Patent ID: 7363585
Filing Date: 2008-04-22
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for use in a graphical user interface configured to support a login operation, the method comprising: displaying at least one user identifier prompt within a graphical user interface, the at least one user identifier prompt including at least one selectable user area operatively associated with a previously configured user capable of completing a login operation by inputting user password input; upon receiving user input selecting the at least one selectable user area, displaying at least one user input field within the graphical user interface, wherein the at least one user input field is automatically configured to operatively receive user password input associated with the login operation; and while conditions allow for the reception of the user password input and it is determined that there has been a failure to operatively receive the user password input for the login operation, then automatically displaying reminder information associated with the user input field through a non-modal mechanism within the graphical user interface, wherein the display of the reminder information is removed upon receipt of a beginning of an input via the at least one user input field.