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Group authorization method and software

US9768969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2012
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L51/52
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for sharing information limited by permission comprising a user providing content to be shared, the user specifying a plurality of individuals or Groups with which to share the content, after the providing and specifying, automatically creating a new Group comprising the specified plurality, and distributing the content to the new Group. Also a method for sharing information limited by permission comprising compiling in an online service a plurality of individual members and Groups, providing content associated with the individuals and Groups, and displaying to a user a combined content view capable of being based on any combination of one or more of certain categories of Group and user information.

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