Systems and methods for controlling purchasing and/or reauthorization to access content using quick response codes and text messages
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1. A mobile device comprising:
- a content module configured to attempt to access content including transmitting a content request signal from the mobile device to a user receiving device;
a control module configured to receive an image of a text message, wherein the text message was displayed on a display connected to a user receiving device prior to the control module receiving the image of the text message, and wherein the text message is based on the content request signal; and
an interface configured to transmit the text message to 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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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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1. A mobile device comprising:
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a content module configured to attempt to access content including transmitting a content request signal from the mobile device to a user receiving device; a control module configured to receive an image of a text message, wherein the text message was displayed on a display connected to a user receiving device prior to the control module receiving the image of the text message, and wherein the text message is based on the content request signal; and an interface configured to transmit the text message to 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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method of operating a mobile device, the method comprising:
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attempting to access content including transmitting a content request signal from the mobile device to a user receiving device; receiving, at the mobile device, an image of a text message, wherein the text message was displayed on a display connected to a user receiving device prior to the mobile device receiving the image of the text message, and wherein the text message is based on the content request signal; and transmitting the text message to 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. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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