Controlling applications by an application control system in a computer device
US10983845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/482
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An application control system (ACS) in a computer device intercepts a request to launch a requested application by a calling process, and determines, based on the requested application, that user interaction is required before launch. In response, the ACS establishes whether or not the calling process is associated with a controlling terminal and, if so, performs the user interactions using that controlling terminal. Where the user interactions are successful then the intended application is permitted to launch or, conversely, the intended application may be denied. Other solutions are provided in the event that the calling process is not associated with the controlling terminal.
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