Method for preventing piracy of computer software
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1. ) A method for tracking the installation of illegally pirated software comprising the following steps:
- a) Embedding a Tracking Software in a Host Software;
b) Actuating the Tracking Software when the Host Software is installed on a computer with an internet connection;
c) Using the internet connection to allow the Tracking Software to transmit identification information of the computer to a remote server;
d) Collecting the identification information on the remote server for retrieval and use by a proprietor of the Host Software; and
e) Allowing the Host Software to operate normally.
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Abstract
Computer Software and a method is disclosed for enabling owners of software products to protect the property rights of their software. The system and method utilize a unique system to identify each instance of illegal installation of a specific software product. The system will alert owners of software products being illegally installed and/or executed onto computers.
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1. ) A method for tracking the installation of illegally pirated software comprising the following steps:
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a) Embedding a Tracking Software in a Host Software;
b) Actuating the Tracking Software when the Host Software is installed on a computer with an internet connection;
c) Using the internet connection to allow the Tracking Software to transmit identification information of the computer to a remote server;
d) Collecting the identification information on the remote server for retrieval and use by a proprietor of the Host Software; and
e) Allowing the Host Software to operate normally.
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2. ) Computer Software for tracking the installation of illegally pirated Software comprising:
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a) Host Software; and
b) Tracking Software embedded in the Host Software wherein the Tracking Software is actuated when the Host Software is installed onto a computer with an interact connection and thereby downloads identification information to a remote server by means of the internet connection while allowing the Host Software to operate normally.
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3. ) A system for the collection of identification information for illegally installed computer software comprising;
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a) Host Software; and
b) Tracking Software embedded in the Host Software wherein the Tracking Software is actuated when the Host Software is installed onto a computer with an internet connection and thereby downloads identification information to a remote server by means of the internet connection while allowing the Host Software to operate normally.
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3-1. ) A system for the collection of identification information for illegally installed computer software comprising;
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a) Host Software;
b) Tracking Software embedded in the Host Software wherein the Tracking Software is actuated when the Host Software is installed onto a computer with an internet connection and thereby downloads identification information to a remote server by means of the internet connection while allowing the Host Software to operate normally; and
c) A remote server connected to the internet for collection and retrieval of the identification information.
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