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Detecting sexually predatory content in an electronic communication

US7444403B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2003
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99933
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for detecting an electronic communication such as an email, an instant messaging session, or a chat session that relates to an unsafe behavior directed to or engaged by a user. Instructions are adapted to analyze one or more features of the electronic communication, which is sent or received by the user. Instructions are adapted to categorize the electronic communication as relating to the unsafe behavior based on the analyzed features. A report is generated if the electronic communication is categorized as relating to the unsafe behavior. Instructions are adapted to send the report to a responsible person such as a parent, guardian, or other responsible person of the user. The report informs the responsible person that the electronic communication possibly relates to the unsafe behavior.

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