Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC (20240296239). ENHANCED SECURITY FEATURES FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO SHARED CONTENT AND PRIVATE CONTENT OF A SHARED DOCUMENT simplified abstract

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ENHANCED SECURITY FEATURES FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO SHARED CONTENT AND PRIVATE CONTENT OF A SHARED DOCUMENT

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Amer Aref Hassan of Kirkland WA (US)

Mahendra D. Sekaran of Sammamish WA (US)

Edward C. Giaimo, Iii of Bellevue WA (US)

ENHANCED SECURITY FEATURES FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO SHARED CONTENT AND PRIVATE CONTENT OF A SHARED DOCUMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240296239 titled 'ENHANCED SECURITY FEATURES FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO SHARED CONTENT AND PRIVATE CONTENT OF A SHARED DOCUMENT

The techniques disclosed in this patent application enhance security features for controlling access to shared and private content in a document.

  • Multiple users can access a common content file, such as a Word document, and add additional private content unique to each user.
  • Private content associated with a particular user is restricted from being shared with any other user.
  • When a user opens a file authored by other users stored in a cloud storage service, they can see the shared common content and their unique private content, but not other users' private content.
    • Potential Applications:**

- Secure document sharing platforms - Collaborative work environments - Cloud storage services

    • Problems Solved:**

- Ensuring privacy of individual users' content in shared documents - Preventing unauthorized access to private information - Simplifying collaboration while maintaining data security

    • Benefits:**

- Enhanced privacy and security for shared documents - Customizable user-specific content in collaborative workspaces - Streamlined collaboration processes

    • Commercial Applications:**

Title: Enhanced Security Document Sharing Platform This technology can be used in secure document management systems for businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies to protect sensitive information while enabling collaboration.

    • Prior Art:**

Prior art related to this technology may include existing document management systems with access control features and collaborative editing tools.

    • Frequently Updated Research:**

Stay updated on advancements in cloud security, document encryption, and access control technologies to enhance the effectiveness of this system.

    • Questions about Document Security:**

1. How does this technology ensure the privacy of individual users' content in shared documents? 2. What are the potential implications of this system for data security in collaborative work environments?


Original Abstract Submitted

the techniques disclosed herein provide enhanced security features for controlling access to shared content and private content of a document. a system can enable multiple users to access a common content file, such as a word document. each user can add additional private content unique to each individual user. private content associated with a particular user is restricted from being shared with any other user. thus, when a first user opens a file authored and/or owned by other users stored in a cloud storage service, the system allows that first user to see the common content that is shared by the other users plus private content that is unique to the first user, but not allow the first user to view other private content provided by the other users.

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