Abstract: A computing system is configured to provide access to electronic content. The computing system includes a processor, a data store, an access control system, and a user interface component. The data store is coupled to the processor and is configured to store the electronic content. The access control system control system is configured to selectively allow a requestor to access the electronic content based on a stored metadata setting that is associated with the link. The user interface component is configured to receive a setting change related to a share associated with the link and to persist metadata associated with the setting change.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 28, 2016
Date of Patent:
January 28, 2020
Assignee:
MICROSIFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
Inventors:
Eugene S. Lin, Robert G. Hawking, Hui Huang, Rafael Lopez-Uricoechea, Sean L. G. Livingston