Patent ID: 9588595
Date: 2017-03-07
CPC Classifications: G06F,H04L

Claim:
1. A method, comprising: displaying a password entry box configured for input of password characters of a password, the password entry box including a password reveal selector for user-selection to reveal the password characters of the password, the password reveal selector initially concealed from view while the password entry box is displayed, a position of the password reveal selector based on a location that does not block a display of the password in the password entry box, the position of the password reveal selector relative to the password entry box being configurable by a user; receiving the password characters in the password entry box, the password characters obfuscated while displayed in the password entry box; displaying the password reveal selector according to a selector display condition, the selector display condition being based on a parameter that indicates a maximum number of the password characters the password entry box is implemented to receive, the password reveal selector displayed if the parameter is at least a minimum number; receiving the user-selection of the password reveal selector via a user input; revealing the password in the password entry box for a duration of time responsive to said receiving the user-selection of the password reveal selector; and obfuscating the password characters in the password entry box after the duration of time without receiving an additional user-selection.