Patent ID: 8006096
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. An information processing apparatus having a function for authenticating a password inputted therein, so as to make it possible to disable a predetermined function unless the inputted password matches a predetermined password, comprising: a storage section to store a first password which is represented by a plurality of characters, said first password serving as the predetermined password; an input section to input a second password which is represented by a plurality of characters, said second password serving as the inputted password; a comparing section to compare the first password stored in the storage section with the second password inputted at the input section; a specifying section to specify a position of an unmatched character of the second password when the first password and the second password do not match, said second password thereby being an incorrect password; and a time control section to control a time before allowing input of a third additional password at the input section after the incorrect password has been entered to be shorter or longer in accordance with the position specified by the specifying section.