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Method and system for discouraging unauthorized copying of a computer program

  • US 20030028787A1
  • Filed: 08/06/2001
  • Published: 02/06/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/06/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for determining the authenticity of a computer software product, the computer software product comprising a computer-readable medium and a transponder, the computer-readable medium having stored thereon a copy of a computer program, the method comprising:

  • generating an electromagnetic field to energize the transponder;

    receiving from the transponder a value of an identification number of a copy of the computer program;

    analyzing the identification number value to determine whether the identification number value is valid; and

    allowing or denying the installation of the copy of the computer program based on the analyzing step.

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