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System for authorizing functionality in adaptable hardware devices

  • US 20030099252A1
  • Filed: 11/28/2001
  • Published: 05/29/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/28/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for authorizing the use of an adaptable device, the method comprising detecting that the adaptable device is adapted to perform a first type of operation at a first point in time;

  • detecting that the adaptable device is adapted to perform a second type of operation at a second point in time; and

    using the detected adaptations to determine whether to authorize the continued use of the device.

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