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Software copy protection via protected execution of applications

US8468356B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2008
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/605
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus to provide a tamper-resistant environment for software are described. In some embodiments, procedures for verifying whether a software container is utilizing protected memory and is associated with a specific platform are described. Other embodiments are also described.

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