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Method for controlling access to protected content

US7761706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2001
Grant dateJul 20, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2463/101
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is disclosed for controlling access by use of an operating system service to content that is to be protected from unauthorised access. The method includes the steps of, for an operating system service which can enable unauthorised access to protected content, modifying the operation of said operating system service to restrict or deny access to the protected content.

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