Computer hardware insert device for software authorization

Details Computer hardware insert device for software authorization Computer hardware insert device for software authorization

1996-04-18

1997-12-02

Abrams, Neil

Electrical connectors

Contact tap between normally engaged coupling parts

340543, H01R 1366

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056929170

ABSTRACT:
An insert device provides a conductive path between various pins of a host computer's communication port in order to provide a computer program with the capability of determining the presence of the insert device for software copy protection purposes. The insert device is of a shape, size, and character such that a normal mating engagement between a mated connector pair is unaffected.

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