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Conditional authorization for security-activated device

  • US 20090164379A1
  • Filed: 10/17/2008
  • Published: 06/25/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/2007
  • Status: Active Application
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1. A method for implementing licensing rights regarding a security-controlled process, comprising:

  • obtaining access to an object data file configured to control implementation of the security-controlled process by enabling or disabling an operational component in accordance with a licensing restriction;

    further obtaining a digital rights management code that provides access protection to the object data file;

    determining that an aspect of the security-controlled process is subject to the licensing restriction applicable to a proprietary aspect of the security-controlled process and/or the operational component and/or an output of the security-controlled process; and

    pursuant to processing the digital rights management code, providing interaction to enable or disable the operational component of the security-controlled process.

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