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Application licensing using sync providers

US9406095B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2015
Grant dateAug 2, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q2220/18
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, system, and computer-readable storage media for licensing an application using sync providers are provided herein. The method includes receiving a request for a license for an application from a client sync provider at a licensing service and receiving information relating to the license from a commerce partner offering the application via a commerce partner sync provider. The method also includes returning the license for the application to a client computing device, receiving information relating to a state of the license from the client sync provider, and adjusting conditions of the license according to the state of the license.

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