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Controlling sharing of files by portable devices

US6989484B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2001
Grant dateJan 24, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10H2240/251
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A way of controlling sharing of files by portable devices is provided. A portable device is provided that comprises an interface to receive at least one file and a transfer count associated with the file from another device. The portable device further includes a controller that is communicatively coupled to the interface, the controller to allow transfer of the file based on the associated transfer count.

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