In addition to the typical password protection, Windows 8 also comes with a different authentication method called "Picture Password". The method can be used as the user password to log in with a drawing motion specified in the image.


To that end, Microsoft wants to make sure that no other party that presents similar technology without
paying patent fees. Companies from the United States it has registered a patent for the "Picture Password", which are briefly described in the summary of the patent as "authentication motion pictures".

"In one form, the signature can use a password system password signature images to determine access to a computer or service," the part of the patent's written statement, as reported by Softpedia, Sunday (12/02/2012).

Password picture became one of the key features that are advertised in Windows 8, and is also used Microsoft untuuk promote new operating system after its debut on Oct. 26. This feature is also used by tablet owners much Windows RT, especially because of the touch screen capabilities of Windows 8, making it deems appropriate features to a portable device.

"Essentially, the picture password is comprised of two parts, namely access and a motion picture that is formed from the photo. Feature increases security and passwords to be easy to remember," said Microsoft about these unique password feature.

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