Symantec Corporation

Radoslav Stanev

Matthew Yeo

The disclosed computer-implemented method for performing operations on restricted mobile computing platforms may include (1) receiving a request to perform an operation on a mobile device, (2) requesting access to a synchronization profile of the mobile device that represents the current state of the mobile device, (3) receiving access to the synchronization profile, and (4) performing the operation on the mobile device by performing an analogous operation on the synchronization profile. In some examples, the operation may require access to a current state of the mobile device, and a mobile computing platform of the mobile device may place a limitation on the ability of third-party software to (a) inspect the current state of the mobile device, (b) modify the current state of the mobile device, and/or (c) execute resource-intensive operations via the mobile device. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Systems and methods for performing operations on restricted mobile computing platforms

The cost control modulecontrols costs associated with automated access to mobile services for processes running on mobile devices. The moduleperforms cost control in a user-friendly manner so the user is affected by the processes as minimally as possible, but the user is also not forced to pay large fees when the processes access certain mobile services. If a program needs to access a mobile data service to complete a function, the moduledetermines what various mobile services are available, and the cost of accessing each service. The moduleprioritizes the services according to cost. The value of granting the program access to the service is weighed against the cost of access and a determination is made regarding whether access should be allowed.

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Culver City, CA, United States of America

Radoslav Stanev