System and method for monitoring software
US6799277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/121
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for monitoring, testing, distribution, and use of computer software with associated methods and systems for repeatedly contacting a software user and exchanging information, such as passwords, authorization information, marketing, advertising, or promotional information include associating a list of passwords with each copy or group of copies of computer software which must be entered at predetermined intervals to provide continued use of the software. Software monitoring and network license metering may be providing by storing information relative to software operation on a local computer or server and transferring the information to a remote computer or server at predetermined intervals.
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