Software deactivation based on a deactivation time period
US7900246B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/121
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, an apparatus and a system perform software deactivation based on a deactivation time period. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a communication from a first client machine to deactivate a license of a software product that was previously activated on the first client machine. The method also includes determining a specified time period of deactivation. The method includes deactivating the license of the software product from the first client machine responsive to a determination that the license was previously activated on the first client machine during the specified time period of deactivation.
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