System and method for providing access to data objects based on proximity
US8782136B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q50/01
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for providing access to data objects based on proximity. The system and method allow sharing of data objects by identifying one or more client devices proximate to the sharing device. The user of the sharing device may then select one or more of the identified devices with which to share the data object. Aspects of the invention include the ability to enable a “sharing mode” on the client devices to opt-in and allow communication with other similarly configured devices in the area. Access to the data object may be managed via an access control list present on a remote server, with the remote server hosting the data object.
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