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Method and apparatus for differentiated access control

US9047451B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2011
Grant dateJun 2, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/083
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for differentiated access control on a computing device, and the computing device, the method including starting a timer on the computing device; resetting the timer if activity occurs on the computing device prior to the expiration of the timer; and preventing a subset of applications from being launched or enabled on expiry of the timer.

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