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Smart device authentication and content transformation

US11166075B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2020
Grant dateNov 2, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06N20/00
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed embodiments provide smart device authentication and content transformation. A profile is created for members of a household. The member profiles include information about the members, including associated electronic devices, and a maximum allowable content rating (MACR). Using the associated electronic devices and/or other techniques, the presence of the members in proximity to content presentation devices is determined. In response to a member being detected in proximity to a content presentation device, and the content rating of the currently presented content exceeding the maximum allowable content rating (MACR) of the member in proximity, a content transformation is performed. The content transformation can include muting, pausing, changing, or otherwise obfuscating the presented content. Thus, the exposure of such content to the member is prevented or reduced. Embodiments allow users such as parents to obtain more control over the content that their children may be exposed to at their home.

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