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Enabling access to restricted data using geofences

US10193894B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2017
Grant dateJan 29, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/71
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for enabling access to restricted data using geofences. A system can identify a device associated with restricted data that includes network data that law prohibits the use of for commercial purposes without authorization. The system can determine use parameters associated with the device, each of the use parameters including a device identifier, a geofence, time limits, and an indication of purposes. The system can determine if the device is at a geographic location that satisfies the location that is defined by the geofence, if the time limits associated with the geofence are satisfied, and if a purpose for which the restricted data will be used matches a one of the purposes. If the system determines that the location, time limits, and purposes are satisfied, the system can use the restricted data for the purpose.

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