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SYSTEM, METHOD AND SECURITY DEVICE FOR AUTHORIZING USE OF A SOFTWARE TOOL

  • US 20100058053A1
  • Filed: 08/29/2008
  • Published: 03/04/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A security device, comprising:

  • at least one communication subsystem for enabling communication between the security device and a first external device, wherein the external device has a software tool executable on the first external device;

    a processor coupled to the at least one communication subsystem and configured to control the at least one communication subsystem; and

    memory accessible to the processor and storing a key for authorizing use of the software tool, the memory further storing program instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to execute a security application;

    wherein the security application is configured to process an encrypted request received from the first external device to use the software tool and to generate a signed response to the encrypted request, the signed response being signed using the key and comprising authorization information to enable the first external device to prove authorization to a second external device for use of the software tool by the first external device in relation to the second external device.

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