Smart inclusion of technology at time of use
US11586707B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/107
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for modifying the enabled features of a hardware component at the time of use. An apparatus includes a processor and memory that stores code executable by the processor. The code is executable by the processor to obtain a feature of the hardware component that is not enabled and generates an encrypted code associated with the feature of the hardware component to be enabled. The apparatus processes a payment for the cost of enabling the hardware component and enables the feature of the hardware component in response to the association of the payment processed with the encrypted code for the feature of the hardware component.
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