System and method for specifying and processing legality expressions
US8543511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2035 |
Classification
- 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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