Method and apparatus for authenticating usage of an application
US7730546B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2141
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for determining a current user by receiving an application-level usage indicator; determining a user identifier by consulting a pre-established set of one or more user profiles according to the application-level usage indicator; and executing the application when the determined user identifier is associated with a user that is entitled to use the application.
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