Method of managing software by transmitted data on network
First Claim
1. A method of managing a software by transmitted data on a network between a host computer and one or more personal computers, comprising the steps of:
- connecting a recording medium to said personal computer, said recording medium storing a software which includes a main program, and a time managing program for managing an usable time of said main program;
loading said main program and said time managing program from said recording medium to said personal computer;
requesting a key code from said personal computer via said network to said host computer, said key code making possible for said personal computer to use said main program for said usable time;
receiving said key code at said personal computer via said network from said host computer; and
using said main program at said personal computer in accordance with said key code received for a time duration less than or equal to said usable time managed by said time managing program.
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Abstract
An user buys a software having a product code stored in a CD-ROM. An use-charge of the software is paid. The use-charge is determined by the user in correspondence with an use frequency of the software before the software is used. When the use-charge of the software is paid, the key code management table in a host computer are updated. The user'"'"'s computer is connected with the host computer on a network, then the user gets an usable time and a key code of the software. Thus, the user can use the software within the usable time corresponding with the use-charge. Therefore, the use-charge and a public network fee can be collected reliably.
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4 Claims
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1. A method of managing a software by transmitted data on a network between a host computer and one or more personal computers, comprising the steps of:
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connecting a recording medium to said personal computer, said recording medium storing a software which includes a main program, and a time managing program for managing an usable time of said main program; loading said main program and said time managing program from said recording medium to said personal computer; requesting a key code from said personal computer via said network to said host computer, said key code making possible for said personal computer to use said main program for said usable time; receiving said key code at said personal computer via said network from said host computer; and using said main program at said personal computer in accordance with said key code received for a time duration less than or equal to said usable time managed by said time managing program. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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