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Security-activated operational components

US8752166B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2008
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/10
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Various methods and systems include exemplary implementations for a security-activated operational component. Possible embodiments include but are not limited to obtaining access to an object data file configured to implement various functional operation regarding one or more objects; verifying validity of an authorization code associated with the object data file; and controlling operation of the operational component to enable or prevent its activation pursuant to the authorization code in accordance with one or more predetermined conditions.

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