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Software, systems, and methods for processing digital bearer instruments

US9177338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2006
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are described which enable flexible and secure processing of digital bearer instruments. An architecture is provided that enables provision of an extensible applications framework that flexibly supports a variety of features and functionality supporting title-based rights processing operations. A wide range of methods of defining and assuring rights processing operating environments extend the capabilities of rights processing operating environments in a variety of ways.

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