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Systems and methods for controlling purchasing and/or reauthorization to access content using quick response codes and text messages

  • US 9,693,083 B1
  • Filed: 12/31/2014
  • Issued: 06/27/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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