Password reveal selector

摘要

In embodiments of a password reveal selector, a password entry box is displayed for input of password characters of a password, and the password entry box includes a password reveal selector for user-selection to reveal the password. The password reveal selector is initially concealed from view when the password entry box is displayed. The password characters can be received in the password entry box and the password characters are obfuscated when displayed. The password reveal selector can then be displayed for user-selection according to a selector display condition.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
displaying a password entry box configured for input of password characters of a password, the password entry box including a password reveal selector for user-selection to reveal the password characters of the password, the password reveal selector initially concealed from view while the password entry box is displayed, a position of the password reveal selector based on a location that does not block a display of the password in the password entry box, the position of the password reveal selector relative to the password entry box being configurable by a user; receiving the password characters in the password entry box, the password characters obfuscated while displayed in the password entry box; displaying the password reveal selector according to a selector display condition, the selector display condition being based on a parameter that indicates a maximum number of the password characters the password entry box is implemented to receive, the password reveal selector displayed if the parameter is at least a minimum number; receiving the user-selection of the password reveal selector via a user input; revealing the password in the password entry box for a duration of time responsive to said receiving the user-selection of the password reveal selector; and obfuscating the password characters in the password entry box after the duration of time without receiving an additional user-selection.