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Service for adding functionality to applications

US9349141B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2013
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/06
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An application management system modifies developer-submitted applications, such as mobile applications, to add various types of functionality before such applications are made available for purchase. The added functionality may, for example, enable end users to make in-application purchases of content items from an application store. As another example, Digital Rights Management (DRM) functionality may be added for controlling user access to content items, such as content items available in an application store.

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