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App usage detection based on screen lock state

US11010498B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2019
Grant dateMay 18, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M15/58
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The systems and methods for software application usage detection on a mobile device are disclosed. The software application usage detection is done by monitoring the network usage of the application. The software application usage information is further refined by monitoring the screen lock state of the mobile device. The screen lock information is used to refine the background and foreground usage of the software application.

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