Patent ID: 6954862
Filing Date: 2005-10-11
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for user authentication, the method comprising: receiving an access code from a user, the access code entered according to a certain pace, rhythm, or tempo; determining whether the entered access code matches a stored access code character sequence and whether the certain pace, rhythm, or tempo of the access code as entered by the user matches a stored certain pace, rhythm, or tempo for the stored access code; granting access only if (i) the entered access code matches the stored access code character sequence; and (ii) the certain pace, rhythm, or tempo of the access code as entered by the user matches the stored certain pace, rhythm, or tempo for the stored access code: and providing the user with a visual, auditory, and/or tactile timing aid to assist the user with entering the access code according to the certain pace, rhythm, or tempo.