Limiting applications execution time
US10019599B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2137
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of limiting execution of a software application according to a pre-defined time-based rule comprises: whenever the software application is attempted to be launched, enforcing a pre-defined time-based rule (e.g. that is user-immutable) such that: i. whenever the software application is attempted to be launched during a first time interval, the execution of the software application is enabled; ii. whenever the software application is attempted to be launched during a second time interval immediately following the first time interval, the execution of the software application is limited; and iii. whenever the software application is attempted to be launched during a third time interval immediately following the second time interval, the execution of the software application is enabled.
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