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Method and system for controlling use of a dynamically linked software library

US7155743B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2002
Grant dateDec 26, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99945
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for authenticating a software library, including inserting an encrypted checksum into a software library, and in response to loading the software library calculating a checksum of the software library, requesting the encrypted checksum from the library, decrypting the encrypted checksum, and checking whether or not the decrypted checksum agrees with the calculated checksum. A system is also described and claimed.

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