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Method and device for controlling invocation of an application programming interface

US9152786B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2013
Grant dateOct 6, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/72403
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for controlling invocation of application programming interface (API) is provided. The method includes categorizing a plurality of APIs according to a plurality of API categories. The API categories are categorized by an API function through which user information is obtained. The method further includes setting a default invoking permission for a respective API category, and detecting, in real time, an attempt by an application to invoke an API in the respective API category. Upon detecting the attempted invocation of the API in the API category by the application, the method further includes controlling the invoking behavior of the API by the application in accordance with the default invoking permission for the API category.

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