Limited-use browser and security system
DCFirst Claim
1. A computer implemented system, comprising:
- a browser security module stored on a computer readable medium operatively coupled to a web browser configured to present content, the browser security module configures the web browser to disable non-ephemeral content transactions with respect to protected content; and
a payment module that verifies satisfaction of a request for compensation in connection with provision of the protected content by way of the web browser.
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Abstract
A limited-use browser and related security system control access to content stored on a server computer linked to a network. The security system secures the content on the server and only permits it to be downloaded to a client computer running the limited-use browser or a general purpose browser executing an add-in security module providing the same functions as the limited-user browser. The limited-use browser or module secures the downloaded content on the client computer and displays it in a “view-only” mode. While the secured content is being displayed, menu selections, key combination, or pointing device commands initiated on the client computer that would modify the content or create a copy of another medium are either disabled as a default or monitored to determine if the action is permitted.
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24 Claims
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1. A computer implemented system, comprising:
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a browser security module stored on a computer readable medium operatively coupled to a web browser configured to present content, the browser security module configures the web browser to disable non-ephemeral content transactions with respect to protected content; and a payment module that verifies satisfaction of a request for compensation in connection with provision of the protected content by way of the web browser. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A network-accessible content server, comprising:
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a communication module that receives a request propagated by a web browser for protected content maintained by the server; a server security module that receives (1) a disablement message propagated by the web browser that indicates one or more non-ephemeral content transaction features are disabled for the web browser, and (2) a payment message that indicates a request for compensation is satisfied; and the communication module transmits the protected content to the web browser. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A method, comprising:
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presenting protected content with a computer-implemented browser application; prohibiting non-transient output functions of the browser application relating to presentation, reproduction, or dissemination of the protected content; presenting a request for remuneration for access or use of the protected content; and confirming the request for remuneration is satisfied. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method, comprising:
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obtaining a solicitation from a browser for retrieval of or access to protected content hosted by at least one network-accessible, computer-implemented data store; receiving a disablement acknowledgment indicating one or more non-transient output functions associated with the browser are disabled; receiving a payment acknowledgment indicating remuneration is confirmed; and propagating the protected content to the browser. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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24. A system, comprising:
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means for configuring a content viewer to disable non-ephemeral presentation or reproduction of protected material; means for validating consideration for access to the protected material; and means for securely providing the protected material to the content viewer.
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