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Automatic tracking of usage of a software application having different versions

  • US 7,698,419 B2
  • Filed: 04/18/2006
  • Issued: 04/13/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/04/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of using a processor to automatically track software application program usage by one or more users, said method comprising the steps of:

  • a) collecting, using a processor to execute a monitor program, usage data for the software application program having a plurality of versions, said collection taking place on a plurality of electronic devices;

    b) associating a unique identifier with said usage data, the unique identifier being the same for at least two of said plurality of versions;

    c) merging said usage data associated with the unique identifier,wherein said usage data comprises the amount of content used during an execution of said software application program;

    transferring the usage data to a repository,wherein the merging is performed by a merger software program located at the repository; and

    reporting the merged information devoid of version.

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