Method for attributing and allocating revenue related to embedded software
US8645941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q40/00
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for attributing revenue for embedded software. The method includes the first step of determining the presence of more than one type of embedded software on a given client site. Then, the process assigns priority based on the length of time each type has resided on the client system and the source of each type, followed by classifying each software type, based on the history of present and predecessor copies of the software. A distribution factor is applied to each software type, based on priority and classification, partner revenue is distributed based on the distribution factor applied to each software type.
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