Patent ID: 6996718
Filing Date: 2006-02-07
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method for providing access to multiple Web accounts via a universal password which is valid for the multiple Web accounts, the method comprising: providing a designated password for each of the multiple Web accounts, the designated password being calculated for each of the multiple Web accounts based on a hash function which incorporates the universal password, user ID, an account server name and a random number stored at the server as inputs to the hash function; receiving the universal password for access to at least one of the multiple Web accounts; determining if the universal password is valid based on the associated designated password for the at least one of the multiple Web accounts; providing access to the at least one of the multiple Web accounts provided the universal password is valid; and providing a new designated password for the at least one of the multiple Web accounts if requested, by generating a new random number and calculating the new designated password based on a hash function that incorporates the universal password, the user ID, the account server name, and the new random number.