Microsoft has received a patent for Windows 8 Picture Password. Picture Password allows Windows 8 users to choose their own pattern, and outlining it in three different shapes (lines, dots and circles) into the operating system.
This new system makes it easy to authenticate holders, plates and other sensory devices, log on to Windows 8. A patent application for this feature was filed in February 2008, but granted it was only this Tuesday. When it became known thatMicrosoft is working on this opportunity for years.
In the description of the patent states that this technology can be used for computer devices, such as a PC or portable electronic devices for user login.
As a password, the user can use any preferred pattern. This feature Microsoft introduced with Windows 8 Developer Preview. From the words of the company, is especially useful for protecting information on devices such as PDA, tablet, Nintendo-DS, etc.
To log in, the user does not have to draw exactly the sketch that he made during the installation of your password. The system is based on the similarity between the originally set password and the password entered by the user.
While the system understands only touches the straight lines and circles. But in the future it will probably be added and other touch gestures.
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