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System and method for specifying and processing legality expressions

US8543511B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2003
Grant dateSep 24, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2153
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are provided for specifying a legality expression for use in a system for processing the legality expression. The system and method include providing a legality expression language, including at least one of a duty element specifying an obligation that a principal must perform an act, a ban element specifying a prohibition that a principal must not perform an act, an intent element specifying an intention that a principal wants to perform an act, and a claim element specifying an assertion that a principal does perform an act. The system and method further include interpreting by the system a legality expression specified using the legality expression language.

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