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Real-time usage detection of software applications

US10819861B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2014
Grant dateOct 27, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/5029
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method that allows for information relating to data and communication resource usage to be gathered and analyzed such that particular data transactions and usage of network accessible software applications can be classified based on purpose and/or type. Further, the system and method provide reporting based on amount of usage and/or purpose or type of usage so that associated costs and usage can be calculated applied and allocated to particular accounts, divisions, groups or individuals within and outside of a company or entity. Further, the system may disable features of or access to network accessible software applications based on lack or use, limited use or other metrics that fall outside of threshold ranges or values.

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