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System for preventing multiple instances of the same dynamic executable module

  • US 6,101,328 A
  • Filed: 12/31/1997
  • Issued: 08/08/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for preventing multiple instances of a dynamic executable module from being loaded on a device, said method comprising:

  • maintaining state information for the device;

    updating said state information upon receipt of a periodic signal from a dynamic executable module loaded on the device; and

    providing an instance of the dynamic executable module to the device if the state information indicates that no other instance of the dynamic executable module is already loaded on the device.

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