Method for distribution of licenses based on geographical location
US9811644B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/80
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is described for a license provider to distribute licenses for software applications. A license server (102) is operated by the license provider to distribute licenses to user devices (110). At least one local interface device such as an NFC pad (104) is provided at a known geographical location, configured to communicate with the license server, and further configured to communicate with a user device (110) when located less than a predetermined maximum distance from the local interface device. The local interface device is configured to be authenticated to the license server and provides a mechanism for a user device (110) communicating with the local interface device (104) to use the authentication of the local interface device to obtain a license from the license server (102).
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.