Method and system for determining software license compliance
US8725647B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/10
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a method includes providing one or more selectable criteria that each characterize a respective software license restriction. One or more selections of the one or more selectable criteria are received. A license metric is generated. The license metric corresponds to one or more selections of the one or more selectable criteria. A total number of instances of one or more software products is determined using the generated license metric.
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