Patent ID: 9027042
Filing Date: 2015-05-05
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A method of detecting whether a user is using licensed media content at an authorized location, the method comprising: without receiving any initial input or information from a user, interrupting the user's use of or access to licensed media content received through a telecommunications receptive device; informing the user or providing information to a third party to inform the user that the user can resume use of or access to the licensed media content by providing information that verifies the user's identity; receiving information from the user regarding the user's identity; determining at least the approximate location of the user using the IP address, triangulation, GPS location or geotag of the device the user is using in providing the information regarding the user's identity; comparing the at least approximate location of the user with the location where the licensed media content is authorized to be used; and determining whether the licensed media content is being used within an authorized location.