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Controlling distribution of resources on a network

US11483252B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2021
Grant dateOct 25, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/108
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are various embodiments for controlling a distribution of resources on a network. In one example, among others, a system is configured to transmit a request to access a plurality of resources at a distribution service and receive the plurality of resources and a plurality of location rules. The system is also configured to determine an authorized location and an authorized perimeter area based on the plurality of location rules. The authorized location and the authorized perimeter area are determined to have different access rights to the plurality of resources. The system is further configured to determine a location of the computing device and grant access to a resource based on the location of the computing device with respect to the authorization location or the authorized perimeter.

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