Methods circuits apparatuses systems and associated computer executable code for metering software usage
US9727706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0876
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are methods, circuits, apparatuses, systems and associated computer executable code for metering software usage. The usage of a software application instance is detected by assessing a level of user interaction with the software application instance, in order to: classify users based on their usage patterns, determine the license type needed for a variety of user and application combinations, save on excess licensing, and/or facilitate the transition of users between on-premise applications and cloud based applications.
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