Patent ID: 6192478
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method in a computer system for securing the use of a distinguished operation to authorized users, the method comprising the steps of:displaying to a user an ornamental image, the ornamental image containing a visual key feature for discerning authority of the user to perform the distinguished operation, the display of the ornamental image being unaccompanied by any indication that the ornamental image contains a control;determining whether the user has selected the key feature within the ornamental image within a preselected time period;determining whether a preselected gesture has been performed relative to the position of the key feature; andinvoking the distinguished operation only in response to a determination that the user has selected the key feature within a selected time period and performed the preselected gesture relative to the key feature, such that only authorized users informed to select the key feature may invoke the distinguished operation.