Selectively deteriorate eBook for secondary market
US10007969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2210/64
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, an eBook, and an apparatus. The method includes calculating, by a processor, a usage metric describing a timing at which an eBook has been displayed for viewing by a user. The method further includes selectively deteriorating, by the processor, a look of the eBook for a secondary market based on the usage metric of the eBook.
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