Controlling access to content
US10587595B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/80
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for controlling access to content are described. The method may include detecting, at a client electronic device, the presence of a beacon device signal emitted from a beacon device. The method may further include determining, based on the beacon device signal, whether the content is accessible from the client electronic device. The method may also include, in response to determining that the content is accessible from the client electronic device, providing access to the content at the client electronic device.
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