Threat control and prevention for android systems
US11630883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/033
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided that determines whether to allow an application (app) for use or restrict the app on a set top box (STB). The method includes the steps of measuring at the STB, one or more resources used by the app; comparing at the STB, one or more thresholds set by an operator; and determining if the one or more resources used by the app exceed one or more thresholds set by the operator. Another method is provided that monitors applications (apps) that are installed a set top box (STB) for illegal or harmful activity by a policy manager. This method includes downloading and copying an app from an external source; installing or uninstalling the app into an application folder; providing a notification informing the policy manager of the installing or uninstalling of the app; and evaluating the app be installed or uninstalled.
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