Boots – shoes – and leggings
Patent
1993-07-12
1995-01-31
Cosimano, Edward R.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
G06F 1520
Patent
active
053863690
ABSTRACT:
An improved software metering system is disclosed. In one embodiment the metering system is in a hardware based "dongle" style meter that plugs into a port of the computer system on which the metered software is running, in software with the metering information being stored on the computer's non-volatile memory or even on a remote location that is attached to the computer system via a network. The disclosed invention utilizes a system of pointers and counter slots in order to prevent the loss of metering information due to non-volatile read/write memory wear out. Also, the invention utilizes a data structure of virtual counters and pointers to be able to keep track of numerous pieces of software with only one meter. The system is also capable of being updated and remotely without compromising meter security with the inclusion of an update code in the data structure. Both methods and apparatus for accomplishing these functions are disclosed.
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Brochure Entitled: MicroSentinelUX.TM. by Rainbow Technolgies.
Cosimano Edward R.
Globetrotter Software Inc.
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