Application licensing using sync providers
US9406095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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