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Control method, system and device

  • US 9,324,108 B2
  • Filed: 01/24/2013
  • Issued: 04/26/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/27/2012
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer-implemented control method for a rented device, comprising:

  • providing identification data to identify the rented device at a server;

    receiving a permission data file for the rented device from the server on the basis of the identification data, and including data representing a set of operating permissions associated with the device;

    validating the permission data file; and

    executing a device specific operation on the basis of the permission data file to control use of a function of the rented device by preventing access to that function, by enabling full access to that function, or by allowing limited access to that function.

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