License management method and system
US6915278B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S40/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Improved license management system and method for a convertible floating license for software that permit conversion from one license state to a second license state to permit authorized license use and management thereof while the user and/or client computer is alternately connected and disconnected from a network having a server computer and license management software thereon for managing and controlling the authorized use of licensed software to a multiplicity of computers and/or users.
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