Managing entitlements for data processing systems using out of band communication channels
US12143265B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0806
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for managing entitlements for data processing systems are disclosed. A management controller for the data processing system may utilize an out of band communication channel to obtain a list of the entitlements for the data processing system from a management server. The management controller may compare the features included in the list of the entitlements to features included in a list of existing enabled features for the data processing system to obtain a difference. The management controller may modify operation of hardware components of the data processing system to resolve the difference. By doing so, the management controller may monitor entitlements for the data processing system, the entitlements being based on user subscriptions for features of the data processing system.
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