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

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10743048
APP PUB NO 20190182522A1
SERIAL NO

16275935

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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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Patent Owner(s)

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DIRECTV LLC2260 EAST IMPERIAL HWY EL SEGUNDO CA 90245

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Huie, Wesley Riverside, US 2 38
Shum, Johnny Manhattan Beach, US 5 49
Talatinian, Gerard V Foothill Ranch, US 13 256
Yang, Christopher Temple City, US 19 240
Yee, Woei-Shyang Irvine, US 12 123

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