System and method for preventing observation of password entry using face detection
A method of preventing observation of password entry on an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a processor coupled to a camera, a display, and a memory. The method comprises activating the camera to acquire an image when the electronic device is in a password entry mode; detecti...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
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15.11.2016
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Summary: | A method of preventing observation of password entry on an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a processor coupled to a camera, a display, and a memory. The method comprises activating the camera to acquire an image when the electronic device is in a password entry mode; detecting one or more faces present in the image; and presenting a warning when more than one face is present in the image. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: US201414245478 |