Security-activated production device
US9626487B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for a security-activated production device include but are not limited to obtaining access to an object data file configured to produce one or more objects on the production device; verifying an authorization code associated with the object data file; and controlling operation of the production device to enable or prevent production of the one or more objects pursuant to the authorization code in accordance with one or more predetermined conditions.
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