Access management
Methods, computing devices and computer-readable media for access management are disclosed. A method of passcode authentication includes: maintaining a count for failed authentication attempts, displaying a visual representation of a current count for failed authentication attempts on an authentication interface. An additional method of passcode authentication is also disclosed which includes: maintaining a count for failed authentication attempts; determining a current authentication request invalid; determining a delay time based on the count for failed authentication attempts; and delaying submission of a second authentication attempt until after the delay time has expired, wherein the delaying submission manifests in a delayed visual feedback of user input, in a delayed processing of user input, or in an inability to enter user input for during the delay time.
1. A method for controlling access at a mobile device, the method comprising:
receiving, from a user, a request to access restricted components of the mobile device;
displaying an authentication interface that requests a passcode input from a user;
receiving at least one incorrect passcode input from the user;
in response to receiving the at least one incorrect passcode input:
increasing visual disturbances or audible disturbances at the mobile device with each successive incorrect passcode input;
displaying a visual alert of a number of incorrect passcode inputs received from the user, wherein the visual alert persists outside of the authentication interface; and
in response to a request from the user to exit the authentication interface when a correct passcode input has not been received:
allowing a use of the mobile device to resume without enabling access to the restricted components.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the components comprise particular data stored on the mobile device or particular features provided by the mobile device.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the authentication interface secures access to a parental control interface that controls a manner in which the components of the mobile device can be accessed.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
in response to receiving a correct passcode input from the user:
enabling the user to access the components.
5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:
resetting the displayed number of incorrect passcode inputs received from the user.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the visual disturbances include flashes of light or a shivering the authentication interface.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the audible disturbances include beeps or alarms.
8. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium configured to store instructions that, when executed by a processor included in a mobile device, cause the mobile device to carry out steps that include:
receiving, from a user, a request to access restricted components of the mobile device;
displaying an authentication interface that requests a passcode input from a user;
receiving at least one incorrect passcode input from the user;
in response to receiving the at least one incorrect passcode input:
increasing visual disturbances or audible disturbances at the mobile device with each successive incorrect passcode input;
displaying a visual alert of a number of incorrect passcode inputs received from the user, wherein the visual alert persists outside of the authentication interface; and
in response to a request from the user to exit the authentication interface when a correct passcode input has not been received:
allowing a use of the mobile device to resume without enabling access to the restricted components.
9. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8 , wherein the components comprise particular data stored on the mobile device or particular features provided by the mobile device.
10. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 9 , wherein the authentication interface secures access to a parental control interface that controls a manner in which the components of the mobile device can be accessed.
11. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8 , wherein the steps further include:
in response to receiving a correct passcode input from the user:
enabling the user to access the components.
12. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 11 , wherein the steps further include:
resetting the displayed number of incorrect passcode inputs received from the user.
13. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8 , wherein the visual disturbances include flashes of light or a shivering the authentication interface.
14. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8 , wherein the audible disturbances include beeps or alarms.
15. A mobile device, comprising:
a processor; and
a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the mobile device to carry out steps that include:
receiving, from a user, a request to access restricted components of the mobile device;
displaying an authentication interface that requests a passcode input from a user;
receiving at least one incorrect passcode input from the user;
in response to receiving the at least one incorrect passcode input:
increasing visual disturbances or audible disturbances at the mobile device with each successive incorrect passcode input;
displaying a visual alert of a number of incorrect passcode inputs received from the user, wherein the visual alert persists outside of the authentication interface; and
in response to a request from the user to exit the authentication interface when a correct passcode input has not been received:
allowing a use of the mobile device to resume without enabling access to the restricted components.
16. The mobile device of claim 15 , wherein the components comprise particular data stored on the mobile device or particular features provided by the mobile device.
17. The mobile device of claim 16 , wherein the authentication interface secures access to a parental control interface that controls a manner in which the components of the mobile device can be accessed.
18. The mobile device of claim 15 , wherein the steps further include:
in response to receiving a correct passcode input from the user:
enabling the user to access the components.
19. The mobile device of claim 18 , wherein the steps further include:
resetting the displayed number of incorrect passcode inputs received from the user.
20. The mobile device of claim 15 , wherein the visual disturbances include flashes of light or a shivering the authentication interface.
21. The mobile device of claim 15 , wherein the audible disturbances include beeps or alarms.