Method and system for managing a license for an add-on software component
US8401973B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/033
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for activating an add-on software component independently of any host application with which the add-on component is compatible are described. Consistent with some embodiments, an add-on manager module can be invoked from any host application that is part of a suite of applications. The add-on manager module displays a list of add-on components that are installed, and compatible with a particular host application. After receiving product activation data (e.g., serial number or product key) for a particular installed add-on component, a license verification operation is performed to validate the product activation data, and activate the add-on component for use with a host application.
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