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Method and apparatus for monitoring text-based communications to secure a computer

US8631457B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2008
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2101
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for monitoring text-based communications to secure a computer is described. In one embodiment, the method for monitoring text-based communications to secure a computer includes defining at least one portion of the computer display that is associated with text-based communications and examining the at least one portion of the computer display to identify textual data within the text-based communications.

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