Method and apparatus for securing mobile applications
US9253170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/30
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, a method includes obtaining an object code of an application executed on a mobile device. The application is created by an author different from an operator of a data source. The method includes loading dynamically at least one intercept point into the object code, wherein the intercept point is to detect a predetermined input gesture. The method further includes, responsive to an input gesture being received within a context of the application at the mobile device and the input gesture matching the predetermined input gesture: (1) overlaying a user interface within the context of the application, the user interface permitting selection of data items from the data source; (2) determining from a selection signal received at the mobile device, a selected data item; (3) responsive to the determining, loading the selected data item into the context of the application; and (4) removing the user interface overlay.
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