Systems and methods for controlling purchasing and/or reauthorization to access content using quick response codes and text messages
US9693083B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6581
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile device including a content module, an imaging module, and an interface. The content module is configured to attempt to access content including transmitting a content request signal from the mobile device to a user receiving device. The imaging module is configured to acquire an image of at least a portion of a screen shown on a display connected to the user receiving device. The interface is configured to transmit the image or information pertaining to the image to the user receiving device, a head end or a content provider to cause the user receiving device or the mobile device to receive an authorization signal for access to the content.
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