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Internet-based software license key

  • US 20050144139A1
  • Filed: 12/24/2003
  • Published: 06/30/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/24/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of enabling software to operate with hardware comprising:

  • receiving a license key that has information regarding hardware configuration, software configuration, license key transaction history and license key warranty period;

    determining a software configuration from the license key;

    determining if the software configuration is within the license key warranty period;

    enabling the software with a time stamp based on the hardware configuration and the license warranty period.

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