Patent ID: 8024791
Filing Date: 2011-09-20
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. One or more computer-readable storage media comprising computer-executable instructions for providing hints during the entry of protected information, the computer-executable instructions directed to steps comprising: detecting an entry of a quantum of protected information into a protected information entry box; obtaining, in response to the detecting, at least some of the protected information already entered into the protected information entry box, the at least some of the protected information comprising the quantum of protected information whose entry was detected; generating a hash value from the obtained information; selecting, based only on the generated hash value, a hint, from among a predetermined set of distinguishable hints, that is repeatably associated with the generated hash value such that the computer-executable instruction performing the selecting can select the same hint each time the computer-executable instruction performing the generating generates the same hash value; presenting the hint within a hint area; and repeating the detecting, the obtaining, the generating, the selecting and presenting for each detecting entry while the protected information is being entered into the protected information entry box.