Secure offline relocation of portable software licenses
US8484454B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/105
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for the secure offline relocation of portable software licenses. The portable software license has an associated time limit. A license relocation record can be generated including the portable software license and limit information for the time limit for relocation to a second computing device operating in an offline state. The license relocation record is temporarily securely stored on a removable security device attached to a first computing device that is connected to a licensing network. The removable security device can be disconnected from the first computing device and subsequently connected to the second computing device. Provided the time limit is not exceeded, the portable software license can then be installed upon the second computing device. Upon successful installation of the portable software licenses, the license relocation record can be removed from the removable security device.
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