RANDOM CHARACTER GENERATOR

摘要

A random character generator in a data processing system for generating a group of characters based upon a rules database. A system and method for generating the rules database are disclosed by processing an input database containing, for example, a dictionary of words. The rules database contains information relating to the structure of the data in the input database. Also disclosed is a system and method for randomly generating a group of characters based upon the information stored in the rules database. The group of characters is randomly constructed on a character-by-character basis. Each new character added to the group is selected from the rules database based upon the previous characters in the group. The preferred embodiment generates passwords for use in a data processing system which are both memorable and secure.