Account Recovery Interface With Gesture-Based Credential Validation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing account recovery techniques for electronic devices are cumbersome and inefficient, often requiring multiple key presses or keystrokes, leading to wasted user time and device energy, especially in battery-operated devices.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of faster and more efficient account recovery methods and interfaces that reduce cognitive burden on users, including a recovery contact setup process, displaying recovery code interfaces, and validating credentials, which conserve power and reduce the number of inputs required.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing account recovery techniques are used, then account recovery is possible, but the process is cumbersome and time-consuming requiring multiple key presses or keystrokes
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures recovery credentials and contact information during account setup, so that when account recovery is needed, the user can immediately access pre-prepared recovery options without going through complex multi-step processes. The recovery code is generated and displayed before it is needed, eliminating the need for multiple key presses during the recovery process.
2Reliability
If existing account recovery techniques are used, then account recovery is possible, but device energy is wasted especially in battery-operated devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the computationally intensive credential verification process from the main account recovery flow and handles it through a simplified interface. The system separates the display of recovery credentials from the verification process, allowing the device to minimize active processing and reduce energy consumption while maintaining reliable account recovery functionality.
3Reliability
If a complex user interface with multiple key presses is used, then account recovery can be performed, but cognitive burden on user increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides self-service account recovery by automatically generating and displaying recovery codes, and by enabling users to recover accounts through intuitive gestures rather than complex key sequences. The interface serves itself by presenting clear visual cues and requiring minimal user input, reducing cognitive burden while maintaining reliable recovery functionality.
4Reliability
If multiple inputs are required for account recovery, then security can be maintained, but productivity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables users to skip through the account recovery process rapidly by using gesture-based input instead of multiple key presses. The system validates credentials through streamlined processes that maintain security while allowing users to recover accounts quickly, thereby minimizing disruption to productivity and reducing the time users spend unable to access their accounts.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure generally relates to account recovery. An example method includes, at a computer system in communication with a display generation component and one or more input devices: performing a recovery contact set up process including providing a notification to a contact; after performing the recovery contact set up process, receiving, via the one or more input devices, a request to initiate an account recovery process; in response to the request to initiate the account recovery process and without providing a request to the contact, displaying, via the display generation component, a recovery code interface for receiving a set of recovery credentials; while displaying of the recovery code interface, receiving the set of recovery credentials; in accordance with a determination that the recovery credentials are valid, performing a recovery function; and in accordance with a determination that the recovery credentials are not valid, forgoing performing the recovery function.