memory comprising code that is executable by the one or more processors to control the apparatus to:
configure a first image password for the network;
receive a second image password, the second image password generated at a device;
determine if the first image password and the second image password match;
and, if the first image password and the second image password match, grant the device access to the network.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Image Password Entry and Use for Wireless Network Access

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