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Authorization and authentication based on an individual's social network

US9391971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2014
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/60
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In particular embodiments, a method includes receiving a request to transmit content related to a first user to a second user, determining whether transmission of the content is authorized based on a list of unauthorized users, and transmitting the content to the second user if the transmission is authorized based on the list.

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