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Distinguishing between functional tracking domains and nonfunctional tracking domains on a host web page

US12166761B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2024
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F40/14
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Distinguishing between functional tracking domains and nonfunctional tracking domains on a host web page. In particular, a list of known tracking domains that load content into host web pages may be received. This list of tracking domains may include tracking domains that are functional and tracking domains that are nonfunctional. The tracking domains that are functional may be determined by evaluating various behaviors and characteristics of the tracking domains. Once functional tracking domains have been determined, these functional tracking domains may be allowed, and other tracking domains may be blocked from loading content onto host web pages thereby preserving the functionality of the web pages.

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