Systems and methods for authentication code entry in touch-sensitive screen enabled devices

Abstract

Systems and methods for authentication code entry in touch-sensitive screen enabled devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for entering data to a data entry device comprising at least one computer processor and a touch-sensitive screen may include (1) the touch-sensitive screen displaying an input interface; (2) the touch-sensitive screen sensing a first input comprising at least one finger touch; (3) the touch-sensitive screen sensing a release of the first input; (4) the at least one computer processor determining a number of finger touches in the first input; and (5) the at least one computer processor using the number of finger touches in the first input to identify at least a first portion of a value in an authentication code.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Continuation of International Application No. PCT / US16 / 63285, filed Nov. 22, 2016, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 258,757 filed Nov. 23, 2015. The disclosures of each of these documents is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present disclosure relates generally to input devices, and more particularly to systems and methods for authentication code entry in touch-sensitive screen enabled devices.2. Description of the Related Art[0003]Payment Acceptance Devices often use physical number pads to receive customer authentication information, such as Personal Identification Number (PIN) codes. With the advent of touch-sensitive screen technology, virtual keypads are sometime used for PIN code entry. Unlike a traditional keypad, however, touch-sensitive screens have no tactile clues as to where to push for the PIN numbers, th...

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Benefits of technology

[0044]Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a data entry device that may include a touch-sensitive screen operative to provide an output indicating at least one finger engagement therewith, which at least one finger engagement represents a PIN, electronic circuitry operative to receive the output and to provide a multi-digit numerical output in which each digit of the multi-digit numerical output represents a digit of the PIN. For example, the electronic circuitry may be operative to recognize finger engagement patterns having a resemblance to Braille number configurations and to associate the finger engagement patterns with digits corresponding to the Braille number configurations to allow a visually impaired person to interact with the touchscreen data entry device.

[0055]In one embodiment, the data entry device may include an encryptor that may encrypt the multi-digit numerical output. The data entry device may also include an input feedback transducer that may provide a user-sensible feedback responsive to successful entry of each the digit.

Problems solved by technology

Unlike a traditional keypad, however, touch-sensitive screens have no tactile clues as to where to push for the PIN numbers, therefore increasing the possibility of making an error when entering one's PIN.

Further, for a visually impaired individual, the lack of tactile clues may require the visually impaired person to rely on the sales clerk or a third party to input the PIN.

This, of course, is likely to compromise the security of a payment instrument, such as a credit or debit card.

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