System and method for mobile communication device application advisement
US9367680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/171
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure is directed to a system and method for providing advisement about applications on mobile communication devices such as smartphones, netbooks, and tablets. A server gathers data about mobile applications, analyzes the applications, and produces an assessment that may advise users on a variety of factors, including security, privacy, battery impact, performance impact, and network usage. The disclosure helps users understand the impact of applications to improve the experience in using their mobile device. The disclosure also enables a server to feed information about applications to other protection systems such as application policy systems and network infrastructure. The disclosure also enables advisement about applications to be presented in a variety of forms, such as through a mobile application, as part of a web application, or integrated into other services via an API.
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