Controlling access to electronic content
US8234302B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/913
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for controlling access to electronic content stored on a content provider's server is provided. A content provider may control and restrict unauthorized access to electronic content through an identified user account by limiting a number of devices from which requests to access the content through the account have been received. A content provider may also collect usage information of interest by monitoring authorized access to electronic content.
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