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Restricted access computer system

  • US 5,774,652 A
  • Filed: 09/27/1996
  • Issued: 06/30/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of converting a general purpose computing platform into a limited access computer system that allows a user limited access to at least one application program installed on the general purpose computing platform, the method comprising the steps of:

  • connecting a control hardware device to a communications port of the general purpose computing platform, where the control hardware device comprises means for booting up the general purpose computing platform;

    installing a control software program on the general purpose computing platform;

    altering the general purpose computing platform such that the control software program runs whenever the general purpose software program boots up;

    booting up the general purpose computing platform to form the limited access computer system; and

    establishing a communication link between the control software program and the control hardware device, where the control hardware device re-boots the general purpose computing platform to form the limited access computer system whenever the communication link between the control software program and the control hardware device is disrupted.

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